Come join Samir Chatterjee for a workshop on tabla and Indian Rhythm at the Chhandayan Center.
Students of Tabla and other branches of music and dance interested in Indian rhythm may join. Students of all teachers and institutions are also welcome to join. A minimum level of learning experience is required. Students should bring their own instruments, notebooks, a non-intrusive recording device and may bring their water bottle and cushion, if needed. They should wear descent and comfortable dress. They should be in practice for a certain number of hours in preparation for the workshop.
Workshop Schedule:
Sunday November 15, 2026 10am to 5 pm
Seating: On the floor, Students can bring their own cushion.
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable, decent. Please take off your shoes at the entrance of the building.
Food and beverage: Only water is allowed inside the workshop space.
Parking: Ample parking available in the campus.
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
CHHANDAYAN'S EVENTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE.
And the following donors: N. Balasubramanium, Sanjeev Bala, Penny Brill, Anjan and Sheba Chatterjee, Erawati Bawle, Matteo Banerjee, Mandeep and Paresh Trivedi, Keyur Thakar, Jagat Mavani, Rajesh Abhyankar, and others.
In this workshop Samir Chatterjee will lead the attendees through a guided practice session on
1) the different aspects of tabla technique, tone, vocabulary and language,
2) different types of compositions and application,
3) how to maximize the benefits of practice.
Irrespective of physical ability, we feel blessed to sit and practice for hours without fatigue. Instead of discomfort, we feel a growing swell of energy from an unknown, divine source. It is sheer Grace—and we are grateful to share this path with all of you.
We sincerely hope you will consider making this commitment.
Irrespective of physical ability, we feel blessed to sit and practice for hours without fatigue. Instead of discomfort, we feel a growing swell of energy from an unknown, divine source. It is sheer Grace—and we are grateful to share this path with all of you.
We sincerely hope you will consider making this commitment.
Samir Chatterjee
Samir Chatterjee is a virtuoso tabla player. He performs and teaches all around the world. He can be heard on numerous recordings as soloist, and with other outstanding musicians from the East and the West. Samir lives in New Jersey and presides over a center for Indian music in midtown Manhattan. Samir teaches at several universities. He performed at the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. He has also performed several times at the UN General Assembly. His compositions and writings are widely acclaimed. Samir played a significant role in the musical revival in Afghanistan. He is the recipient of a few awards such as the Sunshine Award, Jadu Bhatta Award and Acharya Varistha Award.