Tabla: Group Classes

Learn the beautiful art of Tabla-playing in small group classes, not exceeding 10 students. Admission is open throughout the year to all ages and levels. Individual attention is given to each student.

Students learn basic-to-advanced techniques and compositions, as well as essential information to put them into the context of history and theory of Indian Classical Music. They are also prepared for an annual recital usually held at the end of June. The 2024 recitals will be held on June 22nd at the Chhandayan Center for Indian Music, NYC and online on June 23rd.

Instrument: Students need to bring their own set of tabla. Tabla sets are available for purchase from our store.
Notebook: Every student should come to the class with a notebook.
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable and descent.
Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial to student’s progress. Any absence should be notified in advance.

Scotch Plains/Edison

North Jersey

Location:
690 Beechcrest Drive, River Vale, NJ, 07675
Schedule:
Classes are held every Monday at 6:30 pm, unless otherwise specified. All online classes are held on zoom on Mondays at 6.30 pm. Zoom links are sent to the registered students.

Upcoming Classes:
2024
November (4 classes): 4, 11 (online), 18, 25 (online),
December (5 classes): 2 (in person), 8 (Sunday), 16, 23, 29 (Sunday) - online at 8.30 pm
2025
January (4 classes): 6, 13, 20, 27 - online at 8.30 pm
February (3 classes): 3, 10, 24 - online at 8.30 pm
March (4 classes):
April (4 classes):
May (4 classes):
June (4 classes):
July (4 classes):
August (4 classes):
September (4 classes):
October (4 classes):
November (4 classes):
December (4 classes):

Registration is for the month or semester, not per class. If a student has to miss a class, there will be no refund or make-up class/es offered for the missed class/es​. If Chhandayan has to cancel a class, a make-up class or refund options will be offered. Please click here for more details.

While registering, please choose the right number of classes for that month or semester from the drop-down menu. On completion of the transaction, please send us an email or a note mentioning the month or semester you registered for, along with the registration form and transaction receipt.
Contact: classes@chhandayan.org / 646 281 4062

Hillsborough

Maulik Mehta Residence
17 Lucas Drive, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
classes@tabla.org; 646 281 4062 / 908 494 4653

Thursdays 5 PM onwards, at times individually agreed upon with instructor,
All classes are 45 mts duration.

Fall Schedule:
September 12, 19, 16
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 21, 28
December 5:

Registration is for the month or semester, not per class. If a student has to miss a class, there will be no refund or make-up class/es offered for the missed class/es​. If Chhandayan has to cancel a class, a make-up class or refund options will be offered. Please click here for more details.

While registering, please choose the right number of classes for that month or semester from the drop-down menu. On completion of the transaction, please send us an email or a note to 646 281 4062 mentioning the month or semester you registered for, along with the registration form and the transaction receipt.

Sitar: Group Classes

Learn the beautiful art of Sitar-playing in small group classes, not exceeding 10 students. Classes will be taught by renowned sitar maestro Kushal Das. Admission is open throughout the year to all ages and levels. Individual attention is given to each student.

Students learn basic-to-advanced techniques, as well as essential information to put them into the context of history and theory of Indian Classical Music. They are also prepared for an annual recital usually held at the end of June. The 2024 recitals will be held on June 22nd at the Chhandayan Center for Indian Music, NYC and online on June 23rd.

Instrument: Students need to bring their own sitar. Sitar are available for purchase from our store.
Notebook: Every student should come to the class with a notebook.
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable and descent.
Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial to student’s progress. Any absence should be notified in advance.

Classes will be held on alternate Sundays from 1 to 5 pm.

Nutley

Raga-Based Singing: Private Lessons

Learn the beautiful art of Indian singing with Sanghamitra Chatterjee. This is a private class (one-on-one). Classes are scheduled at the mutual convenience of the Guru and the student. Students receive voice training with basic exercises, instructions on the classical elements of Raga and Tala and learn songs of different types such as bhajan, kirtan, geet, selective film songs, ghazal, regional songs, Tagore songs (Rabindra Sangeet), Nazrulgeeti, Atulprader gaan, folk songs, modern songs, etc. Classes are open to all and there are no pre-requisites. 

Location

51 Union Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
classes@chhandayan.org; 646 281 4062

contact sanghamitra@chhandayan.org

Tabla: Private Lessons

Learn the beautiful art of playing Tabla with Dibyaraka Chatterjee. This is a private class (one-on-one). Classes are scheduled at the mutual convenience of the Guru and the student. Students learn technique, intonation, simple to advanced compositions in various talas (rhythm cycles) and layas (tempi). Each class is one hour long.

Location

51 Union Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
classes@chhandayan.org; 973 460 5282

Contact: dibyarka@chhandayan.org

Sitar Private Lessons

Learn how to play the Sitar from renowned Sitar maestro Kushal Das. This is a private class (one-on-one). Classes are scheduled at the mutual convenience of the Guru and the student. Each class is one hour long.

Location

51 Union Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110
classes@chhandayan.org; 973 460 5282

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