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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.

Class Type
Description
Beginner I
No Experience Necessary. Fundamental study of the tabla including knowledge in the basic strokes and accompanying spoken language - the oral tradition, and the basics of the rhythmic systems and taal structure.   Within one term of classes, students will complete some traditional compositions.

Beginner II and Beginner III levels, continue from this foundation.
Intermediate
Students completing the beginning levels, continue to increase their knowledge of tabla, at their own speed.   Class levels are designed to meet the needs of each student.

Intermediate I, Intermediate II and Intermediate III levels.

Advanced/Professional
As the standard of tabla playing increases to this level, daily practise is integrated into the student's life style. The term advanced or professional becomes relative as one is constantly reminded of the. depth of this art form
Private
Students at any level can take a private class to improve their current technique and musicality.

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2010 Sessions


Toronto Tabla Ensemble is the professional performance group of our institution

We now offer students the option of multiple classes/week.  
See below for the const adjustments applicable.Rates
1 class/week $25/week
2 classes/week $40/week
3 classes/week $45/week

New Beginning Tabla Class FAll

We will be starting the next beginner
tabla Classes starting Sept 9th. (Thursdays 7-8 PM )
and Sept 11 (Saturdays 11AM -12 )
Eight week session
Please call for more info

New Beginning Childrens Tabla Class
Starting Sept 2010, Saturdays

Class Schedule Fall 2010
Sept 7th - Oct 31st
8 Week session

You can now pay for classes online.

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

 

Day
Time
Class
Teacher
Monday 6:00 -7:00 pm Beginner III Ritesh
  7:00 - 8:00 pm Intermediate I
Ritesh
Tuesday
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Senior
Ritesh
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm Beginner IV Ritesh
  7:00 - 8:00 pm Beginner II Ritesh
Thursday
6:00 - 7:00 pm
New Beginner
Ritesh
 
7:00 - 8:00 pm
 Advance
Ritesh
Saturday
11:00 -12:00 noon
New Beginner
Ritesh

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