Online Lessons

You will need the following:
1. A webcam & microphone
2. Download Skype & sign-up for a free Skype account (www.skype.com); search for and add user ID 'aanadhha' when you have Skype installed.
3. Set up an appointment and pay ahead of time using the buttons below. You will need to sign up for a Paypal account (Free)
4. Should be in a reasonably quiet area.
5. Should have your own instrument set-up by the camera
6. Should have writing materials ready  
7. First time online students should send an e-mail to with the following information before the first lesson:
  a. First & last name
  b. Age (an approximation will do)
  c. Sex / Gender
  d. Location (city, state & country) from where you intend to have the lesson
  e. Your Skype user ID or email
  f. Primary contact number (either home or mobile)
  g. Fax number, if any
  h. Details of prior lessons in Tabla and/or music
  i. Any physical disabilities we should know about

IN NYC

Location:  

4 West, 43rd street, New York, NY 10036

Room # 618

Accessible by 4 / 5 / 6/ 7 / B / D / F / S / V trains (Subway Map)

24-hour parking lot on same block

* paid street parking is available after 6pm M-F, all day Saturday, Sunday free.

   
Information: 212 302 0720    /   classes@tabla.org
   
Tabla Classes Schdule: Lunchtime : Monday-Friday: 12:10-12.50pm & 1:10-1:50pm
  • $20 per class. Register for 10 classes and get one free.

  • The purpose of the lunchtime classes is to offer an opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate with the sound and rhythm of Tabla. These two elements have an undeniable therapeutic effects, relieving our body and mind from accumulated stress and strains.

  • There is no pre-requisite or bar to register; also no need to bring your instruments, they are already set up for you. Just walk in and enjoy!

  • Main teacher will be Samir Chatterjee

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

* Lunchtime classes are by appointment only

No. of Classes
   
Afternoon : Monday-Friday: 4-5pm
  • $35 per class. Register for 10 classes and get one free.

  • These classes are designed mainly for school children. The primary objective is learn the beautiful art of Tabla playing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (Samir Chatterjee). Technique, intonation and simple to advanced compositions are taught in these classes.

  • No need to bring Tabla, it will be available in the class. However, please bring a note book, pen/pencil and a mini recording device (optional).

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Evening : Monday-Friday [6-7pm Beginners] [7-8pm Intermediates] [8-9pm Advanced]
  • $35 per class. Register for 10 classes and get one free.

  • These classes are designed to learn the beautiful art of Tabla playing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (Samir Chatterjee). Classes are held in three levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced. Someone who has never learned Tabla before will naturally belong to the beginners class.  Intermediate and advanced levels of admissions will be determined based on information in the registration form. You may also be contacted, if necessary.

  • Students do not need to bring instruments and there is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background to register. Please bring notebook and a pen/pencil; an audio recorder is always recommended.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Private Tabla lessons with Samir Chatterjee
  • Limited number of private Tabla lessons are offered based on the merit of the student or special circumstances.

  • $80 per class.

  • Classes are scheduled according to mutual convenience between student and instructor via classes@tabla.org or 212 302 0720

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Popular Singing lesson : Lunchtime : Monday-Friday: 12:10-12.50pm & 1:10-1:50pm
  • $20 per class. Register for 10 classes and get one free.

  • The purpose of these lunchtime classes is to offer an opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate through melody. We sing when we are happy, alternately we can sing in order to be happy. One does not need to be a 'singer' to sing and the purpose of singing is not always to become a singer.

  • There is no pre-requisite or bar to register; there will be no need to bring instrument, it will be avialable at the center. Simply register, walk in and enjoy singing!
    Main teacher is Smt. Sanghamitra Chatterjee.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Afternoon : M-F @ [4-5pm]
 
  • $35 per class.

  • These classes are designed mainly for school children. The primary objective is to learn the beautiful art of Indian singing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (Sanghamitra Chatterjee). Effective vocal technique and popular songs and compositions are taught.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Evening : Tuesday - Friday [6-7pm Beginners] [7-8pm Intermediates] [8-9pm Advanced]
  • $35 per class

  • These classes are designed to learn the beautiful art of Indian singing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (Sanghamitra Chatterjee). Classes are held in three levels - beginners, intermediate and advanced. Someone who has never learned singing before will naturally belong to the beginners class.  Intermediate and advanced will be determined based on information in the registration form. We may also contact you, if necessary.

  • Students do not need to bring instruments and there is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background. Please bring notebook and a pen; an audio recorder is always recommended.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Private singing lessons with Sanghamitra Chatterjee : Monday evening (6 to 9 p.m.)
  • $65 per class

  • These classes are designed to learn the beautiful art of Indian singing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (Sanghamitra Chatterjee). In addition to regular voice training popular songs from different sources of Indian culture are nurtured.

  • Students do not need to bring instruments and there is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background. Please bring notebook and a pen; an audio recorder is always recommended

  •  

    To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org
No. of Classes  
 
 
North-Indian Classical Vocal
Group Classical singing lesson : Alternate Thursdays [6-7 Intermediate, 7-8 Beginners]
  • $50 per one-hour class.

  • These classes are designed to learn traditional Hindustani style of singing under the careful guidance of a Guru (Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik). Classes are held in two levels - beginners and intermediate. Someone who has never learned singing before will naturally belong to the beginners class. 

  • Students do not need to bring instruments and there is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background. Please bring notebook and a pen; an audio recorder is always recommended.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

    Smt. Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik is a matured performer and teacher of North Indian classical singing. Groomed by extraordinary gurus she has formulated her own style appreciated by her audience wherever she performs in India, North America and Europe. She has produced a few accomplished students.

No. of Classes  
 
Private  classical singing lessons with Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik
  •  $70 per hour.

  • Classes are scheduled on Thursday afternoon according to mutual convenience between student and instructor via classes@tabla.org

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

    Smt. Mitali Banerjee Bhawmik is a matured performer and teacher of North Indian classical singing. Groomed by extraordinary gurus she has formulated her own style appreciated by her audience wherever she performs in India, North America and Europe. She has produced a few accomplished students.
No. of Classes  
 
Sitar lessson :  Evening group class : Tuesdays 6-7pm (Beginner) 7-8pm (Intermediate)
   
  • $50 per class with a maximum limit of four students.

  • These classes are designed to learn the beautiful art of Sitar playing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (K. V. Mahabala). Classes are held in two levels - beginners and intermediate. Someone who has never learned Sitar before will naturally belong to the beginners class.

  • There is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background. No need to bring instruments; please bring notebook and a pen; an audio recorder is always recommended.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Private lessons with K.V. Mahabala (Sitar)
  • $60 per class.

  • Private lessons are offered based on the merit of the student. Special consideration may also be made based on the cicurmstances.

  • Classes are scheduled according to mutual convenience between student and instructor via classes@tabla.org

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Violin : Evening : Tuesdays 6-7pm (Beginner) 7-8pm (Intermediate)
   
  • $50 per class with a maximum limit of four students.

  • These classes are designed to learn the beautiful art of Indian violin in Carnatic style under the careful guidance of a Guru (Arun Ramamurthy). Classes are held in two levels - beginners and intermediate. Someone who has never learned violin before will naturally belong to the beginners' class.

  • There is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background. You need to bring your own instrument, a notebook and a pen/pencil. An audio recorder is always recommended.

  • To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Private violin lesson with Arun Ramamurthy (Violin) : Tuesday 4-6pm
  •  $80 per class.

  • Private violin lessons are offered based on the merit of the student. Special consideration may also be made based on the situation.

  • Classes are scheduled according to mutual convenience between student and instructor. To schedule a lesson please contact us ahead of time and register with payment 48-hour in advance. Please fill-out the Registration Form and send it to classes@tabla.org

No. of Classes  
 
Bansuri (Indian Bamboo Flute):  Evening Group class : Tuesdays 6-7pm (Beginner) 7-8pm (Intermediate)
   
  • $50 per class with a maximum limit of four students.

  • These classes are designed to teach the beautiful art of Bansuri playing in the traditional way under the careful guidance of a Guru (Steve Gorn). Classes are held in two levels - beginners and intermediate. If you have never learned Bansuri or Flute you will naturally belong to the beginner class.

  • There is no pre-requisite or bar of age and background. You need to bring your own instrument, notebook and a pen/pencil; an audio recorder is always recommended.

  • 48-hour advanced payment is required.

No. of Classes  
 
Private Bansuri lesson with Steve Gorn : Tuesday 4-6pm
  • $80 per class.

  • Private lessons are offered based on the merit of the student. Special consideration may also be made based on the situation. 

  • Classes are scheduled according to mutual convenience between student and instructor via classes@tabla.org. 48-hour advanced notice is required.

No. of Classes  
 
Little Ustaads!   
 
Little Ustaads Beat a Tabla, Strum a Sitar, Groove to Teen Taal and Rock to a Raga!

Chhandayan is collaborating with ‘Little Ustaads’ to present this unique and much-needed program to the community. Little Ustaads offers children (0 – 4 years) and parents an excellent opportunity to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals. Each 45 minute structured session will encompass the secrets and charm of traditional music presented in a contemporary style. The carefully designed content will promote emotional development, hand and eye coordination, mental stimulation, auditory refinement and exploratory play in a fun and effortless manner. Now is the time to expose your child to the sounds of Indian Classical music, and unleash the artist within themselves.

at Chhandayan Center for Indian Music.
Class conductor : Ms. Kavita Bafana
Schedule : Regular classes are held on Fridays from 5 to 5.45 p.m.
Fee: $200 for eight classes
Information and registration 773-744-1662 / littleustaads@tacindia.net /
212 302 0720/ chhandayan@tabla.org
Bhangra Dhol   
 
Learn the exciting rhythms of Bhagra Dhol in small group classes of maximum 4 students. Instruments will be available at the center.

Teacher : Dave Sharma
Scheudule : Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Fee : $30 per lesson (pay for 6 lessons and get one free)

Percussionist/producer Dave Sharma has recorded, performed, and toured with an extremely diverse list of artists, including Moby, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Dayne, Cheap Trick, Sufi singer Zila Khan and Basement Bhangra's DJ Rekha. He was a lead percussionist in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Bombay Dreams," and also worked on Disney's Tarzan on Broadway and the upcoming Bruce Lee musical. A BBC-award-winning producer, he has worked with the Rapture and Escort, and produces and DJ's as part of NYC's Sub Swara collective. He is a long-time student of Samir Chatterjee.

at Chhandayan Center for Indian Music.
Class conductor : Ms. Kavita Bafana
Schedule : Regular classes are held on Fridays from 5 to 5.45 p.m.
Fee: $200 for eight classes
Information and registration http://www.tabla.org/clss_wkshp.html / 212 302 0720 / chhandayan@tabla.org
No. of Classes
 
 
Kathak Dance :    Sundays 11 a.m. - 12pm (Beginner) 12-1pm (Intermediate)
 
Learn Kathak, the north Indian classical dance form originated from the art of story telling. In additon to expression this dance form is also known for rhythmic footwork. Lessons are offered in small groups. 

Teacher : Smt. Maya Misra
Scheudule : Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.  for Beginner and 12 to 1 p.m. for Intermediate
Fee : $30 per one-hour lesson ( $25 for more than one member form the same family)

Smt. Maya Mishra is a renowned kathak dancer and teacher from India. She stepped into dance at the tender age of five under the guidance of Pt. Ramgopal Mishra, son of Pt. Jailal Mishra of Jaipur gharana. Later Maya studied Kathak under Dr. Malavika Mitra, Pt. Vijay Shankar at Padatik and Pt. Om Prakash Maharaj.  She has furthered her studies by attending workshops of Smt. Sitara Devi and Pt. Birju Maharaj. In order to broaden her understanding of Indian dance Maya Mishra has also learned other forms such as kathakali from Guru Kalamandalam Govindam Kutti, Bharata Natyam from Guru Pandarinath, Manipuri dance from Smt. Eva Singh and folk dance from Guru Sukhen Barua.  She is recipient of Nritya Praveen diploma from Prayag Sangeet Samiti of Allahabad. She is married to a great Sarangi (the heart and soul of Kathak) Maestro, Pt. Ramesh Misra. She has been performing and teaching since 1979.

Except for private lessons, all classes are held in small groups. Advanced payments towards classes are valid for six months from the date of commencement. 
Information and registration http://www.tabla.org/clss_wkshp.html / 212 302 0720 / chhandayan@tabla.org
No. of Classes
 
 

     

IN NJ

 
 
Nutley : Registration Form
Location : 51 Union Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
Group classes are held on Saturday mornings from 10-11a.m. (All levels) $35 each.
Information: 973 460 5282 / dibyarka@tabla.org
January 30
February  
No. of Classes
 
Kendall Park: Registration Form
Location : 3490 Rt. 27, Kendall Park, NJ  08824
Group classes are held on every other Tuesdays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in three levels :
Beginner (6 - 7 ), Intermediate (7 – 8) & Advanced (8 - 9 p.m.) @ $35 each.
February  2, 16
March   2, 16, 30
April   13, 27
May  11, 25
June  8, 22
No. of Classes
 
 
Edison: Registration Form
Location : The Nadkarni Residence, 11 Hackett Drive, Edison, New Jersey, 08820
Phone No. Ph. 908 756 6660 / 6969
Group classes are held on every other Tuesdays from 6 p.m. for beginners, 7 p.m. for intermediates & 8 p.m. for advanced students @ $35 each.
February  9, 23
March   9, 23
April   6, 20
May  4, 18
June  1, 15, 29
No. of Classes

IN MD

 
 
Potomac, Maryland: Registration Form 
Location : The residence of Dr. Venkatraman at 11112 Candlelight Lane, Potomac, MD, 20854. Tel. 301 983 8870

Classes are held on almost on every third weekend.

Beginners 12 -1pm @ $50 per class.
Advanced-intermediate 1-2:30pm @ $70 per class.

February 8
March    1, 29
April  19
May    17
June  14
No. of Classes

IN PA

 
Cheswick (Pittsburgh): Registration form  
Location : Sinha residence, 1080 Rural Ridge Drive, Cheswick, PA, 15024, Tel. 724 265 7957
Class are held on almost on every third Sunday and practice session on the Sundays before the class date.

Only group classes are held in three levels - Advanced (12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.), Beginner (1.30 - 3 p.m.) and Intermediate (3 - 4.30 p.m.) @ $70 per class.
September 27
October 11
November 14 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
May    17
December 6
No. of Classes

 

 

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