Join us from 2pm onward at the Carnegie Neighborhood Library for Step into Storybooks! This dynamic festival is filled with interactive literacy activities designed to ignite a passion for reading in people of all ages. The event features an author talk with New York Times bestselling author Varsha Bajaj and bilingual storytime presented by Houston…
Join us on Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Houston for the grand opening of Faithful Friends. With hands-on activities and inspiring stories, children will uncover the powerful ways our differences unite us and make us stronger. This exciting exhibit promises to be both fun and thought-provoking, fostering curiosity, and…
In February we held our latest Laya Taal Saadhna student recital. Here are a few photos from the program.
A review for our recent Laya Taal Saadhna student concert was published in the latest issue of the Indo American newspaper. This year’s concert was dedicated to Ustad Zakir Hussain. The article talks about this tribute and shares some of the highlights from the program. Read the full article here
Join us on Saturday, November 2nd as we present two Tabla ensemble pieces at the Houston Public Library – Central Library Diwali event. This is a free event open to the public that will have entertainment, events, and food vendors available. More about the event can be found at the Houston Public Library event calendar.
A look back at Dimensions of Tabla, which was held on Feburary 3, 2024. An audience of several hundred enjoyed 4 unique items in this program conceived of by Pandit Shantilal Shah. The event was given rave reviews in both the Indo-American newspaper and the India Herald newspaper. Enjoy these photos of the event, courtesy…
Join us for Dimensions of Tabla as we explore the nuances of the Tabla through 4 contrasting performances, including a Tabla solo, classical vocal and instrumental performances, and Kathak dance. Popular across Southeast Asia, the Tabla is used both in folk and classical music. It is one of the primary instruments used in northern India…
2023 was a year in which we continued to bring back more in-person performances for students. Providing regular opportunities for students helps give them motivation for their practice and also gives the chance for parents and public audience to see how wonderful all of the students are playing. Along with our student performances, our Guruji,…
On November 30, Pune music lovers witnessed a unique event organized by Taalyogi ashram under the guidance of Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar ji. Three senior students Ramdas ji Palsule, Rajprasad ji Dharmadhikari and our beloved Guruji Shantilal Shah were felicitated by Bade Guruji and Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar ji. The ceremony ended with a superb Tabla…
This is a common question for prospective students and parents interested in enrolling their children in Tabla class. To start, our focus is on teaching the proper technique. This includes learning how to sit with the instrument (posture); where to place your hands; and some of the fundamental notes, or bols, of the Tabla. Mastering…