Studying with Ritesh

Artistic Director/composer for the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, Ritesh Das teaches tabla in the traditional style. Classes introduce and develop understanding in tabla stroke technique, recitation (the fundamental spoken tradition that goes hand in hand with the playing technique) and rhythmic theory. Class levels, which are available from the introductory to professional levels, allow for the student interested in studying tabla as a means of relaxation, or those who wish to become professional musicians. Within our institution, the Toronto Tabla Ensemble is the professional company, and a number of Ensemble members are also part of our Teaching Staff.

Teacher to student lineage is an integral part of traditional study methods. All students have opportunity to study with Ritesh's guru, tabla master Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri , on his annual visits to our institution.

Class Levels and Dates

Class levels vary from beginning, for those with little or no playing experience, to advanced, for students who have been studying with Ritesh for numerous years. All students move through the levels of beginning, intermediate and senior classes on an individual basis. This allows for each student to progress at their own pace and classes at all levels are available during each week at the discretion of Ritesh.

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2008 Sessions

Summer I. April 2008.
April 28th - June 27th (eight Week)

Summer II. July 2008.
July 7th - August 21st (seven week)

Beginning Tabla Class
We will be starting the next beginner tabla Class on Mondays 6-7 PM, starting July 7th-August 21.(Seven week).

You can now pay for classes online.

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To register please call (416) 504-7082 ext. 1.

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