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Tabla Lessons for Adults in the USA

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. From coast to coast, in your time zone.

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Classes available across all USA time zones
  • 1:1 Live Classeswith Expert Teachers
  • StructuredCurriculum
  • Flexible USA Timings(ET/CT/MT/PT)
  • For Adults &Beginners
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Why Adult Learners in the USA 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 USA.

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

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

  • Eastern (ET)
  • Central (CT)
  • Mountain (MT)
  • Pacific (PT)
  • Morning
    6:30 AM - 8:00 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 all day Saturday and Sunday, and classes pause or shift around work trips and vacations when you need them to. 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 Recognized Music Program, 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 USD 25/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 USD 30/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 USD 35/hour

Certification Pathways

Prepare for recognized music certifications with expert guidance.

  • Artium Certification

    Awarded at the end of every level of the Globally Recognized Music Program, aligned with Ofqual standards.

    Learn more

Not sure which certification is right for you?

Our academic team will guide you based on your goals and level.

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What Learners in the USA Say

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

  • “When I first joined Artium Academy, I was a beginner. I am now on a proficient level in Carnatic singing. I thank my teacher, Dr. Valluri sir. The knowledge he has in singing and music is immense. The time slots are so flexible. I recommend Artium Academy to learn any forms of classical music.”
    Advay Velanki🇺🇸 USA · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “I've been learning Carnatic music from Artium for just over a month, and I can't believe how much progress I've made in such a short time. The coach is excellent, helping me identify areas for improvement and guiding me on how to practice to enhance my vocals. This is one of the best music learning platforms I've ever used.”
    Midhun Sivasankaran🇺🇸 USA · August 2025Trustpilot
  • “Artium's curriculum is very well designed and the platform is great for both students and teachers. I am enrolled in the Hindi Film music class. My teacher Sohan Bhattacharjee is very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. He is patient, supportive, and gives constructive feedback to help me improve my singing.”
    Jawahar🇺🇸 USA · February 2026Trustpilot
  • “Though I've been classically trained in Carnatic music, Bollywood playback singing was completely new to me—and honestly, I never imagined I could be good at it. Yet here I am, just 12 weeks later, confidently singing 3 songs with karaoke, all thanks to Puja's patient, supportive, and expert teaching.”
    Vidyalakshmi Iyer🇺🇸 USA · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “I am 78 years old and never had classical music lessons. … The experience has vastly improved my understanding of songs, basic ragas and especially singing with proper lay and taal. … Naidile Hegde is a patient young teacher, is quite knowledgeable and helpful. Learning never ends.”
    Girish Patel🇺🇸 USA · January 2026Trustpilot
  • “My guitar classes are going with my pace and the teacher is patient with my beginner skills. Which creates so much positivity.”
    Anjanaa Pandey🇺🇸 USA · May 2026Trustpilot

From the Artium Community in the USA

See how Artium learners are learning, practicing and performing, straight from our social channels.

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 (Eastern (ET), Central (CT), Mountain (MT), Pacific (PT)): mornings around 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM, afternoons around 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, and evenings around 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Weekend slots run all day Saturday and Sunday, and classes pause or shift around work trips and vacations when you need them to. 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 Recognized Music Program 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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  • Personalized teacher match
  • Flexible timings
  • Guidance from our team