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title: "Tabla Performances by Surjeet Singh – Authentic Punjab Gharana Music Education - mytribe"
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# Surjeet Singh

I am a tabla artist and teacher specializing in the Punjab Gharana style. With deep reverence for my lineage, I perform and teach traditional and rare compositions passed down from my Guru.

## Services

### [Live Tabla Performances](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/live-tabla-performances)

Travels across India for live performances

Typically ₹10-40K per performance (estimate)

- [Video: A traditional Chakradar in Teentaal, a composition of my Dada Guru, Ustad Allarakha Khan Sahab. Playing on this rooftop, with the city stretching out below, felt like sending the timeless rhythms of the Punjab Gharana out into the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/556b1c95-760b-49f3-8bf2-3bbf851c98bb)
- [Video: A moment of pure joy from the Virasat Sangeet Mahotsav. Performing a jugalbandi with a sitar player is like a conversation where we complete each other's sentences through music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eeabc8f8-3b1d-4ee4-99a1-89446b19ebc7)
- [Video: A blessed haazri at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. For me, playing Gurbani Kirtan is not a performance but a prayer. The rhythm of the tabla connects me to the divine, and I feel humbled to be a part of this sacred tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ccbae2c-1e87-4a4f-b4f6-6aa4581289b1)
- [Video: The energy on stage during a live concert is everything. Here, I am presenting a beautiful composition from my Guru, feeling the rhythm and the blessings of the audience with every beat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfc984c5-c2dd-4bf8-a79a-d518a4ae31ce)
- ![I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award. I dedicate this to my parents and my Guru, Ustad Joginder Singh Ji. It is their blessings and your support that make this journey possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d75afbd-aa96-46f0-884c-21e3d7b2b65e)
- ![Performing at the 'Malhar & the Sea' festival in Goa with some incredibly talented musicians. This is a glimpse of a live fusion performance where classical Indian sounds meet contemporary arrangements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4d82121-0fe2-42e3-aa49-e53eacd67c17)
- [Video: Surrounded by nature, I tried a humble presentation of a traditional Qaida in Jhaptaal. There is a unique peace in playing outdoors, where the taal of the tabla feels connected to the rhythm of the earth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e09a0da-7dc8-4ee0-ba5e-2988232f97a0)
- ![A candid moment captured during the 'Barish Season 2' concert. The connection with the audience and fellow artists on stage is a feeling I cherish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74aba0ca-be50-4cf6-b1d3-5e1f3460acd9)

### [Studio Recording & Session Work](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/studio-recording-session-work)

Travels to studios across Mumbai and Delhi NCR

Typically ₹3-10K per studio session (estimate)

- [Video: Here is a glimpse of me in the studio, completely focused on getting the right take. For me, every recording session is an honest attempt, an "ek koshish", to bring an authentic and traditional vibe to your music. I work closely with producers to find the perfect tabla groove for each project.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05c451b3-712f-4c40-b074-19da36711794)
- [Video: On stage at the NMACC, performing a tabla solo as part of a beautiful ensemble. There is a special energy in live performances, connecting with the audience and fellow musicians. This is a short clip from that memorable evening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b98dce1-3861-4ef8-9b97-6fd9914a91f3)
- ![Ready for a music video shoot in a Mumbai studio. I am comfortable in front of the camera and enjoy the process of bringing music to life visually. Whether it's a classical piece or a fusion track, I bring my best tablas and my full dedication to the set.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84374505-aba9-424e-99cb-8d77b6810197)
- [Video: A moment of riyaz, exploring a traditional gatt composition in Teental. This is the foundation of my art, a practice rooted in the teachings of my Gurus and the Punjab Gharana. It is this daily dedication that I bring to every recording and performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1093af27-5f1a-4283-a31a-55c408c53590)
- ![With my talented band, a group of wonderful musicians from Punjab and Mumbai. We are all here to create music that touches the soul. Collaboration is key, and I am blessed to share the stage with such kind and gifted artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cd6c7e3-3cb6-4411-b04a-f98c52664f11)
- ![A truly humbling moment, receiving the Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award. I am filled with gratitude for my parents, my Guru Ustad Joginder Singh Ji, and everyone who has supported my musical journey. All credit goes to their blessings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d75afbd-aa96-46f0-884c-21e3d7b2b65e)
- [Video: Playing a traditional Qaida in Jhaptaal, surrounded by nature. Sometimes, taking the music outdoors brings a different kind of peace and inspiration. The rhythm of the tabla feels connected to the rhythm of the world around us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e09a0da-7dc8-4ee0-ba5e-2988232f97a0)
- ![With my Ustad ji, my teacher. On Guru Purnima, I offer my deepest respects. Everything I know and play is a reflection of his grace and teachings. This connection to my Parampara, or tradition, is the most important part of my life as a musician.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7eeed054-eb06-46dd-b422-73b6b475dc49)

### [Tabla Lessons](https://mytribe.in/surjeetsinghofficial_/tabla-lessons)

In-person classes in Mumbai and Delhi NCR

Typically ₹600-1,800 per hour (estimate)

- [Video: This is the heart of my music, a traditional Chakradar in Teentaal from the Punjab Gharana, composed by the great Ustad Allarakha Khan Sahab. Playing with the city skyline behind me was a special experience, connecting the ancient rhythms with the pulse of modern life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/556b1c95-760b-49f3-8bf2-3bbf851c98bb)
- [Video: There is a unique energy when playing for an audience. Here, I am presenting a beautiful composition of my Guru, a Chakradar, during a live concert. The connection with the listeners is a blessing, and I am always grateful for these moments of shared musical hazri.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfc984c5-c2dd-4bf8-a79a-d518a4ae31ce)
- ![I am humbled and honored to have received the Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award. This recognition is not just for me, but for my Gurus, my parents, and the timeless tradition of the Punjab gharana that I represent.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a412569e-75f8-49cd-af41-01035220915e)
- [Video: The language of tabla is spoken not just with the hands, but with the voice. In my lessons, I teach students how to recite the bols, as I am doing here for a composition in Roopak Taal. This practice is key to internalizing the rhythm before you play it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ecfcb0d-970c-456e-b5cb-093c6fdf50da)
- ![This is me with my Ustadji, Joginder Singh Ji. The Guru-shishya parampara is the foundation of my learning and my teaching. Every lesson I share is a continuation of the knowledge and blessings he has so generously given me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7eeed054-eb06-46dd-b422-73b6b475dc49)
- [Video: Clarity and power in every stroke are hallmarks of the Punjab Gharana style. This video gives a close look at the hand techniques and finger movements required to produce the distinct bols of our tradition. We will work on these details from the very first class.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07a79552-dc9a-440b-bb0f-3280b2e76964)
- [Video: The beauty of Indian classical music lies in its vast ocean of rhythmic cycles. Here, I am playing a traditional Qaida in Jhaptaal, a 10-beat cycle, surrounded by nature. It’s a reminder that rhythm is everywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e09a0da-7dc8-4ee0-ba5e-2988232f97a0)
- [Video: My Guruji composed this special Qaida in Teentaal, drawing inspiration from the powerful Pakhawaj drum. In my advanced classes, we explore such unique compositions that blend different classical influences while staying rooted in the Punjab gharana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/448a8f65-9bae-4797-b56e-e732a0b115f6)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Main Surjeet Singh, tabla bajata hoon, zindagi bas sur aur taal hai. Jo kuch seekha, sab Guruji Joginder Singh Ji se. Guru-Shishya Parampara hi asli music ka jaan hai, bina uske sab feeka. Stage ho ya Gurdwara Bangla Sahib ki hazri, music mein sukoon milta hai. Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award mila, par main abhi bhi ek student hi hoon. Sab kuch uparwale ka diya, dil se shukriya.

### My work

- **Tabla Performances & Teaching**: I play tabla for classical concerts, solo recitals, spiritual Gurbani Kirtan, and teach sincere students.
- **Punjab Gharana Style**: My playing is rooted in Punjab Gharana tabla, powerful but graceful, with traditional Qaida and Gatt.
- **Rare Guruji Compositions**: I present rare Guruji compositions, mixing Pakhawaj Ang and complex cycles like Teentaal or Roopak.
- **Concerts & Collaboration**: Based in Mumbai-Delhi, I travel for concerts, playing at NMACC, Shanmukhananda, and with many musicians.