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Tabla Lessons for Adults in the UK

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 UK working day and evenings.

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Why Adult Learners in the UK 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 UK.

  • Teentaal
  • Keherwa
  • Dadra
  • Kaidas
  • Tihais
  • And More
  • Trained, experienced teachers in India
  • 1:1 live classes with personalised attention
  • Flexible class timings across UK 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 UK

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

  • UK time (GMT / BST)
  • Morning
    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    (before work)
  • Afternoon
    4:00 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 GBP 18/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 GBP 21/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 GBP 25/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 UK Say

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

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  • “So glad I am learning Hindustani Classical singing again. My guruji Alick Sengupta is extremely talented and a wonderful teacher, his teaching style and Artium curriculum is just what I needed. … I can already see massive improvement in just 20 classes.”
    Bindi Sheth🇬🇧 UK · September 2025Trustpilot
  • “The quality of the teachers is excellent - I am learning Carnatic vocal and have been taught by three different teachers as I have progressed in my studies. Each teacher has been friendly, dedicated, reliable and clear in their teaching style. The platform is set up to encourage self-practice and to submit assignments online.”
    A Trustpilot reviewer🇬🇧 UK · September 2025Trustpilot
  • “I have thoroughly enjoyed learning to sing well. My teacher is very knowledgeable with good teaching skills. … Regular constructive feedback from teacher has helped me pace and uplift my singing. … I am now more enthused about Bollywood singing than ever before.”
    Ravi Madhotra🇬🇧 UK · April 2026Trustpilot
  • “Joining Artium in late 2023 has been a truly enriching experience. … I've deepened my understanding of vocal techniques, including harkats, murkis, emotion, rhythm, and pitch. Their professional yet supportive teaching approach, tailored to my learning style, has greatly improved my confidence and grasp of swaras and Indian classical music fundamentals.”
    Sonal🇬🇧 UK · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “Artium platform is very flexible in terms of scheduling classes which helps immensely to incorporate singing lessons into other activities. My teacher Anik Sir is very patient and explains the intricacies of music very well and in a manner which is easy to understand for a beginner.”
    Siddhesh Prabhavalkar🇬🇧 UK · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “I wanted to get back into music after a 10 year break and I was so embarrassed but this entire process was so judgement free and so quick. … My teacher Sai Bhavya is beautiful, funny, smart and EXTREMELY talented. She teaches so well and won't let you give up.”
    Nikita Joshi🇬🇧 UK · January 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 (UK time (GMT / BST)): mornings around 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, afternoons around 4:00 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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