Getting Started
Glossary →Orientation for new students: where to begin, how to choose a path, and how to practice with direction.
4 articles
How to Learn Tabla: Complete Guide for 2026
18 minA practical roadmap for learning tabla from beginner basics to confident performance habits.
Learning Pathways and the Guru‑Shishya Tradition
11 minTabla is learned most effectively through sustained mentorship and disciplined practice, whether through traditional guru‑shishya apprenticeship, institutional study, or hybrid pathways that balance both.
Visharad and Formal Certification: A Complete Guide for Tabla Students
20 minA comprehensive guide to Visharad certification — covering the major examining bodies, syllabus structure, exam format, and registration, alongside deeper preparation philosophy for treating the credential as a milestone in a longer musical journey.
What Tabla Is and Why It Matters
11 minA foundational introduction to tabla as a musical language, exploring its role as both accompaniment and solo tradition, its technical architecture, and the discipline it asks of students and listeners.