--- title: "Hands-On Indian Instrument Workshops for Kids in Bengaluru" description: "Introduce your child to Indian classical music with hands-on workshops in Bengaluru. Let them play the sitar, tabla, and jaltarang in a joyful, family-friendly space." canonical: https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse/indian-classical-music-classes-for-children/wonderful-vaadya-hands-on-instrument-workshops last_updated: 2025-09-01 --- # Hands-On Indian Instrument Workshops for Children Tribe Verified · Hands-on musical workshops across Bengaluru By [ShrotaHouse](https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse) · Online, at JP Nagar studio and across Bengaluru · ₹750 Per Child (+ 1 Adult included) (estimate) Part of [Indian Classical Music Classes for Children](https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse/indian-classical-music-classes-for-children). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse/indian-classical-music-classes-for-children/gallery) Bring your child to explore the magic of Indian classical music. In our Wonderful Vaadya workshops, they don't just listen—they touch, feel, and play real instruments like the tabla, sitar, and jaltarang. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Focus, awe, and expertise. Our workshops bring children face-to-face with master musicians and their instruments, like the mridangam, for an unforgettable learning experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff93845c-9f3d-4167-9d86-ca4d812ba480) - ![A proud moment for our Jaltarang camp graduates. This unique kid-parent workshop was a week of lively, energetic learning, culminating in this happy group photo with their certificates.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e59799b1-03d3-48b4-9077-d9acceba41ad) - ![Our Jaltarang camp is a wonderful bonding activity. Here, fathers and sons learn to create music together, exploring the unique sounds of the water-filled bowls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0c6efe8-cf32-450e-b0ca-d005ab634309) - ![The intense curiosity of our little Shrotas as they gather around musician Pranav Rao to learn about the surbahar, a bass sitar. These moments of discovery are truly priceless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14cd5188-8017-4cb8-9cd4-101674cc714b) - ![A young girl gets her first lesson on the violin. Our workshops provide a safe and encouraging space for children to try new instruments with guidance from our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86690967-dc30-4c04-84eb-a29d339b703f) - ![Children and parents trying their hand at the Jaltarang. This ancient instrument, which uses ceramic bowls filled with water, offers a magical way to learn about musical notes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96696b44-e918-4b96-90e8-4c4da32dbb76) - ![More happy faces from our Jaltarang camp. We love seeing children and their parents completely absorbed in the process of making music together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b6eacbb-268f-4a34-81f7-0307a3dc1c6f) - ![A participant at our Jaltarang camp, focused and ready to play. The camp is designed for all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect family activity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39ce7fe7-9fa6-4564-9b98-4d621bbf5086) - ![Mothers and their little ones exploring the Jaltarang. Our workshops are designed to be inclusive for the whole family, no matter how young.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16b2d427-4a3f-41ea-9992-75cc71e4af62) - ![Two young boys, dressed in their festive best, taking their turn at the Jaltarang during our special musical camp.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b0f8df7-2858-4675-97e8-20718c93d2bc) - ![A mother and daughter duo at our Jaltarang camp. It's wonderful to see musical skills and curiosity being shared across generations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22fa77ca-cc0a-497d-800e-7a8b91e68e2b) - [Video: Amazing vibes from our Musical Book Tour. This video captures the energy as children get to touch and explore the sitar, creating happy moments and lasting memories.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7240495-497e-4102-b830-c1721f764d29) - ![A student gets a hands-on lesson on the mridangam. Our interactive sessions allow children to truly connect with the instruments they are learning about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/560e8124-53de-4d0c-99c0-81157bfbc42c) - ![A wide view of our Musical Book Tour event, where children are gathered for a live sitar performance and an interactive session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52f26dcf-5494-4bfe-a81f-b8b419f9847f) - ![Renowned sitar artist Vidushi Anupama Bhagwat ji shares a moment with one of our youngest Shrotas, looking at our 'Color & Learn' book together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ca48844-8b0d-47aa-8b93-6e3cd620ea8d) - ![Children eagerly gather around to try playing the tabla and harmonium. This hands-on exploration is a key part of our Musical Book Tour events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08879157-0f58-4039-a56c-36adfb92b494) - ![Parents and children learning together. Our workshops are as much for the parents as they are for the kids, creating a shared family experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef98f350-9199-476a-a4fc-797c062c7406) - ![Listen, learn, and express. While listening to live tabla music, children engage with our 'Color & Learn' activity book, connecting sound with visual creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83802481-4e57-4b28-8595-1474c8af0813) - ![A live performance of sitar and tabla captivates an audience of young children, proving that classical music can be deeply engaging for all ages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5072934-ea46-4f14-83ad-ecffa025889d) - ![A master musician demonstrates the tabla to a curious and attentive group of children during our Musical Book Tour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d56c8239-c301-41f6-9ab3-41554170da4d) - ![A group of children completely engrossed in a live performance of the bulbul tarang, also known as the Indian banjo. We love introducing kids to a wide variety of instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f35d6f5c-8e8f-4a04-a408-f7282045291e) ## About Wonderful Vaadya: Hands-On Instrument Workshops In our workshops, we trade chairs for floor-seating to keep the experience grounded. This creates a relaxed space where your child isn't just watching—they are actively touching, holding, and playing instruments like the mridangam or jaltarang. It’s about letting them experience the vibration of the strings and the texture of the instruments firsthand, effectively removing the intimidation factor often associated with classical music learning. We believe that for children, understanding music starts with physical connection. In our 'Wonderful Vaadya' sessions, the goal is simple: to make Indian classical music feel like a playground rather than a syllabus. By rotating professional instruments like the bansuri, sitar, and ghatam, we invite children to explore sound through movement and experimentation. ### Why Tactile Learning Matters Most music education focuses on theory, but we prioritize the sensory experience. Whether it is feeling the bass of a tabla or the cooling water of a jaltarang, these tangible interactions create an immediate, joyous bond between the child and the instrument. We keep the groups small to ensure every child gets enough time to hold and play the equipment under the guidance of our patient instructors. ### A Family Affair We encourage parents to join in. Music is a language, and learning it together turns the workshop into a shared family milestone. You will find that our floor-seating format encourages a communal 'Shrotagan' atmosphere where laughter and curiosity are more important than hitting every note perfectly. If you are in JP Nagar or looking for sessions across Bengaluru, our workshops are designed to be an inclusive introduction for kids aged 3 to 8, though we believe anyone with a curious heart will find something to love here. ## About ShrotaHouse I'm Madhumita, and for me, Indian classical music is home. I started ShrotaHouse to share that feeling with the next generation. We are building a family—a Shrotagan—where curiosity is the only curriculum and music is just the beginning of a beautiful journey together. 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