Senior Advisor for Taiko Education and Performing Arts

Erwin Oudshoorn serves as the Senior Advisor for Taiko Education and Performing Arts within the Dutch Taiko Heritage Foundation. With over 30 years of experience in taiko performance, Erwin has been a leading force in the development of taiko in the Netherlands.

He advises the foundation’s artistic direction, helping ensure that every project—whether pedagogical or performative—remains grounded in authenticity, quality, and meaningful engagement. His presence bridges tradition and innovation, and he plays a vital role in advancing taiko as a powerful, expressive, and educational art form.