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Tabla Lessons for Adults in the UAE

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. Timed around the UAE working week.

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Classes scheduled in Gulf Standard Time (GST)
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  • Flexible UAE Timings(GST)
  • For Adults &Beginners
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Why Adult Learners in the UAE Choose Artium

Learn Tabla From Expert Teachers in India

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

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

Class Timings for Adult Learners in the UAE

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

  • Gulf Standard Time (GST)
  • Morning
    6:30 AM - 7:30 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, matching the UAE weekend, and lessons move around work commitments and travel. 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 AED 67/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 AED 81/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 AED 103/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 the UAE Say

Reviews from Artium learners in the UAE, as posted on Trustpilot.

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  • “I am absolutely enjoying my guitar classes with my teacher Sanket. Picking up a skill in your 40's is not easy but he is super patient and encouraging all the time. I look forward to my classes.”
    Karishma Thakar🇦🇪 UAE · June 2026Trustpilot
  • “I am learning Hindi Film Music under the guidance of Kaustubh Bagchi at Artium Academy online course. His deep knowledge of music, teaching style and constant encouragement have truly inspired me to grow as a musician.”
    Sandesh Acharya🇦🇪 UAE · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “My Music Instructor is highly knowledgeable, very friendly, patient, understanding, and a perfect Teacher! The Artium app has blown me away! … It has everything that a Learner needs - scheduling, re-scheduling, reminders, notifications, chat with your Teacher, join a community … The on-boarding experience was absolutely wonderful!”
    Anupam Joggani🇦🇪 UAE · May 2026Trustpilot
  • “Learning music in Artium Academy is very wonderful. My teacher Mrs. Srividya explains very well and corrects us gently when we make mistakes. She encourages me and is very supportive.”
    Hema Srinivasan🇦🇪 UAE · August 2025Trustpilot
  • “I am quite satisfied with my Teacher Mr. Aman Varun. He has a good knowledge of classical music and teaches very well with patience.”
    Bharat Asarpota🇦🇪 UAE · July 2026Trustpilot
  • “Very good academy for learning music, even for beginners. Teacher is very experienced and knowledgeable with a good patience and understanding.”
    Darshi Suba🇦🇪 UAE · August 2026Trustpilot
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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 (Gulf Standard Time (GST)): mornings around 6:30 AM - 7:30 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, matching the UAE weekend, and lessons move around work commitments and travel. 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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