Percussion Program

Discover the profound beauty of Indian rhythm with our Tabla Course — a perfect blend of traditional wisdom and modern training. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced percussionist, this course is designed to help you build strong technique, clear rhythmic vocabulary, and musical sensitivity.

Led by highly experienced tabla gurus, our classes offer step-by-step guidance through hand techniques, bols, talas, improvisation, and performance artistry — available both offline at our Panvel campus and online across the globe.

1. Expert Faculty trained in the guru-shishya parampara and global performance circuits
 

2. Structured Curriculum covering beginner to advanced levels in Tabla
 

3. Emphasis on clarity, control, and expression in rhythm
 

4. Classes available both online and offline with the same depth and professionalism
 

5. Part of a vibrant, inclusive music ecosystem where you can collaborate across genres
 

1. Tala mastery across traditional Hindustani and cross-cultural contexts
 

2. Improvisational skill and the ability to accompany diverse instruments and vocal forms
 

3. Precision in hand movement, posture, and tone
 

4. Discipline, patience, and musical focus
 

5. Cultural understanding of classical Indian music and its lineage

1. Perform traditional and contemporary tabla compositions with clarity and control
 

2. Confidently accompany vocalists and instrumentalists
 

3. Build a strong portfolio of solo and group performances
 

4. Prepare for certifications, stage events, recordings, and auditions
 

5. Develop deeper connection with Indian classical music and its rhythmic beauty

Beginner Level: 18 Months

1. Basic bols, hand techniques, and understanding of teen taal
 

2. Foundational exercises and compositions
 

3. Simple accompaniment training

Intermediate Level: 2 Years

1. Expanded tala repertoire (jhaptaal, rupak, ektaal)
 

2. Kaida, rela, tukra, tihai, and improvisation practice
 

3. Group performance and collaboration

Advanced Level: 3 Years

1. Complex compositions, advanced improvisational structure
 

2. Stage presence and solo tabla performance
 

3. Fusion & contemporary rhythm applications

Unlock the pulse of music with our Drum Course — designed for aspiring drummers of all levels who want to master rhythm, coordination, and creative expression. Whether you're stepping behind a drum kit for the first time or looking to polish your skills, our course offers an immersive, technique-driven experience.

With access to professional mentors and real-world performance guidance, you’ll explore genres like rock, pop, jazz, funk, gospel, Latin, and Indian fusion — available both offline at our Panvel campus and online across the world.

1. Faculty of experienced touring and studio drummers
 

2. Structured, progressive syllabus tailored to each student’s growth
 

3. Focus on timing, technique, groove, and musicality
 

4. One-on-one sessions and ensemble practice
 

5. Available both online and offline with the same level of depth and engagement

1. Precision in rhythm and timing across styles
 

2. Hand-foot coordination, stamina, and posture
 

3. Reading drum notation and charts
 

4. Creative improvisation and soloing
 

5. Confidence to perform on stage or in a studio setting

1. Play grooves and fills confidently across a range of genres
 

2. Understand rhythm theory and basic music reading
 

3. Perform with a band and adapt to live or recorded settings
 

4. Gain technical control and musical expression
 

5. Be performance-ready for auditions, gigs, or studio sessions

Beginner Level – 18 Months

1. Basic grooves (rock/pop), sticking, and coordination
 

2. Rudiments and basic rhythm reading
 

3. Introduction to timing, metronome use, and warm-up drills
 

Intermediate Level – 2 Years

1. Advanced rudiments, syncopation, and groove development
 

2. Chart reading and transitions across styles
 

3. Playing in ensembles and basic solo structuring
 

Advanced Level – 3 Years

1. Mastery of genres (jazz, funk, Latin, fusion)
 

2. Advanced improvisation and independence
 

3. Studio-ready playing and stagecraft techniques

The Mridangam is not just a percussion instrument — it's the heartbeat of Carnatic music. At Vivek Music Academy, our Mridangam Course is designed for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced artists who want to explore, master, and preserve the rich rhythmic heritage of South India.

Whether you're learning in-person in Panvel or online from anywhere in the world, our curriculum blends traditional pedagogy with personalized mentorship — making it one of the most comprehensive Mridangam training programs in India.

1. Learn from renowned and experienced Mridangam artists

2. Structured lessons based on Carnatic rhythm syllables, talas, and fingering techniques

3. Online and offline classes available with equal depth and rigor

4. Focus on both solo performance and accompaniment skills

5. Learn theory, repertoire, and improvisation in a performance-oriented approach

1. Mastery over tala (rhythm cycles) and laya (tempo)

2. Precision in fingering techniques and hand coordination

3. Listening and accompaniment skills with vocal or instrumental Carnatic music

4. Rhythmic creativity through korvais, nadais, and arudis

5. Strong foundation in Carnatic rhythmic theory and practice

1. Gain deep understanding of South Indian classical rhythm

2. Play confidently in solo and group Carnatic performances

3. Accompany vocal, instrumental, and dance concerts with sensitivity

4. Develop improvisational skills and command over tala variations

5. Prepare for stage performances, competitions, or higher studies in percussion

Beginner Level – 18 Months

1. Introduction to basic strokes, syllables (solkattu), and simple talas
 

2. Focus on proper hand placement, posture, and playing technique
 

3. Building rhythmic memory and responding to tempo changes
 

Intermediate Level – 2 Years

1. Mastery of common talas like Adi, Rupaka, and Misra Chapu
 

2. Introduction to korvais, mora-korvais, and rhythmic structuring
 

3. Accompaniment techniques for Carnatic vocal/instrumental
 

Advanced Level – 3 Years

1. Advanced tala improvisation, nadai variations, and eduppu responses
 

2. Mridangam solo performance techniques and thematic presentation
 

3. Preparation for concerts, arangetrams, and advanced certifications
 

Konnakol is the ancient South Indian art of vocal percussion — the spoken expression of rhythm using rhythmic syllables. More than a technique, it's a powerful tool for internalizing complex rhythmic structures, essential for every serious musician, percussionist, or composer.

At Vivek Music Academy, our Konnakol Course is a rare opportunity to study this rhythmic language in depth. Open to vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, composers, and percussionists across all genres — both online and offline — this course equips you with rhythmic fluency, clarity, and creativity.

1. Learn from expert artists rooted in Carnatic rhythm traditions

2. One of the very few structured Konnakol courses in India

3. Focus on practical application across various music and dance forms

4. Available both online (global access) and offline in Panvel

5. Trusted by composers, instrumentalists, and drummers worldwide

1. Mastery of rhythmic syllables (solkattu) and vocal articulation

2. Understanding of tala systems and rhythmic subdivisions

3. Internalizing complex time signatures and tempo changes

4. Application of Konnakol in improvisation, composition, and performance

5. Integration with Western and Indian classical, jazz, and contemporary music

1. Speak and vocalize rhythm patterns with clarity and fluency

2. Understand and use korvais, mora-s, nadai shifts, and eduppus

3. Improve timing, phrasing, and rhythmic awareness in any genre

4. Compose and improvise rhythm phrases with confidence

5. Enhance your skills as a performer, teacher, or composer

Beginner Level – 18 Months

1. Introduction to solkattu syllables, hand gestures, and basic talas
 

2. Exercises to build rhythmic stability and speed
 

3. Speaking basic mora and korvai patterns in Adi and Rupaka talas
 

Intermediate Level – 2 Years

1. Mastering jatis (3, 4, 5, 7, 9) and tala structure variations
 

2. Developing longer korvais and rhythmic dialogues
 

3. Cross-rhythms, syncopation, and tempo transitions
 

Advanced Level – 3 Years

1. Advanced applications: composing rhythmic structures in various nadais
 

2. Solo Konnakol performance skills and thematic improvisation
 

3. Integration with drumming, dance accompaniment, and global music systems