The past couple of months have been about intense riyaaz and self-reflection for me personally and hence I have been mostly away from Social media. When the covid pandemic induced a lockdown in March 2020, I decided to help people deal with the loneliness by presenting an online program on Indian Music & musicians called #BeattheBlues with Anuradha Pal, where I gave over 1800 minutes of free training in the nuances of Indian music and rhythm, spread over 64 continuous online episodes on FB and Instagram. Seeing over 10,000 people joining me online EVERYDAY from India, US, UK, Canada, Austria, Chile, Argentina, Japan & various other countries, made me realise, just how much our Indian classical music is loved and followed across the world.. Over the years, I have taught Indian Music and Rhythm at several prestigious International universities like Harvard, MIT, New England Conservatory, Monash University etc. as well as been involved in research on the ‘Relationship between Music, Language & the Brain’ at Harvard Science Center and UC, San Diego. Seeking to get a deeper understanding of the history and theory of Indian Music. I also did my M. A. in Indian Music and topped the university, despite no notes as all the classes in chaste Marathi! I have been contemplating how to create a training approach that combines the best of our traditional Guru-shishya Parampara with a contemporary approach, to understanding the depth and beauty of our Indian music and culture. Following decades of gruelling riyaaz, chintan-manan (self-reflection) & experimentation, I am finally happy to announce the launch of my specially designed training modules and a pedagogical approach for students of all levels, at the Anuradha Pal Tabla School in Juhu, Mumbai where we will have in person lessons in small batches following all Covid protocols. Rhythm enthusiasts living abroad or outside Mumbai can join our online classes twice a week. Students will be given certificates, on completion of the prescribed syllabus as per their proficiency. All interested students may WhatsApp / Call +(91) 98219 24847 or email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/p/CfbqAsphiKU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
