Private lessons with top Tabla instructors near San Francisco, CA

Hello, Thank you for visiting my profile. I started learning Tabla when I was 5 and still remember vividly when mum took me to classes 3 times a week for several hours. I used to sit, listen and play with my classmates during those hours and that experience has left an indelible mark. My fingers are 'hard-wired' to play and create sounds on the tabla. Every teacher will tell you, in order to play properly and create perfect sounds, everyday practice is the essential component. Currently, I teach 17 students at BAPS temple in Edison and have been teaching there for the last 6 years. I also have 3 students who visit my home weekly. Please contact me for additional information. Thank you. Dhwani

Gopala is an expert tabla and harmonium teacher with extensive experience teaching these instruments to students of all levels. Lessons are geared to helping the student understand the language of tabla and harmonium, learn the proper techniques, and become versed in the art of playing these instruments. Gopala offers a unique step-by-step method of teaching tabla and harmonium that will greatly help the student to become proficient in playing these instruments at no time through regular devoted practice.

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Tabla: A South Asian percussion instrument similar to bongos, consisting of a pair of drums, used in traditional, classical, popular and folk music. The tabla consists of two single headed, barrel shaped small drums of slightly different size and shapes. Learning starts with basics or hand technique, rhythms, and playing along with songs.