Learn Tabla from Beginner to Advanced – Hindustani Classical Music

Àpd 21.07 C$ /h

Hello, I am Abir, a professional Tabla teacher from India. I have completed my graduation in Tabla from Visva-Bharati University (Sangeet Bhavana) was found by Rabindranath Tagore.
I have over 15 years of training and 7+ years of teaching experience. I teach students from beginner to advanced level with a simple and practical method.
In this class, you will learn:
Basic bols (Dha, Dhin, Na)
Important taals (Teentaal, Keherwa)
Hand technique and clarity
Rhythm development
My goal is to make learning Tabla easy, enjoyable, and effective.

Informations supplémentaires

Classes will be conducted online via Zoom/Google Meet. Students should have a Tabla and a stable internet connection.

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Présentation

Hello, my name is Abir. I am a professional Tabla teacher from India with over 15 years of learning experience and 7 years of teaching experience in Hindustani Classical Music.
I have completed my Bachelor of Performing Arts (Tabla) from Visva Bharati University (Sangeet Bhavana), a prestigious institution founded by Rabindranath Tagore.
I specialize in teaching Tabla to students of all levels, including beginners and international learners. My teaching method is simple, structured, and focused on building strong fundamentals, rhythm clarity, and correct hand technique.
In my classes, students learn basic to advanced Tabla techniques, taal system, bols clarity, and performance skills. I always adapt my teaching style according to the student’s level and goals.
I am patient, friendly, and passionate about teaching. I especially enjoy teaching international students and sharing Indian classical music with the world.
I can communicate in English, Hindi, Bengali, and basic Japanese (JLPT N5).

Education

Visva Bharati University (Sangeet Bhavana), India.....................
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Tabla)
CGPA: 7.02 / 10.
Grade: A+.
Year of Graduation: 2025.

Expérience / Qualifications

7+ years experience as a Tabla teacher.
Trained in Hindustani Classical Music for 15+ years.
Teaching beginner to advanced students.
Special focus on bols clarity, taal, and rhythm.

Age

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

japonais

hindi

bengali

Compétences

Percussions

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Online Tabla Lessons | Indian Classical Rhythm for Beginners to Advanced

23.88 C$ /h

I offer professional online Tabla lessons for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced.
With over 15 years of learning and 7 years of teaching experience in Hindustani Classical Music, I focus on building strong fundamentals, rhythm clarity, and proper hand technique.
In my classes, you will learn: • Basic to advanced Tabla techniques
• Taal (rhythm cycle) and timing
• Clarity of bols and hand coordination
• Indian classical music concepts
• Performance preparation
My teaching style is simple, structured, and student-friendly. I especially enjoy teaching international students and adapting lessons based on their level and goals.
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to improve your skills, I will guide you step by step.

Wadie

5.0

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For the battery I propose:
Beginners: an introduction to the instrument to quickly play the first elementary rhythms. We mix the study of pieces and theoretical exercises.
The choice and implementation of the method adapts to temperaments and aspirations. Rhythms, breaks, technique, progressive learning of reading.
For students of a more advanced level, we work the basics,
independence of members, rhythmic theory and more complex rhythms.
Methods used: Dante Agostini

For percussion:
Introduction to different oriental rhythms
Initiation in technique of Bendir, Darbouka, Daff, Riqq
And for more advanced students I teach the different forms of oriental music and we work on pieces of repertoire of oriental music (metrics: 4/4 3/4 6/8 10/8 9/8 7/4 ......)

Pierre

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🥁 I give drum and/or percussion lessons for students of all levels (beginner/intermediate/advanced) from 8 years old.

👨‍🎓 I am currently a professional musician in Brussels, and graduated from several music and art schools, both in instrument and theory. (Master 2 in jazz drums - Bachelor of Musicology - DEM in Musical Training). I have been teaching drums for 10 years, in private lessons, in private schools and sometimes in conservatories.

🙌 I offer personalized support based on each student's personal desires and motivations. I encourage students to become versatile and independent, helping them find their own artistic identity. I am also committed to providing a framework of exchange, respect, and safety for all profiles.

Do not hesitate to send me a message for more information or for an initial contact!
(Lessons in a room in St Gilles / at home / via Webcam - French or English)

Luciano

5.0

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Hello guys!
My name is Luciano. I am a drummer/percussionist from Argentina. I am available for ONLINE lessons.
With me you get the chance to have personal lessons and learn drums & percussion online for a real low fare.

I'm currently tutoring students from Canada, USA, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland & Belgium.

I offer
- Customized lessons. I will personally design a program according to your level and musical taste.
- Experience. I have a lot of experience teaching people of all ages and skill levels.
- Lessons for all levels. You can start from scratch or you can improve your playing.
- Love for teaching. I like teaching and I have a lot of patience to explain and make sure you understand how to do the exercises.
- Selected educational material. We will work using a variety of sources: audio, video and books.

I have a drum studio equipped with acoustic drums and percussion with proper sound equipment to bring you the best audio quality.

Let’s put more music into our lives!
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Davina

5.0

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Come and play Brazilian percussion with the divine bateria
Through these Samba lessons, Davina & Xavier will take you from Paris to Rio with this music to the frantic rhythms of Samba, in Batucada.
Whether you are a beginner or a confirmed musician, we offer Brazilian percussion lessons adapted to your level.
Do not hesitate to register quickly! You will have access to Batucada lessons, rehearsals on Mondays, and beginners lessons on Thursdays in Issy les Moulineaux.
Finally you will have workshops and open stage evenings where you can express yourself once a month.

Program of the year 2020/2021
-Integrate the Divine Bateria by training with us every Monday in Paris
-Learn to play Samba, among the best Samba school in Paris
-Master one or more instruments
-Evolve with other musicians and be directed by Xavier Musical Director of the school
-Training to play and parade at the Paris Carnival
-Travel and parade at the Rio Carnival with the school
-Participate in the Samba Divines galas
-Reunite with enthusiasts and experience unforgettable adventures

Daniel

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Hello,

I offer drums lessons in a warm place or at your home. Come and discover the battery differently. My mission is to help you develop your own identity on the instrument. I offer you a fun approach that focuses on the pleasure of playing.

Having followed training and courses throughout my life (conservatory, schools ...), I am passionate and dedicated to sharing all of my experience with you. I practice in many music groups and other structures (schools, associations ...).

With more than 20 years of experience in drums and more than 10 years in percussion, I teach many musical genres (jazz through Latin music, pop, hip hop, rock, hard, punk, metal ..) , the double pedal, notions of music theory, rhythmic reading. Possibility of taking percussion lessons (darbuka, bongos, African djembe, congas, jaw harp, dhol).

The programs are directly inspired by internationally recognized methods, thus being able to adapt to the needs, levels and requirements of each individual. I travel but I also receive in a room with equipment available (any age and level of practice are allowed, from initialization to professionals).

A different approach to music lessons:
My teaching is resolutely modern. Classes are a moment of musical and human sharing where error is used as a positive experience to move forward.

We work by oral transmission to complete the scores. We use onomatopoeia to quickly develop musical and felt play, rather than just reading and playing.

So ... Tempted?

No excuse, I give you couses from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 11 pm. FROM child (from 5 years old) to senior, and from beginner to professional.
Registration possible all year round.

Contact me for more info on prices and formulas ...
See you soon,

Stuart

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Methodology

I base my teaching what the student wants to learn and also through years of teaching and learning I can help guide you on this path.

Techniques, phrase development, solo, accompaniment, odd rhythms and creation of your own sound.

We will cover traditional rhythms from Turkey, the Balkans, Egypt. I can teach darbuka and bendir from beginner to advanced level. Riq, indian tabla, konnakol, cajon, daf, indian tabla and percussion set ups can also be taught

A bit about me:
I have been playing oriental percussion professionally since 2010 with many groups and touring all over the world and I've recorded albums for groups such as Light in Babylon.

Lucas

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I've been a drummer for almost 20 years now, and I've graduated from both Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music (classical percussion) and Mons Royal Conservatory of Music (pedagogy). I've been teaching percussion, the drums and music theory for a little more than 4 years now.

My students are always the real actors of my courses. No matter what instrument you are learning, be it percussion, the drums, marimba, vibraphone, or music theory, I always pay close attention to your personal goals, and together we devise a unique learning plan that adapts to your strengths as well as your weaknesses.
My courses are aimed at anyone who is willing to put effort into learning music; children or adults, complete beginners or more advanced players who wish to receive additional feedback and insight.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening skills are the true pillars of my methodology. We pay as much attention to technique as to musicality or listening skills.
Additionally, I provide tailored exercises, on-demand sheet music and transcriptions according to your needs, as well as additional resources and recommendations on my website to nourish your musical life and journey.

I teach the following:
-the drums, in various styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, world music, latin music, on-demand songs) and forms (Moeller technique, speed, rudiments, syncopation, breaks, solo, independence, musicality, double pedal, push-pull, etc.);

-percussion (2 or 4-mallet marimba and vibraphone, xylophone, timpani, cajón, hand percussion), in both contemporary and classical music styles;

-music theory, which can and will easily be integrated into my drumming or percussion courses, or can be taught as a separate course for music students who are seeking remedial education;

-harmony;

-sight reading techniques;

-perfect and relative pitch (experimental)

Matthieu

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Apprentissage des fondamentaux de la musique afro cubaine
Approfondissement pour élèves avancés
Enseignement traditionnel du bata, plus de 25 ans d'expérience en milieu traditionnel, à Cuba, au Venezuela et en France
Technique avancée de congas, improvisation, apprendre à converser sur le tambour avec peu de coup et beaucoup d'efficacité
Apprendre à "parler" avec son instrument en développant les concepts rythmiques autour de la clave
Musicalité en orchestre

David

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Hello everyone,

I offer Oriental and digital percussion lessons for all levels.
I can offer you training around the Persian Tombak, the Iranian Daf, the Dayereh, the Derbouka or the Frame Drums.
I support you as best I can in your learning and I pass on to you everything I have received from my different masters over the last 20 years.
Do not hesitate to contact me to discuss

Rodney

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Starting from the fact that an Epic Intro of each song can determine the success of your artistic compositions, it is important to say that musical composition is a key tool to create and develop songs and concerts, through ensemble rhythms and their Syncopations you will learn to compose Epic Intros with the Afro-Cuban and Latin flavor. We will use percussion and choir instruments, body percussion and ideophone accessories (bells, Hierros, Kilin, etc.) from Drums BEAT I will teach you the Afro-Beat rhythmic marches that will give musical richness to your projects .

Stéphane-Miguel

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SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Logic Pro 10 or 11: Overview, Highlights, Innovations, and Misconceptions
Connecting and configuring your devices
Choice of equipment according to your budget and your needs
Configuring and optimizing your Home Studio
Software Preferences and Settings
Downloading and managing sound libraries

PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN LOGIC PRO

Creating and configuring a new project
Managing Logic Pro Modes (Simplified or Expert)
Preferences and settings for the software and your projects
Tempo, metronome, count-in, time signature and key configuration
Instant backup, folder, package

THE LOGIC PRO INTERFACE

The different windows
Main and secondary tools, Zooms, keyboard shortcuts
Console Strip, Track, Region Inspectors, Using Help
The library, patches, modules (plug-ins), sounds
Logic Pro browsers (Apple loops, lists, etc.)
MIDI, Audio Editors and Session Player
The mixing table
Command and display bar, the toolbar

MIDI IN LOGIC PRO

Instrument Track: Creating, Customizing the Track
MIDI Recording
Setting the metronome, count-in and latency
Choose an instrument, a sound, a patch
Recording modes: Live, step, folder, autopunch
Editing: Tools, Piano Roll, Score Editor and Step Editor
Quantization, resizing, velocity, legato, expression, modulation
MIDI automation

THE LOGIC PRO SESSION PLAYER

The Session Player; Logic Pro's virtual instrumentalists
Acoustic Drummer: Choosing a drummer, modifying elements, editing the game, swinging and humanizing
Bass and Keyboard Player: Choosing a Sound, Articulations, Playing Mode and Variations
Structure

ULTRABEAT

Ultrabeat interface, sounds and styles of the 100 drum kits
Beat-Making: Internal sequencer, full view mode and pattern mode
Accent, Velocity, Gate and Swing parameters
Introduction to Step Sequencer associated with Ultrabeat, Pattern Regions

THE APPLE LOOPS

Loop Types: Audio, MIDI, Patterns and Session Player
Organization, filters and search by instrument, styles and sound
Browser, tempo, length, keys, modifications
Creating, saving and archiving personal Apple Loops
Building an arrangement with Apple Loops

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING

Recording: pre-amp, AD/DA conversion, latency, buffer and monitoring
Project Settings: Sample Rate and Bit Depth
Track-by-track recording and multi-track recording
Managing Autopunch and Replace modes
Take files and alternate tracks
Cycle Mode

EXPLORING KONTAKT

Kontakt is your gateway to an unparalleled treasure trove of virtual instruments. More than a sampler, Kontakt has powered two decades of blockbuster film scores and chart-topping hits, along with thousands of incredible instruments.

AUDIO EDITING IN LOGIC PRO

Take comping: audio editing and export
Editing tools: Selector, resizing, fade, crop...
Using Flex for Timestretch/Warp
Audio quantization and transient management
Flex Pitch: Correcting pitch and creating harmonies
Insert silences

CONFIGURING GLOBAL TRACKS IN LOGIC PRO

Layout: Structure of the arrangement
Markers: Landmarks and navigation
Alteration: General tonality and time signature
Tempo: Tempo changes in global tracks or the list editor
Chord tracks associated with Player Bass and Piano sessions

THE LOGIC PRO MIXING DESK

The different console slices
Track header components, mute, solo listens (tracks/region)
Panoramic management
Organize Track Stacks, Groups, VCAs
Bus and auxiliary management for routing
Insert and/or auxiliary processing and effects

AUTOMATION

General techniques for adding dynamics to your mixes
Recording automations: Read, touch, latch and write
Track/Region Automation and Automation Editing
Assigning Controllers to Automation Parameters

SHARING AND EXPORTING A PROJECT

Backup: folder or package, archiving, backup, Time Machine
Normalization and pre-mastering
Export to the correct format depending on the final media

Kevin

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Sharpen your rhythmic skills and explore advanced rhythmic concepts across genres and traditions.

In these lessons, we'll cover:

Polyrhythms (3:2, 5:4, 7:4, etc.)

Playing in different subdivisions

Playing with rhythmical groupings

Odd time signatures

Carnatic Rhythmical Theory

Intro to Konnakol

Creative rhythmic techniques for composition

I'm a professional guitarist, composer, and teacher with over 10 years of experience in teaching. I specialize in jazz fusion, groove-based music, and progressive styles of music. I studied Carnatic rhythm at the Conservatory of Amsterdam and bring a dynamic, accessible, and creative approach to rhythm training — suitable for all instruments.

Aurélien

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Thank you for visiting my profile :)

Whether you know how to read music or not, I'll teach you the drums using a progressive method that lets you know exactly what to practice and when, in a motivating way. This will allow you to optimize your practice time and progress quickly.

Whether it's to learn great classics of different styles:
- rock: ACDC, Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers...
- metal: Metallica, Slipknot, Gojira...
- pop: Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Adele...

To other styles (funk, electro) or even composing your own pieces.

In addition to teaching, I perform a lot with my band Macrowave, so I can help you prepare for the stage as well.

A graduate with honors from the Music Academy International, I have been teaching drums for over 10 years with a clear, progressive teaching approach adapted to each student, whatever their level (from complete beginner to advanced drummer).

Through my site Batteur Sans Limite, I had the opportunity to share tutorials, online courses and interviews with renowned drummers from the French scene (Mario Duplantier – Gojira, Loïc Maurin – M83, Jérôme Castry – Alpha Blondy...).

My goal: to provide concrete and inspiring tools to help you progress in the styles you love.

I have also created many educational videos: if you want to learn how to film yourself or produce musical content, I can help you choose and use the equipment.

Experience: more than 20 years of drum practice, and 10 years of teaching
Sponsors: Mystic Cymbals, RLRRLRLL clothing, Roc'N Soc seats
Bands: Macrowave and Blurry Eyes

Galen

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I am a professional musician offering private lessons in drum set, percussion, and music theory. I have a bachelors degree in Music from Colorado University. I have experience playing in musical productions, jazz combos and big bands, fusion bands, hip hop, and metal. I have had the honor of teaching students from ages 6 to adult. I enjoy helping beginners find their joy in drumming and equally excel at helping master drummers polish their skills. Also offered- music theory lessons from solfege to jazz arranging.

Maurane

5.0

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I teach the darbuka and its rhythms according to your objectives:

- Learning the strokes and sounds
- Learning traditional rhythms (Egyptian, Turkish, Greek...)
- Learning rhythmic solfège
- Working on listening to and recognizing rhythms
- History and cultural context of traditional music in which the darbouka is situated.

As a musician and percussionist, I developed my musical knowledge by following the professional training in contemporary music at the Jazz School in Tours from 2023 to 2025. I also received more specific training in the darbuka and Mediterranean rhythms from various percussionists:
- In France (Nicolas Derolin, Mehdi Chaib, Samuel Garcia)
- In Greece (Stratis Skourkeas)
- In Spain (Juana Larreta)
- In Morocco (Issam Ahmad, Issam Kateb)

I look forward to sharing my passion and knowledge with you.