Tabla & Dholak Lessons
I teach tabla and dholak from basics to Bollywood and bhajans, with group or solo lessons at my music academy.
Pricing Guide
Small Group Batches (Bollywood & Devotional)
Class Structure
- Frequency: 2 sessions per week (8 sessions per month).
- Duration: 60 minutes per session.
- Batch Size: Small group cohort (5 to 8 students) seated in a circle for communal rhythm building.
Curriculum Focus
- Rhythm Basics: Practical application of Keherwa and Dadra (4/8 beat cycles).
- Commercial Covers: Play-along training for trending Bollywood tracks and Punjabi Pop.
- Devotional: Specific training for Bhajans, Aartis, and Jagran-style Dholak.
Studio Experience
- Setup: Traditional floor seating (Baithak style) at Rythem Home residential studio.
- Equipment: Access to classroom instruments for trial and Bluetooth backing tracks for jam sessions.
- Exposure: Opportunities to feature in student showcase videos for social media content.
Private 1-on-1 Mentorship
Personalized Format
- Attention: 100% private attention from the instructor.
- Duration: 60 minutes of intensive training.
- Scheduling: Priority slot booking based on mutual convenience rather than fixed batch timings.
Advanced Curriculum
- Technique: Micro-correction of finger placement (Nikaas) and hand weight distribution.
- Theory: In-depth breakdown of complex Taals (Teentaal, Rupak), Tihais, and Chakradhars.
- Event Prep: Specialization in wedding grooves, Sangeet beats, and 'Thap' techniques for specific events.
Performance Coaching
- Stage Skills: Guidance on body language and energy management for live performances.
- Fusion: Techniques for blending classical percussion with Western drum kits or electronic music.
About Tabla & Dholak Lessons
I live for rhythm. Everything I do is soaked in music, thanks to my Papa ji and all the gurus who taught me to treat every beat with respect. My classes aren’t stiff or boring - we honour the roots but also jam to whatever tunes are buzzing in our heads.
How We Learn
- I teach both tabla and dholak, so you can get the whole experience.
- We start basic - learn all the main bols, theka, and get your hands comfy with cycles like Teentaal.
- Once you’re rolling, we jump into Bollywood song tabla tutorials, Punjabi beats, even qawwali and Coke Studio vibes.
- If you’re into bhajans or want to play for poojas, I’ve got dholak rhythms for bhajans lined up too.
Class Formats
- Group jam sessions are my favourite - the energy when everyone hits the beat together, it’s special.
- If you want one-on-one attention, I do solo lessons, whether you’re just starting or want to level up your skills.
The Space
Classes happen at my Rythem Home Music Academy. It’s a chill, positive place - no negative vibes, just music, chai, and good company. Yahan dosti bhi music wali hoti hai (here, even friendships are musical).
If you’re ready for a mix of discipline and fun, and want to learn tabla or dholak the real way, come join me.
Meet your Expert
Atul Rohtagi
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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.
