Workshops
Chhandayan Tabla Ashram – An Invitation to Deepen Your Musical Journey
Every year, Chhandayan offers a series of immersive workshops designed to enhance the study and practice of Indian music. These workshops, which we call Ashrams, are intensive in nature. They include supervised practice sessions and address many aspects of music that cannot always be explored in regular classroom settings. Open to students of all levels and backgrounds, we also warmly welcome those who are studying under other teachers.
The true value and impact of these Ashrams go far beyond musical training. When you spend extended time in the company of fellow seekers—within an environment dedicated to inner and artistic growth—you inevitably emerge changed. This transformation touches not only your musical abilities, but your entire being.
The longer duration of these gatherings creates a unique space: a shedding of ego, a lightness of being, a shift from intellectual effort to pure consciousness. While this experience is ineffable and deeply personal, the Ashram offers the conditions for such a state to emerge. Many who have joined us since 1995 have encountered this transformation. That is why we choose the word Ashram—not merely Workshop.
This year, we are again opening the Tabla Ashram to all students of music and dance—and their families.
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.
Upcoming
Past
Chhandayan Tabla Ashram with Samir Chatterjee
Date
February 16th through February 19th 2017
(Friday to Monday)
Location
4 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Time
Daily three sessions:
9.30 am – 12.30 pm
1.30 – 4.30 pm
5.30 – 7.30 pm
Contact
646 281 4062 / classes@tabla.org
Archive
2017
Chhandayan Tabla Ashram with Samir Chatterjee, Virginia, Oct 15th
North Indian Classical Vocal Workshop with Sanjoy Banerjee, Oct 14th-15th
Carnatic (South Indian) Rhythm Workshop with Selvaganesh and Swaminathan, October 13th-15th
Drum/Percussion Workshop with Dan Weiss, NYC Sep 23rd
Raga/Rhythm Workshop with Sanjoy Banerjee, NYC May 13th thru 14th
Carnatic Rhythm Workshop with Vikku Vinayakram, NYC April 21th thru 22nd
Spring Tabla Ashram (Workshop) with Samir Chatterjee, NYC Feb 18th thru 20th
2016
Summer Tabla Ashram (workshop) with Samir Chatterjee, Edison, May 27th thru 29th
2015
Fall Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NJ, Nov 11th
Summer Tabla Ashram (workshop) with Samir Chatterjee, Edison, Jul 3rd, 4th and 5th
Summer Tabla Ashram (workshop) with Samir Chatterjee, NYC, Jul 10th and 11th
Raga Development Workshop conducted with Sanjoy Banerjee, NYC, Aug 22nd
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, MD, Mar 21st
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NJ, Apr 11th
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NY, Apr 12th
2014
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NY, Nov 2nd
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, PA, Nov 16th
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, MD, Oct 18th
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NJ, Oct 19th
Vocal Workshop with Smt. Rajyasree Ghosh, NY, Oct 27th, 28th and 29th
Voice Culture in Indian Music Workshop conducted by Sanjoy Banerjee, NY, Sep 21st
Voice Culture in Indian Music Workshop conducted by Sanjoy Banerjee, NY, Aug 17t
Summer Tabla Ashram (workshop) with Samir Chatterjee, NJ, Jul 4, 5th and 6th
Rhythm in the Indian Music Context and Gwalior gharana by Samarth Nagarkar, Jun 29th
Introductory Workshop of Odissi Dance with Sonali Mishra, Jun 30th and Jul 2nd
Kirana Music: philosophy, voice culture and technique by Sanjoy Banerjee, Jun 22nd
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NJ, Apr 19
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, MD, Apr 20th
Mid-term Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NY, Apr 26th
Faculty and Advanced Sudents Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, Jun 14th
2013
Tabla Workshop with Samir Chatterjee, NJ, Jul 4, 5, 6 and 7
Instrumental workshop with Prof. Sanjoy Bandopadhyay, Aug 19th, 20th and 21st
Vocal worshop with Rajyasree Ghosh, NY, Jul 21st thru 24th
Testimonials
“Dear Guruji
The thing I wanted to share with you, and if you feel like sharing with your other students / disciples please do, is this :
Since my initiation into tabla I have not, to this extent yet, experienced such a feeling of brotherhood / kinship / love with my gurubhais. A lot of these revelations or feelings have come to me with your blessings and with your example of riyaz. The times when I feel most alive are the times after I’ve pushed myself in your physical presence or spiritual presence. I have come to believe from personal experience that riyaz ( the type of riyaz where you START pushing yourself when it feels impossible to go any further) offer glimpses into spiritual awakenings. I just wanted to share this e mail As a testament to brotherhood and discipline. Everyone in that room these past few days has the capacity for self and world transformation. Our path is clear. Thank you for lighting it up for us to see.
Much love.”