Session Percussionist for Recordings
Available across Mumbai
I record tabla, dholak, and other Indian percussion for your tracks, giving you studio-ready grooves for any genre and collaborating as needed.
Pricing Guide
Single Instrument Recording (Tabla or Dholak)
Performance Scope
- Instrument: Recording of one primary percussion instrument per track.
- Option A (Tabla Set): Dayan and Bayan pairing, suitable for Classical, Ghazal, or soft Bhajan tracks.
- Option B (Dholak): Suitable for Folk, upbeat Bollywood, Punjabi, or high-energy Devotional tracks.
- Duration: Up to 3 hours of session time, covers setup and multiple takes.
- Composition: Creation of standard rhythm patches (Thekas) and simple fillers to match the melody.
Logistics & Delivery
- Location: Artist travels to a recording studio of your choice within Delhi/NCR (studio rental not included) or records remotely from home setup.
- Output: High-resolution raw WAV stems (Unmixed/Dry).
- Revisions: Includes 1 round of minor correction for rhythm variation or tempo adjustment.
Full Fusion Rhythm Arrangement
Arrangement Scope
- Layering: Recording of a full rhythm section by layering multiple instruments.
- Instruments: Includes Tabla for technical depth, Dholak for bass groove, and percussion fillers (Darbuka, Hand Cymbals, Shakers).
- Composition: Custom creation of a unique fusion rhythm structure including Tihais, complex breaks, and bridges.
Session Details
- Duration: Up to 6 hours of session time for dubbing multiple layers.
- Process:
- Layer 1: Base Rhythm (Theka)
- Layer 2: Fillers and Pickups (Laggi/Ladi)
- Layer 3: Accent Percussion (Fusion elements)
Logistics & Delivery
- Location: Service available at a professional studio within Delhi/NCR (studio booking fees are client responsibility).
- Output: Individual multitrack stems for every instrument layer to ensure full mixing control.
About Session Percussionist for Recordings
Who I Am
Main ek kalaakaar hoon (I'm an artist) and they call me the 'Tabla Beat Breaker'. For me, music starts with groove - if you want raw energy and soul in your track, that's my thing. I bring authentic Indian percussion to any recording, from bhajans to Bollywood.
What I Do
I record professional percussion tracks for producers, composers, and bands. My studio setup is built for crisp, seamless takes that fit right into your project. I travel to top studios, work with sound engineers, and collaborate with bands - not stuck in one place, because music is everywhere.
My Percussion Palette
- Tabla recording for fusion tracks: From classical to high-tempo fusion and Bollywood, tabla is my main instrument.
- Dholak rhythm for Punjabi music: Earthy, energetic, perfect for folk, Sufi, or pop.
- Other percussion: Darbuka, hand drums, and whatever your vibe needs. If you want something specific, just ask.
Genres I Play
- Bollywood percussion studio session (item numbers, romantic, whatever fits)
- Devotional (bhajans, qawwali)
- Sufi, mehfil, Punjabi folk & pop
- Indian classical, fusion, contemporary
How I Work
Each session is a new koshish (fresh effort). Sometimes, I work solo, sometimes with my Papa ji and bhaiya - music is best made together. I love collaborating, listening, and finding that magic take.
Mausiki mein asli mazaa collaboration mein hai (the real joy of music is in collaboration).
Meet your Expert
Atul Rohtagi
136 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Om sai ram! Music runs in my veins, thanks to Papa ji—my guru, my everything. Recording with him, performing with my band Saaz-e-Mehfil, or just jamming with friends, that’s my life. I always say, 'Zindagi mein aap jaise pita ho to usey bhagya kehte hain!' (If you have a father like you in life, it's called fortune!) Teaching at Rythem Home Music Academy and seeing students find their groove is pure joy. Wherever I go, my tabla goes—Udaipur, Dubai, doesn’t matter. Happiness is rhythm.
My Work
Tabla Classes & Group Lessons - I teach tabla to all levels at Rythem Home Music Academy. Group tabla lessons feel like family time.
Fusion & Bollywood Tabla Performances - Love mixing classical teentaal with Bollywood tabla covers, Sufi qawwali, and devotional bhajan performances.
Live Shows & Band Gigs - Catch me with Saaz-e-Mehfil or other artists, doing live tabla band shows. The crowd’s energy is unbeatable.
Studio Recordings - Available for studio work on tabla and dholak, always hunting for new patterns and sounds.