Live Tabla Performance
Available across United States
I play live tabla for concerts, house recitals, and spiritual events, offering solo, accompaniment, and jugalbandi sessions across India and online.
Pricing Guide
Private Baithak & Solo Recital
Core Performance
- Solo Repertoire: Full traditional classical recital featuring Teentaal, Rupak, or Jhaptaal cycles with Purab Gharana specialities (Kaydas, Relas).
- Duration: 75 to 90 minutes of performance time.
- Interactive Session: Post-performance Q&A explaining composition nuances and instrument history.
Artist & Equipment
- Instrument Setup: Professional-grade Tabla set (Dayan & Bayan) with high-resonance skins tuned for acoustic or mic'd settings.
- Sound Check: Arrival 45 minutes prior for precise tuning with a professional hammer and sound balancing.
- Attire: Traditional Indian formal wear (Kurta-Pajama/Jacket).
Coordination
- Lehra Accompaniment: Coordination for a Lehra artist (Harmonium or Sarangi) required for the solo recital.
Wedding & Corporate Feature
Event Customization
- Performance Format: Tailored set list ranging from high-energy Percussion Duets (Jugalbandi) to meditative Bhajans or Abhangs.
- Crowd Engagement: Repertoire selected to engage non-classical audiences with faster tempos (Drut Laya) and recognizable rhythms.
- Visual Appeal: Premium designer ethnic wear to match the grandeur of weddings or corporate galas.
Logistics & Flexibility
- Buffer Time: Accommodates schedule delays common in weddings and large festivals.
- Audio Coordination: Direct sync with venue sound engineers to ensure the Tabla cuts through the mix in large halls.
- Travel: Includes travel costs within Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Professional Concert Accompaniment
Performance Scope
- Adaptive Support: Rhythmic accompaniment tailored to the main artist's genre (Khayal, Thumri, Natyasangeet, or Instrumental).
- Versatility: Experience backing Sitar, Sarod, Harmonium, or Vocals in Hindustani or Jugalbandi styles.
- Improvisation: Solo interludes (Laggis or Tihais) provided during the performance where appropriate.
Pre-Event Logistics
- Rehearsal: One dedicated session (up to 2 hours) with the main artist to sync scales and compositions.
- Sound Check: Detailed mic placement check ensuring perfect balance between 'Sur' and 'Taal'.
Stage Standards
- Etiquette: Strict adherence to traditional stage hierarchy and conduct.
- Tuning Precision: Continuous subtle tuning during the act to match the vocalist's pitch.
About Live Tabla Performance
Where Tabla Feels Like Home
I’m a tabla artist from Mumbai, and for me, playing tabla is more than just music. It’s my meditation, my way to feel connected with something bigger. I’ve been lucky to learn from my gurus and share the stage with some incredible musicians, including my own Aai (mother), Vidushi Shalmalee Joshi.
What I Offer
- You’ll find me at all sorts of events – from a tiny baithak (house concert tabla recital) to a big stage show. I love both.
- I do tabla solo performances, where I play traditional stuff like Kayda, Rela, Chakradhar, and explore taals. Usually, I add a lehra or nagma as a simple melody in the background.
- My accompaniment game is strong. Whether it’s khayal, bhajan, or thumri, I tune in to what the main artist needs – tabla accompaniment for vocalists and instrumentalists alike.
- There’s something fun about jugalbandi. I often join other percussionists for a tabla jugalbandi live session, and yeah, it gets intense!
More Than Just Classical
My base is Indian classical percussion show, but I mix in improvisation and sometimes just go with the vibe of the moment. I also play devotional tabla performance for religious or spiritual gatherings.
Where to Catch Me
Mumbai is home, but I travel across India and abroad. House concerts, temples, auditoriums, or even virtual gigs – sab chalta hai (everything works).
Meet your Expert
Tejovrush Joshi
40 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, I’m Tejovrush from Mumbai. Tabla is my world, my peace, my way to connect with something bigger. Born into a musical family, with Aai singing beautifully and Baba always cheering me on, I got lucky. Sharing the stage with my Aai? Pure joy! My gurus and seniors have shaped me, and every concert is a celebration. I travel, I learn, I play cricket sometimes— but it’s always the bols and rhythms calling me back. The magic’s in the journey.
My Work
Tabla for Live Performances - I play traditional tabla solo, support Hindustani vocalists, and perform percussion duets at concerts, festivals, and private baithaks.
Accompaniment Philosophy - For me, sangat is key. I listen and respond to the artist’s emotions, making each performance a true musical conversation.
Experience & Recognition - Played at Prithvi Theatre, Nehru Centre, toured UK, and received the Pandit Shantaram Chigri Avartan Yuva Puraskar. Every stage is an honor.