--- title: "Musical Book Tour: Indian Classical Music Workshops for Kids" description: "Discover Indian classical music with ShrotaHouse. Our Musical Book Tour combines storytelling, live instruments, and art for kids. Book a session today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse/on-site-music-workshops-events/musical-book-tour-stories-art-music last_updated: 2025-09-01 --- # Musical Book Tour: Indian Classical Music for Kids Tribe Verified · 11+ successful stops across Bengaluru and Chennai. By [ShrotaHouse](https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse) · On-site service across Bengaluru · ₹12K per session (up to 15 kids) (estimate) Part of [On-site Music Workshops & Events](https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse/on-site-music-workshops-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/shrotahouse/on-site-music-workshops-events/gallery) We turn Indian classical music into a playground for kids. Through storytelling, live performances, and our 'Color & Learn' activity book, we make the world of ragas and rhythms touchable and fun. ## Photos and videos - ![A vibrant session from our 10th Musical Book Tour stop, featuring musician Pranav Rao. The room is filled with energy as children and parents engage with the music of the sitar and surbahar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52f26dcf-5494-4bfe-a81f-b8b419f9847f) - ![A packed house at our first-ever outstation Musical Book Tour in Chennai. Children and parents listen intently to a live violin performance, completely absorbed in the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5bf7825-8f39-4d45-bce0-b9e1d22a9435) - ![A musician gives young children an up-close look at his instrument. These intimate interactions are what make our Musical Book Tour so special and memorable for our little Shrotas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14cd5188-8017-4cb8-9cd4-101674cc714b) - ![A look back at our very first Musical Book Tour event. This is where it all began, creating a unique space for families to explore Indian classical music together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d916b1b2-fe99-461f-8b87-71ab4620c7b7) - ![So much happiness in one photo! Children and parents proudly hold up their "Color & Learn with Little Bajo" activity books after a fun-filled session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3cab09fe-5ea6-48f6-9b99-6b5f6db39926) - ![Our custom photo frame is always a hit! A group of excited kids and our team capture a fun moment during our Musical Book Tour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7a7438c-9fec-4f4e-b83a-0fb2c4dac8ae) - ![Another happy group from our Musical Book Tour. These events are all about creating a community of curious learners and music lovers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0da34947-50c9-498a-9f7d-31082d712655) - [Video: A snapshot of the happy faces and proud moments from our 8th Musical Book Tour stop at Prayag Montessori in Jayanagar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/373a8053-83fc-44c6-872c-bed6c1c19cce) - ![A senior musician, Vid. Anupama Bhagwat ji, shares a sweet moment with one of our youngest participants, showing him our activity book. Music truly is for all ages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ca48844-8b0d-47aa-8b93-6e3cd620ea8d) - ![A young girl proudly holds up her copy of "Color & Learn with Little Bajo". Our book is designed to be a fun and engaging gateway to the world of Indian musical instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4d15b39-ce17-43bb-8873-938cb71d7647) - ![Behind the scenes with our founder Madhumita and some of our young Shrotas. These playful moments are just as important as the structured learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ac616ca-d715-4528-9e6c-1cefc58a82f3) - ![Children get a hands-on opportunity to feel the tabla and harmonium. Our book tour is an immersive experience that goes beyond just listening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08879157-0f58-4039-a56c-36adfb92b494) - ![A collage of happy families receiving their copies of our activity book. It's always a joy to see the excitement on their faces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b18a562-9382-4587-b5ba-e44ecfe2a011) - ![Our fun photobooth frame capturing the energy and excitement of our Musical Book Tour at Reader's Den in JP Nagar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84851d20-d0dd-4266-9a13-ad364fab786a) - ![A wonderful group photo from our 7th book tour stop. Each event brings together a unique community of families eager to explore music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ad8cb3b-f1d7-41e4-82c5-ccad506f365c) - ![More happy faces from our event at Reader's Den. Our book tour is about creating a shared experience for the entire family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0140bbfe-3012-4be4-b66f-385469b05557) - ![A young artist completely focused on a craft activity during our book tour. We integrate art to make the learning experience multi-sensory and even more engaging.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce1f124b-19c8-4c5d-b4cb-a45966f629fd) - ![We love it when parents join the conversation, sharing their own musical knowledge with the children. Our events are a space for collaborative learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef98f350-9199-476a-a4fc-797c062c7406) - ![Co-founders Madhumita and Dr. Karthik presenting our "Color & Learn" book to the children. It's a proud moment for us at every event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ff44821-2509-4017-b180-88a9f10b5175) - ![A young girl gets her first lesson on how to hold a violin bow. These hands-on interactions spark a child's interest and demystify the instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86690967-dc30-4c04-84eb-a29d339b703f) - ![The pure joy on a child's face as she is introduced to our "Color & Learn with Little Bajo" book. This is why we do what we do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c958c16f-a931-443c-ab58-b5a5ec34f0d6) - ![A group of children engaged in a coloring activity from our book, while a live tabla performance happens right beside them. This is multi-sensory learning at its best.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83802481-4e57-4b28-8595-1474c8af0813) - [Video: A collage of memorable moments from our 5th Musical Book Tour stop in Whitefield, showcasing the music, learning, and fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88975119-267a-4979-939e-36eacc6d2c51) - ![A happy family poses with our photo frame. The Musical Book Tour is a perfect weekend activity for moms, dads, and tiny tots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f4d9af2-324a-4335-84e2-e03579334022) - ![Children sit mesmerized by a live sitar and tabla performance. We create an environment where kids can be fully present and engaged with the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5072934-ea46-4f14-83ad-ecffa025889d) - ![Our co-founder, Dr. Karthik, explains the basics of the tabla to a group of curious children. We make learning about rhythm and beats fun and accessible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d56c8239-c301-41f6-9ab3-41554170da4d) - ![A group photo capturing the wonderful community of families that joined us for our book tour at Reader's Den.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9840941c-f9f0-4fe8-96a0-533d0cac80e9) - ![Another fun moment with our photo frame, capturing the spirit of our community at the Garden of Samskaras in Whitefield.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71691b1d-0bd9-44ca-bc8f-c7fad2faca8e) - ![A young boy is completely engrossed in our "Color & Learn with Little Bajo" book, discovering the world of Indian instruments page by page.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a643aef-6523-4307-aaf9-682196f1c6c0) - ![A live performance during our book tour, where children get to experience the powerful sound of the sitar and tabla in an intimate setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f35d6f5c-8e8f-4a04-a408-f7282045291e) - ![A participant, engrossed in our "Color & Learn" book, showing that our events are a cozy musical hub for all ages, from the curious amateur to the connoisseur.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2b2a8c6-0268-414e-82e5-5b2d6705605f) - ![A fantastic group photo from our Musical Book Tour event in Whitefield, celebrating the magic of bringing families and musicians together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e01ba36-916a-404b-a526-50c9acac5f7e) - [Video: An event poster for our Musical Book Tour, detailing the unique activities in store: kids' activities, an expert concert, meeting the book creator, and more.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2044ead-2b23-4a02-a7ae-7d94d21388b1) - ![A happy group photo from our Musical Book Tour stop with Vid. Dr. Nishanth Chandran. The smiles say it all!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6c4141b-3549-4c03-9c81-385f587de637) - ![The energy and learning are palpable in this group photo from our event at Pops of Pastel. Each tour stop is a unique celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d654e26-8f62-458d-affb-a9696ce93f56) - ![A tiny tot receives her copy of the "Color & Learn" book. It's never too early to start the journey into the world of music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/546546c3-1a08-4852-a723-3b227cb2abdb) - ![A young student gets a chance to play the violin, guided by a teacher. Our book tour provides invaluable hands-on experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b49a107-8155-4197-9902-e651d13997a2) - ![A group of children listening intently during a book tour session in Chennai. Our goal is to create lifelong listeners (Shrotas) of Indian classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0f5ea52-6785-42e9-bf3a-758735560718) - ![A beautiful, candid moment of children celebrating with a young musician after a performance. It's all about connection and inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10e97c63-45f5-454e-b27b-24a9b865395c) - ![A group photo marking our 11th Musical Book Tour stop in Chennai. It was a magical experience and a huge milestone for our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3d19d05-8748-4d2e-bf23-cab62953f59f) - ![A young boy interacts with a musician playing the Mridangam. Our sessions are designed to be interactive and break the barrier between the artist and the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/560e8124-53de-4d0c-99c0-81157bfbc42c) ## About Musical Book Tour: Stories, Art & Music In every 75-minute session, we trade stiff lectures for stories and real interaction. You don’t just watch; your child gets to handle instruments like the Sitar or Tabla under safe supervision, and everyone takes home their own 'Color & Learn' activity kit to keep the musical curiosity alive at home. ### More than just a music class We believe Indian classical music shouldn't be confined to a concert hall. Our Musical Book Tour is designed to be an adventure for children aged 3 to 8, where we use the 'Little Bajo' character to guide kids through the magic of ragas and swaras. ### What happens at a stop? Each session follows a casual, interactive structure: * **Live Performance:** A professional instrumentalist (violin, flute, or tabla) plays live, letting kids hear the nuances up close. * **Hands-on Interaction:** We set up a traditional 'Baithak' seating arrangement on the floor, making it feel less like a school and more like a gathering of friends. * **Creative Play:** We pair the music with our 'Color & Learn' worksheets and DIY clay modeling activities, ensuring that the learning is tactile and visual. ### Why this approach works By combining storytelling, art, and direct instrument exposure, we remove the intimidation factor often associated with Shastriya Sangeet. Children don't just learn to identify instruments; they learn to associate them with joy, laughter, and bonding time with their parents. Whether you are a school looking for a unique workshop or a group of parents organizing a private session, our goal is to leave every child with a sense of wonder and a keepsake to remember the day. ## About ShrotaHouse I’m Madhumita, and for me, ShrotaHouse is about bringing the music I grew up with into your living room. We’re not teaching rigid theory here; we’re creating a space where your little one can giggle at a rhythm game, touch a Sitar, and fall in love with Indian sounds, just like I did. 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