Learning Tabla at Nada Yoga Studio

When you study tabla here, you will learn within the traditional North Indian classical music system while developing strong foundational technique, rhythm training, hand development, and musical understanding in a supportive and personalized environment.

Your instruction is informed by over 13 years of study and performance experience with the Toronto Tabla Ensemble under Ritesh Das, rooted in the Farrukhabad and Lucknow gharanas (classical tabla lineages). During that time, students trained and performed alongside Indian musicians and Kathak dancers from around the world in concerts, workshops, and productions.

Today, your learning is also guided by ongoing advanced study with Satyaprakash Mishra of the Benaras Gharana, an internationally respected tabla artist and son of renowned tabla master Pt. Kalinath Mishra Ji. This continued training helps ensure that your tabla instruction remains connected to authentic classical tradition while remaining approachable for modern students and beginners.