Tabla & Pakhavaj Instruction

Available across Delhi

I teach tabla and pakhavaj from basics to advanced, covering solo, accompaniment, and practical skills in one-on-one or group classes for all levels.

Divyanshu Kumar

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Pricing Guide

ESTIMATES

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Small Group Monthly Batch

Schedule & Format

Frequency: 8 sessions per month (scheduled twice a week).
Duration: 60 to 75 minutes per session.
Class Size: Restricted to 3 to 6 students to ensure individual correction.

Group Modules

Collective Recitation: Group practice of Taals (Teentaal, Ektaal) using hand gestures (Taali/Khali).
Ensemble Playing: Training to play in sync with the group to improve listening skills.
Music Theory: Lessons on the grammar of Indian Classical Music including Laya, Matra, and Vibhag.

Student Perks

Lehra Practice: Accompaniment practice with a melodic loop to simulate concert conditions.
Events: Opportunities to participate in student recitals and annual institute functions.

Private 1-on-1 Training

Session Details

Duration: 60 minutes of undivided instruction.
Format: Available as Face-to-Face (at Delhi studio) or Online video call.
Instrument Choice: Specialized training for Tabla (Dayan & Bayan) or Pakhavaj (Strokes & Paran).

Curriculum & Technique

Customized Syllabus: Covers everything from basic Nikas (hand placement) to advanced Ajrada or Delhi Gharana compositions.
Oral Tradition: Training in live Padhant (reciting rhythms) before playing.
Sangat Coaching: Techniques for accompanying vocalists or instrumentalists.

Practical Support

Instrument Maintenance: Assistance with tuning and pitch correction.
Practice Aids: Permission to record sessions or receive voice notes of Bols for home practice.
Certification: Guidance for Gandharva or Prayag Sangeet Samiti exams if required.

About Tabla & Pakhavaj Instruction

Why I Teach

Music is at the centre of my life. Tabla and pakhavaj aren't just instruments for me - they're how I connect with something bigger. My father and guru, Shri Naveen Kumar, shaped everything I know. I follow the Guru-Shishya Parampara (teacher-disciple tradition), and I try to keep that spirit alive in every lesson. What I know is all Gurukripa (guru's blessing), and I don't pretend to know everything. We're learning together, always.

What We Learn

We start at the basics: how to get the right sound (bols), how to feel the taal (rhythm cycles like Teentaal, Ektaal, Chautaal).
I cover both tabla and pakhavaj, so you can choose or even try both.
You'll learn classical compositions (Kaida, Rela) and get into tabla solo techniques, not just the theory but how to actually present a solo.
If you want to accompany vocalists, instrumentalists, or Kathak dancers, I share the real tricks of accompaniment skills for classical music.

Who Can Join

Absolute beginners, self-taught folks, or advanced students - sabka swagat hai (everyone is welcome). If you love music and want to grow, that's enough.

How We Practice

Private one-on-one lessons for those who want focus.
Group classes and workshops for those who thrive in a team vibe.
Main cheez hai riyaaz (the main thing is practice). I show the way, but your daily riyaaz is what makes you a musician.

Shukriya for reading. Music ka safar (the journey) is waiting - bas shuru karo (just start).

Meet your Expert

Divyanshu Kumar

21 connects in last 3 months

My Story

Namaste dosto! Main Divyanshu hoon. Music hi mera sab kuch hai - tabla aur pakhavaj ki taal mein hi meri zindagi hai. Varanasi ki Ganga par pehli baar bajaya tha, boat hil rahi thi, par Shiv ji ka ashirwad tha - bas bajata gaya. All India Radio ki grading, ya Faculty of Music mein padhana, sab ek blessing hai. Guru ki kripa hai, aur aap sabka pyaar bhi. Shukriya, dil se.