Tribe Verified· 16 years of preserving classical traditions

Tabla Training and Hindustani Classical Music

bySangeet SadhanaIn-person classes at Koramangala SchoolStarts from₹3,100 per monthView full gallery

We preserve the traditional Guru-Shishya parampara in the heart of Koramangala. Explore our scholarly approach to rhythm, from foundational tabla lessons to the disciplined practice of daily riyaz.

This is a look inside our tabla classroom where students are engaged in group riyaaz under the guidance of Guru Shri Ashwin M P. Here, they are practicing a 'gat' composition, focusing on synchronizing their 'bols' and maintaining a steady 'laya' or tempo, a fundamental aspect of our rhythm training.

We present a moment from our 'Baithak Series' where our student Anushri performs a devotional bhajan. This showcases the culmination of dedicated practice, where the tabla provides rhythmic support not just as a percussion instrument, but as a complementary voice to the vocal performance.

Our Guru, Shri Ashwin M P, provides an introduction to the nuanced world of 'taal'. In this video, he explains the structural differences between Sultaal and Chautaal, demonstrating the 'bols' and 'matras' of each. This reflects our educational approach to Hindustani shastriya sangeet.

True musical growth happens in the quiet hours of 'riyaaz'. This video captures a candid practice session where our tabla guru, Shri Ashwiniji, accompanies a senior vocal student, guiding him through complex rhythmic cycles and pushing him to refine his performance.

To master the tabla, one must first understand the language of 'taal'. This chart outlines the fundamental elements of rhythm in Hindustani classical music, including concepts like 'laya' (tempo), 'maatra' (beat), 'sam' (the first beat), and 'khali' (the empty beat).

Here, our younger students present a 'vilambit bandish' in Raag Brindavani Sarang, accompanied by live tabla. This demonstrates how we introduce students to the art of accompaniment early in their journey, teaching them to synchronize with a vocalist and maintain the rhythmic structure of a composition.

We believe in showcasing the art form on stage. This is from a musical evening where our Guru Shri Ashwin MP performed, demonstrating his mastery of 'layakari' on the tabla. Our students are inspired by seeing their guru as a practicing and performing artist.

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We conduct all training in our Koramangala studio using traditional Baithak floor seating to replicate the authentic environment of a classical performance. With batch sizes strictly limited to 4-8 students, you receive consistent guidance from Guru Shri Ashwin M P on every bol, laya, and matra, ensuring that the theoretical structure of your taal remains precise from your very first session.

16 years of preserving classical traditions — Approved by the tribe

Sangeet Sadhana

In-person classes at Koramangala SchoolStarts from ₹3,100 per month

We are a community of students and teachers dedicated to the old-school path of Hindustani shastriya sangeet. Under the guidance of Guru Shri Ashwin M P, we preserve the Guru-Shishya parampara, treating music not as a skill to be acquired but as a spiritual practice to be lived.