Taalim School of Indian Music  
The Northeast's Premiere Tabla School
 

Learn TABLA at the Taalim School of Indian Music

The Taalim School of Indian Music provides the diverse tri-state community with the opportunity to learn tabla in the private lesson or group setting.

The tabla is a highly versatile percussion instrument which is played solo or in the accompaniment with just about any musical instrument in the world.

 

New Classes Beginning this month:  Harmonium, Classical Vocal, Guitar, Western Keyboard and Bharat Natyam.

The Taalim School of Indian Music is proud to announce the start of the following classes:

  • Harmonium
  • Classical Vocal:  Khayal style
  • Semi Classical Vocal:  Bhajan, Geet, Ghazal
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Western Keyboard
  • Bharat Natyam

These classes are taught by the senior musical team of the Taalim School.

  • Harmonium
    In Indian music, the harmonium is considered to be one of the most versatile instruments. Originally played only as an accompanying instrument, musicians today play the harmonium as a solo instrument as well.
     
  • Classical Vocal - Khayal style
    Indian classical music inherits an eternal stream of melody and spirituality.  The classical vocalist can express the true depth of Indian classical music in a very profound way.   Students of the classical vocal class will step into this beautiful world of raga and swar.
     
  • Semi Classical Vocal - Bhajan, Geet (Song) and Ghazal
    Semi classical vocal is a very melodious and pleasing musical expression in which one can cherish the richness of Indian folk and classical music.  The semi classical vocal class includes teachings of ghazals, bhajans and folk songs.
     
  • Acoustic Guitar
    Acoustic guitar has always been a very popular instrument.  The Taalim School offers one-on-one guitar training.  The guitar student will learn and understand various styles of playing this extremely melodious instrument.
     
  • Western Keyboard
    In our keyboard lessons, students will learn music theory and score reading.   They will also be taught simple movements for a relaxed piano technique, and learn about listening methods for developing musical intuition.
     
  • Bharat Natyam
    Bharat Natyam is one of the most profound dances of India. It combines highly dramatic gestures with rapid movement. The exciting dance class is filled with rhythm, movement and expression.

In addition to providing training in Indian instrumental, vocal and dance, the Taalim School of Indian Music also:

  • hosts events of Indian Classical Music open to the public
  • provides listening sessions and video showings to students
  • presents Indian Drumming Workshops
  • presents Lectures & Presentations on Indian Classical Instruments

Indian Classical Music is a rich and unique artistic tradition.Come experience it in all its glory!

Taalim School of Indian Music: Premiere Institute of Tabla

Taalim School of Indian Music is an institute dedicated to providing instruction in the classical tabla. Tabla is the main rhythmic instrument of North Indian Classical Music. Tabla music involves beautifully composed rhythmic patterns, and complex and intriguing compositions and beat structures.

The patterning of the notes of tabla can be compared to the words of a spoken language. Much like words of a language fit together in a specific way to make a sentence which conveys a thought, the tabla notes fit together in a specific way to make a musical poem; one with beauty, grammar and expression. The listener understands the musician by listening to his or her unspoken musical words, expressed through the fingers.

Students of the Taalim School of Indian Music are taught in the method known as Guru Shishya Parampara, which is the traditional way of learning an art. 

Vibrations and Naad

According to Indian philosophy, the world is made up of vibrations. When anything vibrates, it creates sound. Sound can be audible or inaudiblebut it is always there. In other words, the nature of the world is sound , and it is called naad . The purest form of naad is Om . There are two types of sound, inner sound is antarnaad and outer sound bahyanaad . Music is concerned with bahyanaad .

Naad can be produced through vocals or instruments. When you start learning naad through vocals or instruments, you produce impure naad . Through sadhana (serious practice), one can be able to produce pure naad . The learning process of making impure sound into pure sound is called taalim . You need a proper teacher ( guru ) for acquiring that taalim . Taalim School of Indian Music works on this concept.

Vibrations occur rhythmically and that is why the role of rhythm is very important in music as well as in life. It is said by the great maestros of Indian music that the sound ( swara ) is the body while rhythm ( taala ) is the soul of music.

Tabla lessons are now offered on LONG ISLAND. Weekend classes are held in Roslyn, NY.
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