About Me
How I Found My Path in Tabla and Santoor
Music has been part of my life from a very young age. Growing up around my grandfather’s songs, poems, and stage performances, I naturally developed a deep connection with rhythm and melody.
Those early experiences shaped my understanding of music and eventually led me to pursue it not just as a passion, but as a lifelong path.
Foundations in Rhythm and Discipline
My formal journey with rhythm took shape under the guidance of Shri Lokanath Khuntia ji in Odisha. His approach combined patience with discipline, creating a learning environment where clarity mattered more than speed. The values he instilled continue to shape how I practise, listen, and approach music as a lifelong process rather than a performance skill.
Training, Technique, and Musical Language
In 2020, I moved to Mumbai to study at the Sangeet Mahabharti Institute, founded by Padma Bhushan Pandit Nikhil Ghosh. Under the mentorship of Shri Anupam Mishra ji, my training evolved beyond mechanics. Technique became expressive, and practice began to feel like a language through which rhythm could speak with intent and emotion.
Discovery of Santoor and Continuing Growth
My introduction to the Santoor marked a quieter but deeply transformative phase of learning. I began my training with Smt. Suma Hegde ji, where I connected with the instrument's meditative and flowing nature. Today, I continue my journey under Dr. Dhananjay Daithankar ji at Nupurnaad Academy, Pune. Each teacher has contributed a distinct perspective, shaping a musical understanding rooted in depth, balance, and continual refinement.
Shubh Santoor exists to make learning Tabla feel simple, guided, and achievable.
Every lesson is designed to remove confusion, help you understand exactly what to practice, and give you real-time correction so your technique improves the right way.
Whether you're starting from zero or returning after a long break, you’ll learn at a steady, comfortable pace with clear direction each step of the way. Students often tell us they finally understand what they’re doing and can see their progress week after week.
To offer high-quality Tabla training where every student receives structured lessons, personal guidance, and ongoing support. We want you to feel confident in your practice, know where you're headed, and develop real skill that stays with you for life.
