The Heartbeat of Music: Indian & Western Percussion
Master complex rhythmic time cycles (Talas), hand coordination, finger strokes, dynamic speed variations, and concert accompaniment under seasoned percussion gurus.
Classical Percussion
Tabla
The paramount North Indian percussion pair. Learn basic Bols (syllables), Teentaal, Kaidas, Relas, Tukdas, and solo performance as well as vocal/instrumental accompaniment.
Carnatic Percussion
Mridangam
The primary rhythmic backbone of Carnatic concerts and classical dance. Instruction in Tha-Dhi-Gi-Na-Thom solfege, Korvais, Mohra, and complex Tala calculations.
Kerala Percussion
Chenda & Melam
The thunderous percussion of Kerala temple festivals. Rigorous stick-and-hand training in Panchari Melam, Pandi Melam, Thayambaka, and Kathakali rhythm.
Western Drums
Triple Drum & Drum Kit
Western acoustic and electronic drum kit lessons, stick rudiments, limb independence, hi-hat grooves, fills, and band performance techniques.