--- title: "Online Tabla Lessons from a Renowned Tabla Guru - mytribe" description: "Start your journey with Online Tabla Lessons from a true master. We offer certified tabla classes for beginners to advanced students in the authentic Delhi Gharana style. Learn the art of Indian percussion from anywhere in the world. Enrol now!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/online-tabla-lessons last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Online Tabla Lessons in Delhi Ncr By [Sangeetika School of Music](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music) · We teach online tabla classes focused on authentic Delhi Gharana techniques, using the Guru-Shishya tradition for all ages and levels, wherever you are. ## Locations Online classes available globally Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### 1-on-1 Trial & Skill Assessment 60-minute live session to evaluate rhythmic aptitude and introduce basic Delhi Gharana alphabets. Typically ₹499-699 per session (60 mins) (estimate) #### Session Breakdown * **Duration:** 45 to 60 minutes live 1-on-1 video interaction. * **Aptitude Test:** Evaluation of natural rhythm sense (Lay) and hand coordination. * **Instrument Check:** Remote verification of Tabla tuning (Dayan and Bayan). #### Technical Basics * **Fundamentals:** Introduction to basic alphabets (Ta, Na, Ghe, Tirkit) with Delhi Gharana fingering. * **Posture:** Correction of spine and shoulder alignment for effective practice. #### Deliverables * **Roadmap:** Assessment of skill level (Beginner/Intermediate) to plan future training. * **Notes:** Digital charts of the basic 'Kayeda' shared after class. ### Monthly Small Group Cohort 4 weekly classes in a batch of 3-5 students covering the Prayag Sangeet Samiti syllabus. Typically ₹2,200-3,000 per month (4 classes) (estimate) #### Batch Details * **Frequency:** 4 classes per month (1 class per week). * **Cohort Size:** Small group of 3 to 5 students to allow individual checks. * **Schedule:** Fixed time slots (Evening/Weekend) on IST. #### Syllabus Coverage * **Curriculum:** Aligned with Prayag Sangeet Samiti for 1st and 2nd-year certification. * **Technique:** Focus on 'Kinar' and 'Syahi' sound production. * **Theory:** Includes 10-15 minutes of Tabla Science and oral recitation (Padhant). #### Study Support * **Materials:** Digital copies of handwritten compositions and notations. * **Review:** Midweek feedback on short practice videos sent by the student. ### Premium 1-on-1 Private Mentorship Exclusive weekly private sessions with Pt. Keshab Kanti Chowdhury focusing on advanced micro-corrections. Typically ₹4,800-6,500 per month (4 classes) (estimate) #### One-on-One Focus * **Format:** 4 private live video sessions (60 minutes each). * **Technique Correction:** Micro-correction of finger placement (Nikash) for pure sound extraction. * **Pacing:** Custom speed based entirely on student progress, independent of batch schedules. #### Advanced Training * **Repertoire:** Instruction on complex rhythmic cycles like Rudrataal (11 beats) or Triveni Taal (19 beats). * **Accompaniment:** Training on supporting Vocal or Instrumental music (Laggis, Tihai placement). * **Performance:** Specific preparation for stage performances or competitions. #### Scheduling * **Flexibility:** Timings tailored to the student (suitable for working professionals). * **Support:** Direct access to the instructor for doubt clearing between sessions. ## About Online Tabla Lessons ### Why I Teach Tabla Online Music is sadhana for me - a way to connect, not just perform. What I offer is more than just online Indian classical percussion lessons. I pass on what my Guru, Ustad Chhamma Khan, gave me - the soul of the Delhi Gharana. ### What Makes My Lessons Different - Everything centres around the purity of Delhi Gharana tabla techniques. You won't find shortcuts here, only real, deep learning. - I teach through Guru-Shishya online teaching, so even if we’re miles apart, I stay involved in your progress. Expect honest feedback, sometimes strict, but always personal. ### What You’ll Learn - Start with the basics - bols, the tabla alphabet. Simple, direct, and practical. - Dive into playing Kinar and Syahi for that signature Delhi sound. - Build your skills in tabla rhythm cycles training, with Kayeda, Palta, Rela, and Gat. - For those who want more - I teach the math of taals, and rare solo performance techniques. - I also show you how to accompany singers, instrumentalists, dancers. ### Who Joins Us From kids in Dhaka to adults in Berlin, our remote tabla certification courses have drawn a global family. Age, background, or location don’t matter. Sangeet kono seemana manena (music knows no borders). ### Beyond Music Tabla is meditation. Students share that it brings calm, focus, and emotional strength. It’s not always easy, but growth never is. ## Highlights Browse through Sangeetika School of Music's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/online-tabla-lessons/featured) - [Video: The soul of the Delhi Gharana lies in its unique sound, produced by mastering the "Kinar" (edge) and "Syahi" (center black portion) of the tabla. In this demonstration, I explain how this fundamental technique makes our style so melodious and distinct. This is a core part of what you will learn in my online tabla lessons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a708dce-34ab-4e51-966f-13fb388a5393) - [Video: The Guru-Shishya tradition knows no borders. It fills me with pride to see my senior disciples from Tanzania, Russia, and India paying tribute through their music. This video is a testament to our global family and the deep connection we build through online learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3f2cb76-7349-402a-936b-e098d37aa425) - [Video: Here is a glimpse of a "Taal Vadya Kutcheri," a collaborative percussion ensemble performance, at the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav. As a professional artist, I bring decades of stage experience to my teaching, ensuring you learn not just to play, but to perform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ddd7f04a-a26a-4e36-80c6-2307d12050c8) - [Video: Music is a legacy passed down through generations. Here, my granddaughter and disciple, Sayesha, plays a "Tukra" and "Paran" in Teentaal. It shows that with the right guidance, even the youngest learners can grasp complex compositions of Indian classical percussion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f7c750f-6c44-4edc-9450-1b88a74427e4) - ![My live online masterclasses are designed for tabla aspirants worldwide. This poster details the topics for our sessions on CA TV and World Tabla Council, covering everything from basic syllables, or bols, to advanced rhythmic analysis and skill-building exercises.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/872f6b43-370a-4009-b597-b7b3ea0c35d7) - ![For me, tabla is a form of meditation, a "Sadhana." The disciplined practice of its rhythms brings a unique sense of calm and focus. Many students find that learning this instrument enhances their emotional well-being and provides a powerful way to manage stress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82b6f2e0-209a-44e4-a359-463377f54827) - ![I am incredibly proud to see my disciples achieve recognition on international platforms. This is an announcement for my student, Master Atharv Tandon, who was featured in a live performance for the Canada Day Festival, representing the Delhi Gharana tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee3f59f0-99f4-452a-98a7-684a4c87a751) ### [The Guru's Repertoire: Performances & Demonstrations](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/online-tabla-lessons/the-guru-s-repertoire-performances-demonstrations) - [Video: This is a short clip of a "Rela," a fast-paced composition, set to Teentaal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. This piece showcases the speed, clarity, and finger techniques that are hallmarks of the Delhi Gharana tabla style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15d40dad-e382-4bae-805f-863e953050cc) - [Video: As a devotion to Lord Shiva, I am presenting a composition in Rudrataal, a rhythmic cycle of 11 beats. This demonstrates how tabla can be used not just for performance, but also for spiritual expression and meditation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/476bdca7-2f7e-4865-be7c-be53b19e554d) - [Video: The originality of the Delhi Gharana is evident in how we play specific bols like "Tita" and "Ta" within a Kayeda. This video provides a closer look at the fingerwork and tonal quality that students learn to master in my classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab6eea33-b490-434f-8b33-8d7f0e90e8c3) - [Video: On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, I presented this "Rela" composition in Jhaptaal, a 10-beat cycle. This is an example of how we adapt the traditional Delhi Gharana style to different taals and cultural contexts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52871459-ce6c-453f-aa0f-b7c286c995b4) - [Video: This is another perspective on the Rudrataal composition, showing the hand movements and focus required to play this 11-beat cycle. Learning such rare taals is part of the advanced training I offer to dedicated students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95f61ad2-f4a1-46a1-8c43-52cbc56e0a9f) ### [Student Showcase: The Next Generation](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/online-tabla-lessons/student-showcase-the-next-generation) - [Video: Shri Divyanshu Pant is a frontline disciple who trained with me in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Here he presents compositions in Teentaal, demonstrating the skills he developed for numerous cultural programs and concerts organized by the High Commission of India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/839c7b7c-e7e3-441d-9e29-d95a62aa77e1) - [Video: Here is my youngest disciple, Sayesha, performing a "Rela" in Teentaal. Her performance shows the incredible potential of young learners and the effectiveness of our traditional teaching methods, even for complex and fast-paced compositions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8bc15932-ecb5-411b-a7f5-7caf72b98854) - [Video: A "Kayeda" is a fundamental theme-and-variation composition in tabla. In this video, baby artist Sayesha practices a Kayeda in Teentaal, building the foundation of improvisation and rhythmic development that is central to solo tabla performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/857acac8-733f-4e05-83e5-ce25141b0a52) - [Video: This is another clip of Sayesha presenting thrilling "Tukras" in Teentaal. A tukra is a short, fixed composition, and mastering it at a young age shows a strong grasp of rhythm and structure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d176d87-166b-4183-a021-5c65c9f9845e) - ![Sangeetika Music Society is committed to nurturing young talent from an early stage. This is an announcement for a special solo recital by my youngest disciple, Sayesha, presented live on the eve of Christmas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1676d3e-924c-4cd8-9842-10c559361390) ### [Join Our Global Classroom](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music/online-tabla-lessons/join-our-global-classroom) - ![Did you know a child can learn the alphabet of tabla in just a few minutes? This graphic shows the ten basic bols, or syllables, that form the foundation of all tabla playing. My teaching method focuses on imparting this traditional art without compromising on quality or purity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b531320-4a84-4f80-9b0c-d4f2beae9364) - ![This poster was for an introductory Facebook Live session for aspiring tabla learners. In these sessions, I introduce the origin of the tabla, the different Gharanas or schools, and the nuances of solo and accompaniment techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6172863d-4eb3-456b-bfa3-e2c51f99ed77) - ![Children are our future, and it is our duty to nurture their talents. This Children's Day greeting features some of my young students, who are the heart of our Sangeetika Music Society and the next generation of artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5f9105d-00a9-4aa4-9ba4-89fd1a6a0e24) - ![We celebrate all the daughters of our Sangeetika Music Society. It is a joy to see students like my granddaughter Sayesha embrace this art form with such passion and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd88e375-260e-4a2c-8fad-4c3bcba1bdc2) ## Meet your expert [Sangeetika School of Music](https://mytribe.in/sangeetika.school.of.music) ### My story Namaskar, we are Sangeetika School of Music. My tabla journey started with my guruji, Ustad Chhamma Khan, Delhi Gharana. Ishwar ki kripa hai (God’s grace), I’ve played from Russia to China, teaching what I learnt. In 2005, we started Sangeetika to pass on this legacy. Now, our students—some from Russia, Tanzania, some my own family—feel like one big family. Every child’s different, so we help them find their own beat. ### My work - **Our Services**: We offer online tabla classes, Indian classical music coaching, percussion lessons and certified courses with Prayag Sangeet Samiti. - **Delhi Gharana Tabla**: We teach the unique techniques and style of Delhi Gharana, keeping its original Nikash alive in every lesson. - **Guru-Shishya Tradition**: Classes are more than lessons—it's the old-school way, passing knowledge with devotion, wherever you are. - **For All, Worldwide**: From kids to pros, anyone can join our global community. Bachchon ko sikhana mera passion hai (Teaching kids is my passion). - **Tabla as Sadhana**: We see tabla as meditation. 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