A focused one-to-one Tabla course in Rishikesh — feel the pulse of Indian rhythm through hand-drum training that connects body, breath, and time.
The tabla is the heartbeat of Indian classical music — two small drums that speak a language of infinite rhythm, called bols. In our course you learn to sit properly, tune the drum, produce a clean sound, and slowly weave patterns (kaidas, relas, tukdas) into full compositions.
Four beautiful reasons this practice will change your life.
Playing tabla trains the mind to stay in the present moment — every stroke is a small meditation on time and breath.
Both hands play different patterns simultaneously, strengthening memory, coordination, and neural connections.
Understand taals like Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Rupak and Ektaal — the foundation of all Hindustani music, kirtan, and bhajan.
The steady tabla pulse calms the nervous system, lowers anxiety, and leaves you feeling grounded after every session.
Real, daily benefits reported by our students.
Select 1-hour or 2-hour classes as per your practice goals.
9:30 – 10:30
11:00 – 12:00
12:30 – 1:30
2:00 – 3:00
4:00 – 5:00
5:30 – 6:30
Short intro, foundation, skill-building, or intensive training.
First taste of rhythm — sit, touch the drum, learn the basic strokes Na, Tin, Dha, Ge.
Learn Teentaal and simple kaidas with clean sound and steady tempo.
Expand into Jhaptaal, Rupak, faster kaidas, and small tukdas & tihais.
Master multiple taals, accompaniment for vocals, and solo playing with confidence.
Correct sitting, hand position, and the ten basic bols. Slow, clear Teentaal cycles.
Kaidas, palta variations, tihais, and steady practice at medium tempo.
Full compositions, advanced improvisation, and live accompaniment with singers or instruments.
With this sacred mantra, we align mind and heart with positive vibration — the right atmosphere for learning music.
Founder and lead teacher at Naad Music School, Rishikesh — years of Naad-based training in the Indian classical tradition.
Naad Music School provides music courses only. Accommodation is not provided by the school.
Kindly book your own hotel, guest house, or ashram stay nearby. Many comfortable and affordable options are available around Laxman Jhula.
We are located near the sacred Ganga at Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh — easy to reach by air, train, or road.
Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, India.
Choose 7, 10, 15, or 30 sessions and contact us for availability.