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5 June 2023
“Mooi hoe zo'n groep individuen in één week tijd tot geweldige hoogte kan komen. Ik heb genoten van iedere seconde.”
Angelique
A full week of Japanese drumming in the mountains near Valencia.
7 days · Valencia · Small groupA full week of Japanese drumming in the mountains near Valencia. The mountain is your playground and the drums want your attention! For a week you deepen your understanding and train key techniques. Discover what your body can do and build, together with the group, a sound you can't yet imagine! We give direction; you do the work. Play and get stuck in! Then cool down, eat, and pick up again tomorrow.
The experience
A week of Japanese drumming in the mountains of Valencia. You work on technique, movement, sound and ensemble playing, with exercises that fit your level. Sometimes the notes are simple, precisely so you can discover what is happening in your playing. You play a lot, you get guidance and you do the work yourself. Afterwards there is time for good food, a dip in the pool and rest at our off-grid glamping in the middle of the wild nature. The VTE team takes care of everything around your stay. TAIKO. ALL IN.
Erwin Oudshoorn
Taiko Instructor
Teaching the craft. Practising it every day.
Erwin learned the taiko craft from players of KODŌ and stood with Circle Percussion on stages all over the world. Now he shares his experience in the mountains of Valencia. He teaches on taikos and uses equally clarifying and funny metaphors. He looks at your playing, at the person behind the player and at what the group needs. Japanese drumming is a craft. Playing freely is the goal. You get the directions… the work you do yourself!
Participant voices
The instruments
Drums for the mountain
Sun, rain, wind, sand and dust: in Valencia you get it all, often in abundance. Over time, original wooden taiko with natural skins can struggle with those conditions. In the Netherlands we have a studio full of Asano drums, but especially for VTE, Erwin built robust, weather-resistant taiko. They sound fantastic and easily withstand the elements you can expect in the mountains. So we do not have to carry them around all day. A welcome benefit: more time to play. Alongside the taiko, there is an extensive collection of narimono instruments, including chappa, atarigane, singing bowls, crotales and Chau gongs.
What's included
Everything taken care of.
You just bring yourself.
7-day intensive taiko training
Personal technical attention
Stay and meals
Airport transfers
Pool and terraces
One all-in price: €1.065
Flights to Valencia are not included.
Accommodation
You stay off-grid, right in the middle of nature. You sleep on a good bed and there are excellent sanitary facilities. We take care of bed linen and towels. There is a kitchen inside and outside, where we can cook and eat together. After drumming, the pool, a hammock, a sun lounger or one of the terraces is waiting. Not having to do anything for a while is part of it too.
The week, day by day
A clear rhythm to the week.
Seven days with a strong shape — enough structure to feel held, enough space to breathe and surprise yourself.
Day 1
Arrival & welcome
Airport transfer. Welcome drink. The week starts straight away with taiko. Relaxing.
Days 2–6
6 to 7 hours of Taiko training, siesta, relaxing
6 to 7 hours of Taiko training spread across the day. Communal meals. Spanish siesta. Free time.
Day 7
Closing & departure
Breakfast. Closing the week together. Lunch. Departure to the airport.
Available weeks
Step into the rhythm. Reserve your spot.
Each week runs with a small group of 8 to 12 participants. Spots are held while requests are reviewed.
No upcoming weeks are open right now. Check back soon — new dates are added regularly.
Who it's for
If any of this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
No previous Taiko or drumming experience is required. The week is designed for beginners and mixed levels — what matters is that you show up.
- People looking for a unique experience in Spain
- People interested in rhythm, music, movement, Japan, or Taiko
- People who want something deeper than a normal holiday
- Solo travellers looking for a meaningful group experience
- Friends or couples looking for something unforgettable
- Beginners — no drumming experience required
FAQ
Common questions.
No. The experience is designed for beginners and mixed levels.
Yes. Many participants come alone and become part of the group during the week.
Accommodation, meals, airport transfer from Valencia, and the full 7-day Taiko program.
No. Participants arrange and pay for their own flights to Valencia.
Each week runs with a small group of 8–12 participants.
Select an available week and send a booking request. Your place is reserved after confirmation.
You receive a confirmation and practical information about arrival, packing, schedule, and the remaining payment.
If a week does not reach the minimum number of participants, we will contact you with options — either moving to another week or a full refund. Either way, you are not at risk.
“I didn't expect this level of depth. The combination of rhythm, group energy and the setting created something very real. It stayed with me long after the experience ended.”Experience it yourself
Curious what rhythm
can open in you?
Join a small group in Valencia for an experience that combines Taiko, movement, presence and human connection.