ALL MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES WILL BE LIVE AT THE BHAVAN ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND THURSDAY.
STUDENTS CAN AVAIL THE OPTION OF ATTENDING THE CLASS ONLINE ON MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
Registration in person: SAT 19 July | 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Start: Sun 20 July 2025
End: Thurs 7 August 2025
Finale Events: Sat 9 & Sun 10 August 2025
Please see general TIMETABLE below.
Mridangam is a South Indian Percussion instrument, a vital part of both music concerts and dance recitals. Our resident Mridangam Guru is offering 3 unique courses useful to both instrumentalists and dancers.
MRIDANGAM COURSE – This course is open to beginners and advanced students, and is a brilliant opportunity to learn the nuances of playing the instrument in an intensive environment. Learn the basics of tala structure, rhythm accent, rhythm syllables, variations, creativity in composing, and the aspects of Laya (tempo – 3 speeds). For advanced students, you will also get an insight into the formula to composing endlessly in the Pancha jathi talas – the 5 principal rhythms patterns.
A talented performer and teacher, M. Balachandar has accompanied some of the greatest Indian classical musicians including sitar legend late Pandit Ravi Shankar and the famous Dr. Balamurali Krishna. Several of his former students have gone on to become successful professional artists including Pirashanna Thevarajah who has toured with sitar player Anoushka Shankar.