Tabla &Dholak.
The heartbeat of Hindustani music — taught with strong fundamentals, deep theory, and the joy of layakari.
TABLA — WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
From your first Na to your first solo.
- Hand technique — Na, Tin, Tete, Dha, Dhin
- Theka — Teen Taal, Kaharwa, Dadra, Rupak, Ek Taal
- Qaida, Rela, Tukda & Chakradar compositions
- Layakari — single, double, triple speeds
- Solo performance & accompaniment with vocal/instrument
- ABGMV board exam preparation
ANATOMY OF THE TABLA
Know your instrument
DHOLAK — WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Rhythm that moves the soul.
- Basic strokes — Dha, Dhin, Taa, Tirakita
- Theka — Kaharwa, Dadra, Bhajani, Keherwa
- Folk & Bollywood rhythms
- Wedding & festive compositions
- Accompaniment with vocal & bhajan
FACULTY
Learn from the best
Arvind V. Rao
Founder & Owner — Varjay Music Academy
- Visharad in Tabla
- Currently pursuing Alankar from Guru Shri Praveen Karkareji
- 10+ years of teaching experience in Tabla before founding the academy
- Learning tabla for 10+ years, teaching for 7 years
- Has trained local, national, and international students
- Affiliated with Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMV)
SYLLABUS
Structured learning path
Affiliation: Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (ABGMV)
Prarambhik (Base Level)
Praveshika Pratham (Entry Level)
Praveshika Poorna (Entry Level)
Madhyama Pratham (Mid Level 1)
Madhyama Poorna (Mid Level 2)
Visharath Pratham (Mid Level 1)
Visharath Poorna (Mid Level 2)
CLASS TIMINGS
(Liable to change)
Monday - 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Thursday - 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Saturday - 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
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Varjay Music Academy
Shop No. 1 & 2, Sai-Jyot Co-op Hsg Society, Plot No. 106 A, Next to Rekhi-Sai Orchid Co-op Hsg Society, Sector 1, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai - 400705, Maharashtra
Mon – Sun · 09:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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