UTAIKO Arts Foundation is a Japanese taiko drumming school and events center in Manti offering beginner-friendly summer workshops and 8-week courses for youth ages 9 and up (ages 7–13 with an accompanying adult). It also hosts the annual Utah Taiko Experience, a multi-day gathering of taiko drummers with free public events. It is a community music-arts program rather than a conventional day camp.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact UTAIKO Arts Foundation directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★bette duncanRazz is an excellent teacher, the TAICO community are full of devoted, talented, loving people. Ive been so impressed with everyone ive had the pleasure of rubbing shoulders with on this journey. There is a love for this artform, that is transcendent and extremely fulfilling. Razz has the ability to share his excitement like no other instructor ive ever experienced. Hes very kind and patient, in his teaching. I would highly recommend his lessons for anyone interested in learning music that's not mainstream, and will be one of the future names in vibrational drumming . His price for the lessons are very reasonable. The sky is the limit with TAICO, and the progress youd like to make...Its beautiful to behold, and the community feeling and sheer entertainment is unsurpassed.
★★★★★Steven ZollingerMy wife and I joined Utah Taiko soon after we attended an awesome taiko demonstration that was held at Snow College. We have loved every minute of our time with them! Learning taiko is incredibly fun and engaging, and the amazing taiko community that Razz has created cannot be beat. Come join us! It is the best!
★★★★★Staci TurnerAmazing experience. The instructor, Razz, is so encouraging and passionate about taiko. He makes it approachable. Even though I had never played any kind of drum before, and was sooo scared, I jumped in and am SO HAPPY I did. And it's RIGHT HERE! This amazing opportunity is right here! Do yourself a favor...take a taiko course from Razz. Five stars.
★★★★★Niki CovingtonI LOVE UTAIKO! My son (9yrs) and I have loved our time with Razz-sensei. The musical aspect, community aspect, the cultural aspect, the teacher and the group members all deserve five stars. It is a fantastic family activity. I can’t recommend him more!!
★★★★★Jill ColbyAs an adult, learning TAIKO is the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s so much fun!!! I love the friends I have made and Razz is an incredible instructor. Can’t say it loud enough- I love Utah Taiko.