Picture a 7 year old child wandering through a residential community... following a mysterious rhythm that captured his attention...he followed the sounds until he found it's source! a music school that he didn't know existed. 

 

That 7 year old was me! The Tabla captured me from the moment I heard it's tones and before you knew it, all I thought about were rhythms, patterns & grooves. Passion and love for the instrument came easily, but the struggle to pursue that passion was real! I didn't come from a family already established in music circles. From getting my first tabla to finding my first teacher... from balancing the cultural norms of a career in STEM to pursuing that excellence in a foreign land.

Through it all, my tabla was my constant companion. That phase of my life also taught me a valuable lesson. WE DO WHAT WE PRIORITIZE!

 

That lesson stayed with me as I juggled deadlines at work, career growth, family priorities, maybe glimmers of a social life :) I got creative in my time management and found myself stealing minutes to play tabla in between meetings or in between adult responsibilities (sometimes this meant drumming on my steering wheel or my dinner plate :D). 

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Was it difficult? YES! But incredibly rewarding! Every time I touched my tabla in between stressful situations at work, I was able to connect to a peace deep within that I cannot express in words. The constant repetition of bols brought me back to a sense of calm amidst tight deadlines, impossible deliverables and organizations demanding super-human efforts. It gave me clarity and made me more productive.

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Practicing tabla and finding time to connect with it daily is now a non-negotiable! It is just as essential as brushing my teeth or working out!

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WE DO WHAT WE PRIORITIZE!

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I established Dhaa School of Music over 16 years ago as a way to share my learnings with others. And now after 20+ years in corporate America, I have decided to dedicate my life to Tabla and to helping others discover the joy, stillness and clarity of mind that I have, and continue to experience. With humor and fun along the way! Music should be fun after all :D

 

Teaching inspires me to keep learning. From unique tailored teaching techniques for adults, children, special learning needs, sensory processing, physical abilities and beyond! Nothing is and should be a barrier on the path to music.

 

​​​These course offerings come from my personal journey as a working professional and from years of teaching busy adults. 

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If your inner musician is screaming out for a way to pursue rhythms and calm your mind... You've landed in just the right place!

 

I'm giving you my proven strategies to pursue your passion without the pressure to practice all the time. No expectations to have perfection in your tabla playing. No destination or goal to achieve by a certain time! This is YOUR TIME and YOUR TABLA JOURNEY! OWN IT! PRIORITIZE IT!

 

All I ask of you is to put in 15 minutes daily (it's okay to have a few cheat days ;) ) and I will help you discover the joy and passion in Tabla playing.  

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Invest in yourself! Sign up now and work towards your mental, physical and spiritual well being while having fun and rediscovering your childlike joy!

 

WE DO WHAT WE PRIORITIZE! So let's do this together!

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- Shreyas