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England – West Midlands

Teachers & Performers of Indian Music & Dance

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TABLA, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU
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Name: Arathi Arun
E-Mail: arathiarun1111@gmail.com
Field: Indian Clas­sical Music ( Carnatic Style)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Telephone: 07455276367
Misc. Info: Indian clas­sical music classes for all ages, con­ducted in Birmingham and Leicester, UK, by Arathi Arun, who has an experi­ence of 15+ years in this field. She has won 200 + certifi­cates in music com­peti­tions (clas­sical, light music and semi-clas­sical) in India. Classes include Carnatic lessons, bhajans and theory of Carnatic music. Study materials are pro­vided along with this very organised and intense vocal train­ing method. After reaching a certain level in their train­ing, stu­dents are given per­formance opportun­ities to showcase their talent in public events. Arathi Arun is a very devoted and passionate tea­cher, who encourages her stu­dents to do their best and pro­vides them with a high quality train­ing in this divine art of Carnatic music, the soul – stirring music style of South India. If you are inter­ested in learn­ing Carnatic music from Arathi Arun, please con­tact her by the phone number or email address mentioned above.


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Name: Carnatic Music Circle & Tabla
E-Mail: santhanhome@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic/ Karnatik clas­sical vocal, Devotional singing & Tabla
Location: Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, UK
Telephone: 0790653576
Misc. Info: Web­site – https://carnatic-circle.com/https://www.facebook.com/CarnaticCircle/ 1) Carnatic Vocal/Singing – Teaching the age old tradition of learning the Swaravalis and build up to Alankarams, Gitam, Varnams  & Keerthanais for grade exams. 2) Tabla Lessons – Lessons for children/adults in the theory & practical aspects such as Kaydas/Paltas, taals, Moharas, Mukhdas and Relas. 3) Devotional singing Lessons – Learn story-telling with music & Devotional Choral Singing or Bhajans..

Name: Aneissha Chebolu
E-Mail:  aneissha.mech@gmail.com
Field: Classical Music Vocal (Carnatic), Light-Classical, Semi-Classical
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Telephone: 07884470673
Misc. Info: Classes from beginner level to advanced level. Lessons in person or online – you choose. Several years of experience having even taught kids. Students have performed at several events and concerts. Can also train in semi-classical music, light-classical and fusion music (Indo-Western). Performed several concerts and won many competitions and awards..

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT LEARNING THE TABLA?
This is a book/streaming audio set that can get you started. More Info.

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Name: Amarjit Gill
E-Mail: haripa@live.co.uk
Field: Giddha, Bhangra and Bolly­wood Dance classes
Location: Birmingham B44 0HF
Telephone: 07572408108
Misc. Info: Haripa are A U.K based female dance group (founded/run By Amarjit Gill). We seek to promote awareness of Giddha, Bhangra and Bolly­wood dance styles to the wider community (Giddha and Bhangra are folk dance styles from Punjab, North India). We are available to perform all over the U.K at all kinds of public, corporate and family events (e.g., weddings, birthday parties, concerts, festivals, music and arts events, video shoots, charity events, promos etc.) Our style of dance is a unique choreo­graphed blend of Giddha, Bhangra and Bolly­wood. Our moves are energetic, exuberant and display feminine grace. Join us: If you are inter­ested in joining Haripa. Please get in touch (female only and over 18)..


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Name: Gurmeet Kaur
E-Mail: Datida@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: United Kingdom, Birmingham, Wolverhampton
Telephone: 07450660575
Misc. Info: Also available for vocal and other instrumental instruction. Also teaches on Zoom..

Name: Mrs Jayasri Rama Krishna
E-Mail: nrk72@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Clas­sical Flute & Guitar
Location: Wolverhampton, Birmingham
Telephone: 07415862152
Misc. Info: Classes for play­ing Carnatic clas­sical music on flute & guitar..


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Name: Prof. Himadri Lahiry
E-Mail: hlahiry@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: 18 Barbel Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 0TQ
Telephone: 01902 739228 / 07580802642
Misc. Info: Prof. Lahiry with his wizardry of fingers, is highly sought after as tabla player. He has fascinated and excited listen­ers for many years in the UK, USA. UAE, India and abroad. He has accom­panied tabla with India’s finest singers, maestros and soloists. He has developed an unique style of his own, which is the combination of four gharanas he learnt from Ustad Munne Khan, Lalanji, Ustad Keramatulla Khan, Bhuneshwar Pandey, Harisadan Goswami and Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh.  Prof. Lahiry’s book on “Tabla Playing Made Simple” is used as text book in many music schools in the UK, Australia and USA. Prof. Lahiry has more than 40 years of tabla teach­ing experi­ence and produced some fine artists.

THESE BOOKS MAY NOT BE FOR YOU
A superficial exposure to music is acceptable to most people; but there is an elite for whom this is not enough. If you have attained certain social and intellectual level, Elementary North Indian Vocal (Vol 1-2) may be for you.

This has compositions, theory, history, and other topics. All exercises and compositions have audio material which may be streamed over the internet for free. It is available in a variety of formats to accommodate every budget.
Are you really ready to step up to the next level? Check your local Amazon.

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Name: Sabir Masih
E-Mail: sabirmasih1234@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Birmimgham (West Midlands)
Telephone: 07586128618
Misc. Info: sharing my knowledge and matured skills will be a pleasure for this difficult instrument, also this will give you good guidance and improve your tabla. Contact me for any query you have. I will be happy to be on your side on your tabla learning journey. A view of all techniques will be given. Tabla solo, tabla accompaniment (Sangat). 1-2-1 teaching is the best way, but if you require online lessons are available as well..


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Name: Alison Noonan
E-Mail: alison@variations-on-a-theme.co.uk
Field: String quartet play­ing Bolly­wood music
Location: Coventry UK (but we play nationally)
Telephone: 07890 388065
Misc. Info: http://www.instagram.com/AlisonGabrielleCellist . We play a growing selection of Indian Bolly­wood music. We per­form regularly at Indian weddings and corporate events..


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Name: Raga Rani at Asian Arts Music Academy
E-Mail: ranipal2009@gmail.com
Field: Hindu­stani – vocal, instru­mental
Location: Sutton Coldfield & Erdington West Midlands
Telephone: 07440383691
Misc. Info: Learn to sing clas­sical Indian music – health and happiness for you, your children and friends. The raga form is spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional energies. Further infor­mation can be found at www.schoolofeverything.com. Raga Rani All classes begin­ners/ intermediate one-to-one stu­dents – £20 per hour. group tuition in Erdington West Midlands, UK; Masterclass £40 per hour with visiting guru/ustads through­out the year..

Name: Vinayak Akash Ramcharan
E-Mail: vinayak.akash@gmail.com
Field: Bansuri, Harmon­ium, Tabla, & Dholki
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, Grosvenor Road,
Telephone: 07584025366
Misc. Info: Student of Julia Ohrman, whom is a student of Pt. Hari Prasad himself.

LEARNING THE TABLA-1? YOU MAY BE READY FOR LEARNING THE TABLA-2
This is a book/streaming audio set that continues where the first book left off. More Info.

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Name: Miss R Dulasee Maheswara Sarma
E-Mail: dulaseemsarma@accamail.com
Field: Veena
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Telephone: (+44) 07866 546 107
Misc. Info: Will be taking one-to-one classes in Birmingham and on­line classes through Skype.

Name: Nithiya Sathish
E-mail: nathan.nith@yahoo.com
Field: Veena
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Telephone: (+44) 0724506350
Misc Info: Have completed more than 10 years experience in Veena and will be taking one to one classes as well as online classes through Skype or Whatsapp.


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