--- title: "Behind the Scenes: Tabla Rehearsals and Jam Sessions in Delhi" description: "Get a glimpse of my creative process behind the scenes. From tabla rehearsals to fusion jam sessions in Delhi, discover how I prepare for live concerts and recordings." canonical: https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/behind-the-scenes-rehearsals last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Behind the Scenes: My Rehearsals and Jam Sessions Tribe Verified · Delhi-based artist, AIR-graded musician. By [Divyanshu Kumar](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla) · Recording sessions at studios across Delhi NCR · ₹5,500 Per Song (estimate) Part of [Studio Session Artist](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/divyanshu.tabla/studio-session-artist/gallery) Great music is often born out of informal jam sessions and dedicated rehearsals. Here is a glimpse into how I prepare and find the rhythm before the final performance. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A good musical time. This video shows a rehearsal session with my talented friends Kartikeya Vashist bhaiya on flute and Akshay bhaiya on sitar for an upcoming concert. This is where the real creative work happens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36d44685-014a-4082-a123-d14c5291d5fb) ## About Behind the Scenes & Rehearsals Before I ever step onto a stage, I spend hours in sessions like these with my fellow artists. We sit, tune, and re-tune, not just our instruments, but our connection with each other. It is in these unscripted, raw moments that we actually figure out the flow of the Tala (rhythm cycle) that will make the final concert work. ### The Chemistry of Music People often only see the finished performance under the spotlight, but the real work happens in the hours before. Whether it is a Hindustani classical recital or a fusion jam with my sitar and flute-playing *bhaiyas*, these sessions are where the musical chemistry builds. When we sit down to practice, we are looking for more than just perfect notes. We are looking for the 'conversation' between the instruments. If I am playing the tabla for a vocalist or a sitar player, I have to listen deeply to their phrasing to know exactly when to add a *fill* or hold back to let the melody breathe. ### How I Approach Rehearsals * **Listening First:** I never rush into the *theka* (rhythm). I listen to the mood of the composition first. * **Technical Foundation:** We check tuning against the root key, ensuring the tabla or pakhavaj sits perfectly in the mix. * **Creative Jamming:** This is where we experiment. We might try different *Laggis* (variations) to see what feels right for the climax of the piece. If you are a composer or a fellow musician looking for a collaborator who values this collaborative process, these videos show exactly how I work. It is not just about keeping time; it is about finding the soul of the track together. I am based in Delhi and always open to new creative collaborations, whether it is for a studio recording or preparing for a live concert. ## About Divyanshu Kumar I am Divyanshu. For me, the tabla is not just an instrument, it is my life and my prayer. I love the process of creating music, whether it is a solo classical piece or a fusion jam with my friends. 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