Deepak Desai's
Tabla Gurukul
Your home for the pursuit of percussion.
Artiste's Profile
Deepak was born in 1989 into a family of Artistes. His father Sri Gopal M.G.Desai is a Tabalji and also a vocalist who was groomed at the renowned Ganayogi Panchakshara Gawai’s Veereshwara Punyashrama, Gadag. His mother, Smt. Padmavathi also comes from a artistic lineage. Deepak was initiated into tabla at a tender age of 8 years by his father himself. He began his tutelage under internationally renowned tabla exponent, Pt. Ravindra Yavagal in the year 1998-99 and he is continuing his training till date. Deepak is a Graduate in Science and a Gold Medalist Master Graduate in Music.
Deepak is a B-High graded artist in All India Radio, Bangalore. In the year 2007, he won the first prize in the prestigious All India Radio National Level Music Competition in the category of Hindustani Instrumental Tabla. Recognizing this achievement, ITC Sangeeth Research Academy(west), in collaboration with The Music Forum-Mumbai, awarded him the prestigious Pt. Nikhil Ghosh Memorial Promising Artist Award in 2007. On this occasion, he had the honour of performing Tabla solo at the reputed NCPA hall, Mumbai. He regularly performs at AIR and Doordarshan, Bangalore.
Few of his other achievements in the field of music are;
- Won first prize in Kalapratibhotsava – 2006, a state level competition organized by the Department of Kannada and Culture, Government of Karnataka.
- He has been awarded scholarships by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) – dept. of culture, Govt. of India, Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy - Govt. of Karnataka, and Sursagar - Bangalore and Sri Rama Kala Vedike - Bangalore.
- Passed Vidwat Tabla examinations held by Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, Govt. of Karnataka and Visharada examination conducted by Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya.
- His performances include All Karnataka Children’s Music and Dance Fest organized by Kala Vikasa Parishad, Gadag and was awarded the title ‘Bala Sangeeta Kala Srinidhi’.
- He was a part of Tabla Trio performed at Dr. Gangubai Hangal’s Birthday Celebration at Hubli.
- He performed throughout the state in a series of Tabla ensemble concerts titled ‘Tabla Philia’, organized by Chandayana - U.S.A, in collaboration with Sunada Art Foundation, Bangalore.
- Performed tabla solo at Pt. Panchakshari Gawai Punyatithi, Shimoga.
- Performed at Shree Ganapathi Sachchidananda Ashrama, Mysore.
- He has accompanied several senior vocal and instrumental artists such as Pt. Indudhar Nirody, Pt. Parameshwar Hegde, Smt. Aditi Upadhyaya, Pt.Nagaraj Havaldar, Sri.K.S.Rajesh (flute), Vid.C.N.Chandrashekhar (Violin), to name a few. In addition Deepak Desai has also performed in Hindustani – Carnatic Jugalbandi, and other light forms of music concerts.
Deepak has taken up Tabla as his profession and has been teaching tabla to a number of enthusiasts. He had also taught for a few years at AVAS, an NGO which is led by Padmashri Anita Reddy, devoted to educate children of backward class in cultural art forms.
At present Deepak is a Freelance Tabla performer and Teacher.
TABLA GURUKUL
Sri. Deepak Desai had been learning Tabla for nearly three decades and still in pursuit of learning from internationally renowned Tabla exponent and Maestro Guru Pt. Ravindra Yavagal.
"Tabla Gurukul" is the brain child of Deepak, through which he intends to share and propagate the Fine art of Tabla in a similar environment to that of a Gurukul, where the disciple not only gets to have classes but also to go to concerts to listen to other artistes, involve in performing individually and also with his or her gurubandhus (classmates), promoting the overall growth of the learner.
He has the experience of teaching Tabla for more than 15 years now, catering to more than 100 students of all age groups from 5 to 60+, which includes not only school and college students but also working professionals from different sectors of society. Also as an added convenience online (both domestic and foreign) and offline classes (preferably at Guru's place or at Students home as well considering the respective fee) are offered. He also has the experience of working in music schools and NGO, but predominantly for individuals who are enthusiastic in learning the art form in one on one Gurukul system.
TABLA GURUKUL conducts bhaitaks (private interactive performing sessions with guru, students and that community) once every 3 months, a Gurupurnima once every year where students get to perform individually or in groups, where they also hear the performance of fellow Gurubandhus and the Guest artistes or performers from outside as well.
That said, excited to meet up with enthusiastic people in the near future.
" It has been a wonderful experience learning from tabala gurukul and guru has taught me how to simplify complicated compositions by explaining situations in life as an example. This made my learning easier, fun and interesting. I felt good all these years. Thank you sir. "
" I had been learning tabla from almost 5½ yrs under your guidance and have seen so much of changes in the way I play the tabla and noticeably I have been getting better day by day... And I thank you very much for your patience in teaching and correcting us always when we go wrong... And I will become more better under your guidance sir....
Thank you 🙏. "
" I’ve been learning tabla for nearly 4 years under the guidance of my guru Sri. Deepak Desai I have discovered new dimensions in tabla and thank you sir for nurturing my passion for tabla. "
" I’ve been learning tabla for 4.5 years under my guru, Mr. Deepak Desai, whose endless patience and guidance have shaped me. Performing at Bhaitaks and Guru Purnima deepened my passion and helped me overcome stage fear. "
" Over the ten+ years of learning tabla under Deepak sir, I have built a strong relationship with him that goes beyond a superficial correspondence that most teachers offer. He has dedicated time and resources to my journey, not just in tutoring, but in creating opportunities for me to play in recitals/bhaitaks and engage with the larger community of his Guruji, Pandit Ravindra Yavagal ji. "
" As a student of Hindustani vocals, it was important for me to understand the concept of taal and how to use it to improve your creativity. Learning Tabla from DEEPAK sir made it easy for me. "
" I started learning tabla in 2022 from Deepak Desai sir I got to know about him over the years. He is very patient,gives opportunities,his teaching style is adapted by everyone and has a very good amount of experience and he's a very supportive person. "
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Both Online and Offline classes are offered
Alongside Hindustani classical vocal Light vocal also taught
Vocal classes are held both individually and in small batches of less than 5 members.
Tabla classes will be on individual basis.
Enthusiastic people irrespective of any age restrictions and skill level can join.
Fee structure of classes
Hindustani Tabla
(weekly one session)
- Beginners Rs. 600/session of 1hrIf students are complete beginners and till around 3 years into learning.
- Intermediate Rs. 750/session At least above 3 years learnt and till around 7 years into learning.
- Advanced Rs. 1000/session Anyone learning for at least 7 years and beyond that.
Hindustani Classical vocal
- Individual classes Rs. 300/session of 1hrOnce a week.
- Group classes Rs. 1200/month Weekly two sessions of around 40 mins each.
Contact Us
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deepakstablagurukul@yahoo.com
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