Online music classes for adults
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.
- 1:1 Live Classeswith Expert Teachers
- StructuredCurriculum
- Flexible USA Timings(ET/CT/MT/PT)
- For Adults &Beginners

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)
- Morning6:30 AM - 8:00 AM(before work)
- Afternoon4:00 PM - 6:00 PM(flexible schedules)
- Evening6:00 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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Free Practice Tools for Tabla Learners
Free online tools you can open in the browser to practice between classes.
Music Theory for Tabla Learners
Free interactive lessons, exercises and games that explain the theory behind what you learn in class.
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