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Tabla Lessons for Kids in the UK

Let your child discover rhythm on the tabla - clear strokes, taals and their first compositions - with expert teachers in live 1:1 online tabla lessons. Timed for UK school days and evenings.

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Why British Families Choose Artium

Learn Tabla From Expert Teachers in India

Live 1:1 online classes with experienced tabla teachers in India, wherever your child is in the UK.

  • Teentaal
  • Keherwa
  • Dadra
  • Kaidas
  • Tihais
  • And More
  • Trained, experienced teachers in India
  • 1:1 live classes with personalised attention
  • Class timings that fit UK school schedules
  • 3-level progression & certification
  • A global community of Artium learners
  • Showcases to perform what you learn

Class Timings for Learners in the UK

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

  • UK time (GMT / BST)
  • Morning
    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
    (before school)
  • Afternoon
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    (after school)
  • Evening
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    (weekdays & weekends)

Weekend slots run through Saturday and Sunday, and lessons fit around term dates and half-term breaks. 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 young 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 Families in the UK Say

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

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  • “My son is taking piano classes from Artium. … Nishant is such an amazing teacher. I recommended a few friends, their kids also joined and they are doing amazingly great. He has been taking classes now for nearly one year and he scored 99% on his exams as well. His interest developed. I am so glad I joined Artium.”
    Shalini🇬🇧 UK · June 2026Trustpilot
  • “My daughter is learning Western vocals with Artium Academy, and she genuinely looks forward to every class. It's wonderful to see how much she enjoys her musical journey and how engaged she is during the sessions.”
    Rutuja Khutade🇬🇧 UK · May 2026Trustpilot
  • “I have learnt so much with my teacher, Kushal Agarwal ji, he has been very patient. After seeing my improvement in singing, my son has also joined Artium, doing Hindustani classical vocal.”
    SR🇬🇧 UK · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “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
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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 your child in real time.

There is no fixed starting age. In the free trial the teacher meets your child, checks their readiness, and recommends the right starting level.

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 fit around term dates and half-term breaks. 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 your child 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 the teacher hears each stroke and corrects your child's hand position as they play.

Yes. The Preparatory level is for beginners: your child starts 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. Your child starts with clear strokes on both drums and Teentaal, moves on to Keherwa, Dadra and Jhaptaal, kaidas and tihais, and at the Advanced level improvises, plays solo and accompanies other musicians.

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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