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Tabla Lessons for Adults in Australia

Take tabla lessons with an expert teacher, live and 1:1 online - from your first clear strokes and Teentaal to kaidas, tihais and solo playing. Across every Australian time zone.

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Classes available across all Australia time zones
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  • Flexible Australia Timings(AEST/AWST/ACST)
  • For Adults &Beginners
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Why Adult Learners in Australia Choose Artium

Learn Tabla From Expert Teachers in India

Live 1:1 online classes with experienced tabla teachers in India, wherever you are in Australia.

  • Teentaal
  • Keherwa
  • Dadra
  • Kaidas
  • Tihais
  • And More
  • Trained, experienced teachers in India
  • 1:1 live classes with personalised attention
  • Flexible class timings across Australia time zones
  • 3-level progression & certification
  • A global community of Artium learners
  • Showcases to perform what you learn

Class Timings for Adult Learners in Australia

Find a schedule that works for you. All times are in your local time zone.

  • Sydney (AEST)
  • Melbourne (AEST)
  • Brisbane (AEST)
  • Perth (AWST)
  • Adelaide (ACST)
  • Morning
    7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    (before work)
  • Afternoon
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    (flexible schedules)
  • Evening
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    (after work & weekends)

Weekend slots run through Saturday and Sunday, and lessons move around work commitments, travel and holidays. Exact slots are confirmed with your teacher when you book your free trial.

A Curriculum for Every Stage

A step-by-step journey through Artium's three-level Globally Recognised Music Programme, designed for adult learners.

  1. Level 1

    Preparatory

    • Play the basic strokes - Na, Ta, Tin, Ge and Ka - clearly on both drums
    • Clap, count and recite simple rhythms before playing them
    • Sit with the correct posture and hand position
    • Play the basic pattern of Teentaal, the 16-beat cycle

    From AUD 32/hour

  2. Level 2

    Intermediate

    • Join strokes from both drums into phrases
    • Play Teentaal, Keherwa, Dadra and Jhaptaal, and double the speed on cue
    • Play kaidas and finish them with a tihai
    • Keep steady time alongside a repeating melody

    From AUD 38/hour

  3. Level 3

    Advanced

    • Play the full range of strokes with control of tone
    • Hold very slow tempos and play cross-rhythms
    • Perform advanced compositions in the styles of different tabla traditions
    • Improvise, and accompany singers and instrumentalists

    From AUD 45/hour

Certification Pathways

Prepare for recognised music certifications with expert guidance.

  • Artium Certification

    Awarded at the end of every level of the Globally Recognised Music Programme, aligned with Ofqual standards.

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What Learners in Australia Say

Reviews from Artium learners in Australia, as posted on Trustpilot.

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  • “My musical journey in popular Hindi music began nearly a year ago with my fantastic teacher, Suraksha Kumar. … Finding a good teacher solves half your problem. … I also started western singing classes with Vivaan, who taught me how to sing without straining my voice. The teachers and staff are experienced and supportive.”
    Priyanca Chauhan🇦🇺 Australia · August 2026Trustpilot
  • “I am very proud and happy to be studying at Artium Academy with my excellent teacher, Alwin Vargese. Even though he is from Kerala, he quickly listens to new Tamil songs and teaches them to me exactly as they were originally sung. He is extremely patient and works with me until I can sing correctly and confidently.”
    Vimala Thissai🇦🇺 Australia · June 2026Trustpilot
  • “The classes are very well structured and progress step by step, which is great for a beginner like me. My Teacher, Mansi Dhade ji, is absolutely awesome. … She gives personal, honest and at times constructive feedback on voice, pitch, and emotion in every class. Highly recommend Artium for anyone who wants to learn Hindi film music with understanding of sur, taal and basics of Hindustani classical music in a right way.”
    Nitin Rakshe🇦🇺 Australia · July 2026Trustpilot
  • “I am learning Hindustani classical from Neeladri Charles. He is an exceptional teacher. His knowledge of theory is amazing. … The other unique attribute is that he makes the effort to accommodate my times as I am overseas.”
    Sujatha Mehta🇦🇺 Australia · August 2025Trustpilot
  • “I have been learning music for last few weeks. I am enjoying and seeing a lot of improvement in my confidence. My teacher, Shilpa ji, is very encouraging and trains me with lots of patience. I am so glad that I enrolled myself for music lessons with Artium Academy.”
    Meena🇦🇺 Australia · August 2025Trustpilot
  • “I've been an Artium student for more than 2 years. Excellent teachers, very responsive staff and user friendly interface. … Artium has groomed me as a performer.”
    Nan Samy🇦🇺 Australia · August 2025Trustpilot
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every class is live, online and 1:1 with your teacher over video - no pre-recorded lessons - so the teacher corrects you in real time.

Absolutely. Classes run from complete beginner to advanced. Your teacher assesses your level in the free trial and starts you at the right point in the curriculum.

Classes are scheduled in your local time (Sydney (AEST), Melbourne (AEST), Brisbane (AEST), Perth (AWST), Adelaide (ACST)): mornings around 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM, afternoons around 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and evenings around 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Weekend slots run through Saturday and Sunday, and lessons move around work commitments, travel and holidays. Exact slots are confirmed with your teacher when you book.

A tabla set (dayan and bayan), plus a laptop or tablet placed so your teacher can see both hands.

Yes. Every level of the Globally Recognised Music Programme ends with an Artium Certification, aligned with Ofqual standards.

Book a Free Trial class. We match you with a teacher, you experience a full lesson, and there is no commitment to continue.

Yes. Every tabla lesson is live and 1:1 over video, so your teacher hears each stroke and corrects your hand position as you play.

Yes. The Preparatory level is for beginners: you start with posture, the basic strokes (Na, Ta, Tin, Ge and Ka) and the basic pattern of Teentaal before moving on to other taals.

The course has three levels. You start with clear strokes on both drums and Teentaal, move on to Keherwa, Dadra and Jhaptaal, kaidas and tihais, and at the Advanced level improvise, play solo and accompany singers and instrumentalists.

The tabla course is curated by Aneesh Pradhan, Faculty Head at Artium Academy, and taught live by Artium's trained teachers.

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