There’s nothing quiet about this mindful experience!
Discover how mindfulness can be applied to learning while playing taiko drums.
Taiko drumming is perfect for learning about culture, music, performance art, and mindfulness. What’s more, taiko drumming is a team experience that requires focused attention, cooperation and self-discipline — all key elements of the art form and essential life skills. Every person’s part matters to the whole group’s success.
This workshop is hands-on, interactive, composed of teamwork, and focused on mindfulness. No experience required.
Activities, games, and self-reflection support the learning process in playful, and meaningful ways. Connections to real-world applications are emphasized.
Where: Rhythm Industry (map — FREE Parking)
When: Thursday April 9, 2026; 5 PM — 6:30 PM
Presented by Holly Cluff from Mindful Matters and brought to you by the Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) at the University of Arizona and by the Tucson Regional Educator Collaborative (TREC).
Holly Cluff (Mindful Matters LLC) has played taiko since 2009 and taught mindfulness since 2017. S he created TaikoMIND, a framework blending Japanese ensemble drumming, mindfulness skills, and cultural literacy. A certified teacher with the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults and 35+ years of classroom experience, Holly leads interactive workshops that energize, connect, and inspire mindful learning.
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Mindful Matters.
- Contact Name: Holly Cluff
- Phone No: 520-955-1604
- Email Address: holly@beingmindfulmatters.org