Group Classes
Rutherford
New Jersey
School: Kulture Kool
Address: 225 Highland Cross, Rutherford, NJ 07070
Schedule: Friday evenings
Information: info@kulturekool.com / (201) 933-6651
Manhattan (Times Square)
New York
School: Chhandayan
Address: 4 West 43rd Street, Suite 616, New York, NY 10036
Schedule: Thursday 6-7pm
Information: classes@tabla.org
1-on-1 Lessons
Lessons are scheduled according to the mutual convenience of instructor & student.
School: Chhandayan
Address: 4 West 43rd Street, Suite 616, New York, NY 10036
Schedule: Thursday 7-9pm
$55 per 1-hr lesson; minimum age 10
Manhattan (Times Square)
New York
Nutley
New Jersey
51 Union Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
Schedule: Weekdays (flexible)
$50 per 1-hr lesson; minimum age 10
Virtual Lessons
Schedule: Weekdays (flexible)
Students must have at least 6-months of prior lessons/experience
$50 per 1-hr lesson; minimum age 10
1-on-1 vocal/singing Lessons
Instructor: Sanghamitra Chatterjee
Nutley
New Jersey
51 Union Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
Information: sanghamitra@tabla.org / (347) 262 1236
Both group classes and private (one-on-one) sessions are offered to students of all ages.
FAQ
What will I learn?
The different parts of the Tabla, description of strokes etc.
Basic strokes & exercises & language of Tabla
Compositions with increasing complexity
Taal-s / Tala-s : structure, playing, reciting
History & theory of Tabla and North Indian music
The technical & aesthetic concepts required for improvisation.
Basic-to-advanced accompaniment (playing to chanting, prayer, non-devotional music & eventually classical & semi-classical music).
And much more (students' personal goals are always taken into consideration).
Will I need to purchase my own Tabla Set?
Yes, each student must have their own drums when they come for the first lesson. Additionally, they will need to bring to each lesson a binder, pen/pencil & (if they choose) recording device.
How do group classes work?
Group classes are generally 3-5 in size with each student receiving individual attention. Students are given material and exercises based on their own level, skill & progress. They are not expected to keep pace with others or follow a uniform curriculum. This is how Indian music is traditionally taught; with the intention of developing concentration and focus, as well as motivating (by giving students a glimpse of what lies ahead).
What if a registration period has started, and I have missed classes, should I still join/start?
Yes absolutely; classes are grouped into 'sessions' for convenience of advanced payment and registration. There is no fixed schedule for the curriculum taught, and any student of any level can join anytime.
What if I miss a group class I've already paid for?
If the student is unable to attend a class, there is no refund, creditor make-up option. If the instructor has to cancel a class due to any reason, he will try to reschedule the class or offer an option for a make-up class. If a student is unable to commit to the rescheduled class, he or she will be credited for it.