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Name: Acharya Per­forming Arts Academy Inc
E-Mail: asha.apaainc@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Clas­sical Bharathanatyam dance, Key­board, Yoga, Shloka (Teaching & Perfor­mance)
Location: Naperville, Aurora, Schaumburg, IL
Telephone: 630-281-2859
Misc. Info: Renowned Bharathanatyam dancer and musician Guru Vidushi Asha Adiga Acharya along with versatile pro­fes­sional artists are con­duct­ing Bharathanatyam dance, Carnatic classical music, key­board, yoga, shloka classes. Each class is formed to teach authentic basics as well as particular dances/songs for kids and adults. Please go to https://www.ashaacharya.org/  for more details..

Name: Akshaya Music Academy
E-Mail: akshayamusicacademy@gmail.com
Field: Vocal / Keyboard / Guitar / Flute / Violin / Voice culture
Location: 2509, Honeysuckle Lane, Rolling Meadows,IL-60008
Telephone: (248) 224 6694
Misc. Info: Learn to sing and play Indian clas­sical, Western, dev­otional & film music in an interesting & unique style. Well experi­enced, young & talented teachers with great teach­ing experi­ence. Teaching students of all age groups starting from 4 years up to …(You are never too old to learn!) Classes are con­ducted Tuesday through Sunday. Enrollment in the academy requires pre-registration. Students can appear for music exams in both theory & practicals & get certified after getting trained. .


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Name: Ms Anjana Bhatt
E-Mail: anjananbhatt@gmail.com
Field: Harmon­ium and vocal (Hindustani clas­sical music, light songs/ sugam geet, Bhajans, baalgeet/ children’s songs, old Hindi film songs)
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL – 60169
Telephone: 847-594-4204
Misc. Info: I have done Bachlors in music (vocal- Hindu­stani las­sical) and have teach­ing experi­ence of 5 years in music insti­tutes. I have been giving pri­vate tuitions for 8 yrs. I have also given solo and group song per­formances at dif­ferent festi­vals and insti­tutes in India and was a radio artist in Baroda, India for a couple of years. I have recently rendered my voice in a music album called ‘Angnama Nache Mor’ which is a collection of popular children’s songs in Gujarati. I can give theory and practical classes (individual / group) for har­monium and vocal, teach light songs/sugam geet, bhajans, baalgeet / children’ songs and old Hindi film songs to anybody who is inter­ested in music and is above 5 yrs.

Name: Dr. Tapan Bhattacharyya
E-Mail: robichakra@yahoo.co.in
Field: Hindu­stani Vocal (Lessons & Perfor­mance)
Location: Homewood, Il. 60430.
Telephone: 708-957-7135.
Misc. Info: Instruction is given as indi­vidual lessons, or in groups. Classes held during weekday evening (7:30 / 8:30PM), and week-ends. http://darbarimusicschool.com/ Skype lessons also given..

Name: Bolly­wood Groove
E-Mail: info@bollygroove.com
Field: Bolly­wood and Bhangra
Location: Multiple Studio Locations
Telephone: 312-77-BOLLY
Misc. Info: Bolly­wood Groove is a premier Bolly­wood and Bhangra dance / fitness company. We teach at multiple locations includ­ing Chicago, Evanston, Skokie and Schaumburg. Featured on NBC, ABC, Groupon, Sun Times and WCIU, our classes are known for their quality content, joyfulness and effectiveness! We also have a pro­fes­sional dance troupe that per­forms at all public and pri­vate events includ­ing weddings, corporate events and more. ( http://www.bollygroove.com/classes/class-schedule/ )

Name: Sandip Burman
E-Mail: Sandipburman@hotmail.com
Field: Tabla, Sitar, Voice & Tabla Tarang
Location: Chicago, Naperville & Schaumburg, IL
Telephone: Cell: 773-294-2091
Misc. Info: Inter­nationally touring musician teaches Indian rhythm and melody in Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL & Schaumburg, IL USA- especially during the U.S. Summer. He teaches all ability levels: Children to Adult. Additionally, while touring he teaches in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle & Melbourne), Singapore, Vancouver, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico. He is also avail­able for lessons via video conferencing and Skype. Please visit his web­site: www.SandipBurman.com

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT LEARNING THE TABLA?
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Name: Kiran Chouhan
E-Mail: kiranchauhan2003@yahoo.co.in
Field: Kathak
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone: 847/985-9142
Misc. Info: Ms. Kiran Chouhan is an inter­nationally known artist who has spent over 20 years studying, teach­ing and per­forming Kathak under the direction of the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj. Ms. Chouhan has shown her talents not only as a dancer but also as a choreo­grapher. In addition to numer­ous per­formances in India, Ms. Chouhan has per­formed in China, Russia, Kenya, France, Germany, U.K. and the United States. I conduct classes pri­vate and group. Please email me for more infor­mation.


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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.
Are you really ready to step up to the next level? Check your local Amazon.

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Name: H. Ramakrishnan
E-Mail: hramakrishnaiyer@yahoo.co.uk
Field: Carnatic vocal, Nanasankeertham, Mridangam, Kanjira and Konnakkol
Location: Bloomington, Il 61704
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.hramakrishnan.com – I have been per­forming and teach­ing music and various per­cus­sion instru­ments. I also have been honoured by the state govt of Tamil Nadu which conferred on me, the “Kalaimamani Award” for conserving the dying art form of konnakkol. : Konnakkol is a very unique art form where you vocally render the per­cus­sion syllables and accompany a regular Carnatic classical concert. I would be happy to pass on this 300 year old artform to anybody who is interested and also teach Carnatic vocal, namasankeertham and various per­cus­sion instru­ments.


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Name: I-RADHA (Indian Rhythms Arts Dances Heritage Academy)
E-Mail: i-radha@hotmail.com
Field: Bolly­wood dances, Acting classes, Arts classes
Location: Elk Grove Village and Libertyville Illinois
Telephone: 847-483-4158
Misc. Info: I-RADHA is a not-for-profit organi­zation. I-RADHA’s mission is not only to keep our Indian heritage alive in the trad­itional way, but to take it to new heights. I-RADHA offers Bolly­wood Dances, acting and arts classes for all ages and gender. We provide the oppor­tunity for our stu­dents to per­form on stage.


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Name: Gauri Jog
E-Mail: gaurijog@hotmail.com
Field: Kathak
Location: Schaumburg, IL 60194
Telephone: 847-755-9625
Misc. Info: I teach Kathak (an Indian clas­sical dance) to inter­ested people in Chicagoland area. Dance & music is my passion and I look forward to hear from anyone who wants to know/ learn Kathak dance. Check out http://www.gaurijog.com/

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: Kala Eternal Rhythms
E-Mail: kertabla@gmail.com
Field: Tabla, Pakhawaj, Dholak, Naal, Dhol
Location: Hanover Park, IL 60133
Telephone: 630-670-3954
Misc. Info: Raju Deshmukh learned the art of tabla play­ing from guru Shree Chuttanlal Pakhawaji of the Banares Gharana. This art was passed down to him in the clas­sical music trad­ition of guru To Disciple. Raju earned his music degree from M.S. Uni­versity of Baroda, India. He has continued his pursuit of this art by work­ing with the honorable tabla maestro Swapan Chowdhury, an instructor at the Ali Akbar Music College in San Rafael, California. Recently he has also started learn­ing from Pt. Ashok Maitra. At Kala Eternal Rhythms school, train­ing is avail­able for begin­ners as well as experi­enced stu­dents. Intense train­ing offered through work­shops with world renowned artists at various times..

Name: Kalapriya Center For Indian Per­forming Arts
E-Mail: education@kalapriya.org
Field: Bharata­natyam, Kathak, Bolly­wood
Location: Classes Held in Downtown Chicago
Telephone: 312-436-2789
Misc. Info: www.kalapriya.org Kalapriya pro­vides dance education to people of all ages, introducing them to the joys of movement, music, and imagination through Indian clas­sical dance forms. Drawing from cultural trad­itions that have been evolving over centuries, stu­dents of all ages, backgrounds, and dance experi­ence are welcomed into the academy’s fold..

Name: Uma Vyjayanthimala Kallakuri
E-Mail: kskallakuri@hotmail.com
Field: Kuchi­pudi, Bharatnatyam
Location: Bloomington, IL-61704, USA
Telephone: 309-661-9371
Misc. Info: Uma per­forms and teaches both Kuchi­pudi and Bharatnatyam. She is an ‘A’ grade artist for Door­darshan – TV network, India; ICCR empanelled artist; per­formed exten­sively in India, Japan, Oman, Dubai and USA; published research oriented articles on dance in various magazines and news papers; choreographed dance productions include solos & dance-dramas like Tiruppavai of Andal etc.

Name: Karida’s School of Orientale Dance/Kari Dotson
E-Mail: karida@karidazahava.com
Field: Bolly­wood
Location: Springfield IL 62704
Telephone: 217-241-8370
Misc. Info: www.karidazahava.com. Dance instructor since 1987. Director of “The Bolly Dollys” and “Troupe Zahava”. Teaching Bolly­wood group choreographies, Garbha / Dandiyaa, and Bhangra-fitness out of my home until new suitable studio space can be located.

Name: Lakshminarayana Keralapura
E-Mail: hklakshmi1@hotmail.com
Field: Mrudangam
Location: Waukegan Lake County Chicago
Telephone: 2243814663
Misc. Info: Having learnt this art in the child­hood and having played for dif­ferent famous artists, knowing the beauty of this art, I’m loving to have this art spread to all the people who ever is interested in learn­ing the same. Cur­rently having classes at Schaumberg, Des plains and Naperville.

Name: Guru Dilshad Khan
E-Mail: dilshadkhankathak@gmail.com
Field: Kathak
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Telephone: 773-961-6857
Misc. Info: Guru Dilshad Khan has over 25 years of experi­ence teach­ing Kathak to all levels and ages of dancers. Classes are avail­able for all levels and ages, includ­ing begin­ner adults. If inter­ested, please call and leave a message.

Name: Dhananjay Kunte
Field: Tabla
E-Mail: dpkunte@gmail.com
Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois (Chicago suburb)
Telephone: 224-392-3259
Misc. Info: I am a clas­sically trained pro­fes­sional tabla artist and have been teach­ing tabla for last 32 years. I have also obtained Masters Degree in Music. I offer weekly tabla classes either in group or indi­vidual basis..


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Name: Lasyasudha School of Indian Dances
E-Mail: lasyasudha@hotmail.com
Field: Kuchi­pudi and Bharatnatyam
Location: Bloomington IL-61704 :
Telephone: 309-661-9575
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Name: Lyon Leifer
E-Mail: lyonl66@gmail.com
Field: Bansuri
Location: Northbrook , IL.
Telephone: 847-372-2503
Misc. Info: I started study in 1965, learn­ing from Pt. Devendra Murdeshwar in the style and with the technical approach of Pannalal Ghosh, which I teach. I lived in India until 1970; continued studying with Murdeshwarji until his passing in 2000; continue come to India from time to time to learn music, mainly with Pt. L.K. Pandit and with Nayan Ghosh. I have received several Fulbrights, an AIIS Senior Fellow­ship and other awards for this work. I also have music degrees from Juilliard and Northwestern and substantial ongoing activities in Western and Indian music per­formance in the US..


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Name: Dhivya M.
E-Mail: bhoomijahari@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music, bhajans and slokas, bharatanatyam
Location: Champaign, IL, USA
Telephone: 805 464 6342
Misc. Info: Learn Carnatic music (beginner and intermediate level), Bharatnayatam classes for begin­ners and slokas classes. Indi­vidual or groups as per convenience. Class timings are flexible according to your availability. A good exposure for anyone inter­ested in getting inducted into music along with exposure in Hindu trad­itions. $15 per hour.

Name: Nauman Malik
E-Mail: malikmusicinc@yahoo.com
Field: Hindu­stani clas­sical vocal, harmon­ium, key­board, piano, guitar, drums
Location: Aurora, IL. USA
Telephone: (773)-733-3696
Misc. Info: Mr. Malik is co-founder of Malik Music Inc. and has been teach­ing clas­sical & light music for three decades. He got his train­ing in clas­sical music from legends like, Ustaad Jaffar Hussain (Shami), Ustad Abdul Hafiz Khan (Talwandi), Ustad Nazir Butt (Patiala) & Bakhshi Wazir Hussain (Film Music). He got his formal piano education from the College of Dupage IL USA, and was trained by Steve Havens, Karol S. Redington & Michael F. Fritsch. Now offer guitar and drum classes. Home tuition and group classes are avail­able in Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Oakbrook, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst and Lincoln Park areas. To view clips of per­formances of kids learn­ing drums guitar and key­board can be seen on www.youtube.com and search malikji recital or Malik Music inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NjTlM8bz7Y ..

Name: Radhika Mody
E-Mail: radhika5782@yahoo.com
Field: Bolly­wood dance
Location: Naperville, IL 60563
Telephone: 630-862-6905
Misc. Info: Please call for further infor­mation. Time- One hr. per week or teach dance for per­formance

Name: Pika Munshi
E-Mail: pikaraj@gmail.com
Field: Bharat­natyam dance and folk dance, Bolly­wood dance.
Location: Schaumburg, IL 60194
Telephone: 847-687-0173
Misc. Info: Insti­tute – R. K. Academy of Per­forming Arts, web-site – www.pikadanceacademy.org ..

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOW THE TABLA IS MADE?
This is the third volume of the most complete series on the tabla. Manufacture and Repair of Tabla


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Name: Nache Mayuri Dance School
E-Mail: mayuri@mayuricorp.com
Field: Dance – Bolly­wood, Contem­porary, Bhangra, Garba, Rajasthani, Bihu,etc. (all forms of Indian Dance except for clas­sical)
Location: Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047.
Telephone: 847-946-3610.
Misc. Info: Started in 2012, Nache Mayuri is a dance school committed to spread know­ledge and aware­ness about Indian dance forms in Chicagoland. They teach 100+ stu­dents age group 3 yrs to 70 yrs and stu­dents per­form regularly in local events.

Name: Vidya Nahar
E-Mail: Vidya@vinyas.us
Field: Bolly­wood Dance
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089.
Telephone: 847-537-4710.
Misc. Info: Web­site – www.vinyas.us – Mission – To energize, empower and transform mind, body and spirit through creative choreo­graphy. Group and private Bolly­wood dance lessons offered to adults and kids.

Name: Anusha Naidu
E-Mail: anushanaidu.mutta@gmail.com
Field: Indian Clas­sical Dance (Kuchipudi, Bhartnatyam), semi-classical and fusion
Location: Chicago, Illinois USA
Telephone: 312 504 9069
Misc. Info: Narthana Dance Insti­tute. Clas­sical Kuchi­pudi and Bhartanatyam for boys and girls ages 3 through adults of all levels. I will go according to the syllabus and as well as teach­ing them creatively own choreo­graphy https://www.facebook.com/pages/Narthana-Dance-Institute/269291706524107?fref=ts http://natyabhushananushanaidu-dance.blogspot.com/

Name: Pranita Nayar
E-Mail: info@mandalaarts.org
Field: Bhartanatyam, Bollywood, 
Location: Chicago, IL, Schaumburg, IL
Telephone: 3122123422
Misc. Info: Mandala Arts has been teaching and fostering the skills of Bharatanatyam students for over 10 years. Our teacher, Pranita Nayar, trained with one of India’s foremost Bharata Natyam dancers, Padma Vibhushan Sonal Mansingh, and has been honored by the Consulate of India for her “promotion of Indian Cultural Heritage”, and has taught at Harvard University, Northwestern University, University of Illinois, the Art Institute of Chicago. We are a great way to introduce young students to Indian Classical dance at an early age and we also offer adult classes for those who want to continue their Bharatanatyam education. We offer classes throughout Chicago, including in Lincoln Park, Devon, Hyde Park, and more. https://www.mandalaarts.org/ ..


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Name: Dr. Jaishree Prasad, Preethi Prasad, and Krishnaranjani Prasad
E-Mail: Jaishriprasad@yahoo.com
Field: Vocal, Veena and Violin
Location: Multiple locations in Chicagoland (Northwest suburbs)
Telephone: 847-439-2306
Misc. Info: www.pallavimusic.com Dr. Jaishree Prasad, dis­ciple of the legendary veena maestro Padma­bhushan Dr. V. Doreswamy Iyengar, is a rare combination of a musician, research scholar, academic advisor, music com­poser, author, music director, cultural coordinator and AIR graded artist (Bangalore). She is a pro­fes­sional per­forming artist in Veena with a Ph.D. in music. She worked as an Associate Professor at Sri Padmavthi Womens Universtiy (Tirupathi) in India and has teach­ing experi­ence for more than 30 yrs. She has authored a book on Veena, “Veena in theory, practice and experiments in Karnatak Music”. If you are inter­ested in learn­ing from experi­enced tea­chers, please feel free to con­tact me.


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Name: Rajaveena School of Music
E-Mail: rajaveena8@gmail.com
Field: Clas­sical – Carnatic Vocal and Carnatic Veena
Location: Naperville, IL, USA
Telephone: (630)-922-3591
Misc. Info: Smt. Rajeswari Pariti, Artistic Director. Smt. Rajeswari Pariti is a pro­fes­sional musician and an “A grade artist” of All India Radio (AIR). She has been teach­ing and per­forming Carnatic music for over 40 years. She has several awards and titles conferred to her credit. She is a dual Masters degree holder in Carnatic Music and Sociology. A senior artist and tea­cher, Mrs. Pariti has trained stu­dents studying for their advan­ced degrees in vocal and veena. Mrs. Pariti has given numer­ous per­formances in India as well as in the USA. For the past 15+ years, she has been teach­ing, per­forming and promoting Carnatic music for all levels, in Chicago area. Mrs. Pariti is the founder and artistic dir­ector of Rajaveena School of Music Foundation, an accredited nonprofit organi­zation to promote Carnatic music in Chicago area.

Name: Ramya Ravi
E-Mail: Kalakriti.dance@gmail.com
Field: Bharatnatyam
Location: Mt Prospect, IL, USA
Telephone: 980-225-3655
Misc. Info: The Bharathatyam class specializes in the Pandanallur style, the style well renowned for its intricate footwork and elaborate Abhinaya.


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Name: Madhura Sane
E-Mail: nrityakendra@gmail.com
Field: Kathak Clas­sical Dance
Location: Studio in Lisle
Telephone: 3122247861
Misc. Info: Nritya Natya Academy is a place where dance and expression meets passion, love and dedication. Madhura Sane is an experi­ence passionate Kathak dancer and has achieved her Graduation in the same in 1994. She has been trained for over 17 years from Padmashree Dr. Roshan Kumari since young age. She has been teach­ing dance for over a decade and has con­ducted work­shops world­wide. Private and group ses­sions, www.facebook.com/nrityanatakkendra/

Name: Poonam Mahesh Saswade
E-Mail: Nrityanant@gmail.com
Field: Bharat­natyam (Kalakshetra)
Location: Vernon Hills , Il 60061
Telephone: 847-560-1639
Misc. Info: Nrityanant dance academy is dedi­cated to cultivate excellence in Bharat­natyam and imparting knowledge, trad­itional values and encouraging creat­ivity in all stu­dents starting age 6. Classes held weekdays evening and weekends.

Name: Radhika Satish
E-Mail: radhikansharma@yahoo.co.in
Field: Carnatic-Vocal
Location: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Telephone: 215-776-0392
Misc. Info: Proficient in Carnatic music- give con­certs and also take classes for people in all age groups for begin­ners and advan­ced level.

Name: Bipin C. Shah
E-Mail: bipinpeti@gmail.com
Field: Harmon­ium, key­board, piano, & live per­formances includ­ing Hindu­stani clas­sical, Bhajans, Sugam Sangeet, & Ras / Garba, Folk Songs, Vocal Training, Harmon­ium Repair, Buy & Sell Harmon­ium
Location: Des Plains, IL 60016
Telephone: 1-847-299-6282 (Home), 1-847-372-6945 (Cell)
Misc. Info: I have been a har­monium tea­cher/performer for more than 50 years. Worked as a music teacher in India / USA and also worked with Door­darshan and AIR (All India Radio). Indi­vidual and group classes are avail­able for stu­dents of all ages and levels. Get concession for stu­dents aged from 7 to 15. Also con­tact for any type of Harmon­ium Repair.

Name: Shamsher Singh
E-Mail: info@sangeetacademy.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Chicago, IL
Telephone: 609-647-2282
Misc. Info: Student of Pandit Yogesh Samsi and Punjab Gharana based in Chicago..

Name: Sonia’s Dance Rhythm
E-Mail: sonia@soniasdance.com
Field: Bolly­wood Dancing, Folk, Bhangra and Bolly­wood work out
Location: Aurora, IL, USA
Telephone: 630-585-6683
Misc. Info: Web­site – soniasdance.com Sonia’s Dance Rhythm is 9 years old and has been train­ing stu­dents in the art of Bolly­wood dancing since. Students are trained to per­form for stage shows, parties, weddings, con­certs, com­peti­tions and even to keep them­selves fit.

Name: Jai Sovani-Garud
E-Mail: jai.garud@gmail.com
Field: Vocal- indian Clas­sical/ Bhajan/ Semi clas­sical
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Telephone: 248- 470- 0391
Misc. Info: I started learn­ing music from the tender age of 8 and went on to graduate in Music. I am trained in guru­kul pattern under one of India’s best clas­sical singer of our times “Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar” and cur­rently under the tute­lage of Smt. Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar. I have been awarded many accol­ades and scholar­ships during her career in India like Kalyani Karandak, Swar Madhuri, and Govt. of India Scholar­ship to name a few. I am inter­ested per­forming/ teaching Indian clas­sical vocal as well as bhajans and semi-classical songs.

Name:  Jyothsna Sreedhar
Email: jyothsnasreedhar@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music – Vocal
Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Telephone: 774 232 4111
Misc. Info: Beginners and advanced training in Carnatic music are offered by Jyothsna Sreedhar. She comes from the school of D.K. Pattammal, a legend of Carnatic music. Learn the nuances of basic lessons to improve your voice culture, Pancha Ratna kritis, and rare com­positions of Papanasam Sivan and other com­posers. Vocal students get to play with Mridangam accompani­ments as part of their classes on a frequent basis. Visit https://jyothsnasreedhar.com

Name: Sreedhar Srinivasan
Email: sreedharsrinivasan@gmail.com
Field: Mridangam – South Indian Drumming
Location: Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Telephone: 781 363 1545
Misc. Info: Mri­dangam classes offered for students from age 5+. Learn to play basic lessons, Thani Avarthanam, and to accompany Car­natic music songs. Mri­dangam will be pro­vided during class. Learn the art of drumming. Visit https://jyothsnasreedhar.com

Name: Sudhir
E-Mail: sudhir5555@gmail.com
Field: Tabla
Location: Plainfield, IL 60544
Telephone:
Misc. Info: San­geet Visharad, offering tabla classes, per­forming for past 15 years, very selective. Students would be pre screened for interest and ear for music.

Name: Charu Swaminathan
E-Mail: ccragini@yahoo.com
Field: Hindu­stani Vocal Clas­sical, Semi Clas­sical
Location: Classes held in Willowbrook & Naperville
Telephone: 708-369-5934
Misc. Info: I teach vocal Hindu­stani clas­sical and semi-clas­sical music such as bhajans, geet, old Hindi film songs. I am a dis­ciple of Pt. Tripti Mukherjee and Pt. Jasraj of Mewati Gharana. I have over 35 years of train­ing in clas­sical sing­ing in both Gwalior and Mewati gharana style.

Are you interested in a secular approach to teaching Indian music.
Indian music is traditional taught in a fashion that is linked to Hindu world views. But there are situations, often in schools, where this approach may not be the best. In such situations The Music of South Asia may be the best resource for you.

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Name: Surmani Manjiri Vaishampayan
E-Mail: v_vaishampayan@yahoo.com
Field: Hindu­stani Clas­sical Vocal Music
Location: Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Telephone: 815-451-0298
Misc. Info: Learn Indian clas­sical vocal music from one of the renowned clas­sical vocal guru in Jaipur Gharana.

Name: Ruth Varghese
E-Mail: kalapadmadance@gmail.com
Field: Bharathanatyam
Location: Des Plaines, IL, 60016, USA
Telephone: 847-390-6104
Misc. Info: kalapadma.net


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Name: The World Music Foundation
E-Mail: Info@TheWorldMusicFoundation.org
Field: Tabla, Kathak Dance Accompaniment, Sitar, Voice, Harmon­ium
Location: Naperville, IL 60563 & 6205 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Telephone: 773-850-0087
Misc. Info: The World Music Foundation offers tabla, Kathak dance accompaniment, sitar, voice and harmon­ium classes in Naperville and Chicago at the above addresses. We strive to maintain the guru-shishya trad­ition by providing oppor­tunity to learn from an authentic master in an up-close group setting. Beginning stu­dents (kids & adults) are welcome, as well as advan­ced players. Instru­ments are avail­able for new stu­dents to use during classes if they do not have their own. We accept stu­dents as young as 4yrs old.


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Other Sites of Interest

Implicit learning of Indian Music by Westerners

Nowadays: The Role of Internet for Propagation and Proliferation of Music

Multicultural Music Instruction in the Elementary School: What Can Be Achieved?

Training in Indian Classical Dance: A Case Study

Rasabodha: Understanding Indian classical dance by recognizing emotions using deep learning

Embodying culture : gurus, disciples and tabla players

Distance Education in Indian Music : Feasibility and Prospects

My Experience in Bharata Natyam (Indian Dance)

Learning Embodied Semantics via Music and Dance Semiotic Correlations


Add, Modify, or Delete Listing

If you are a sitar tea­cher, a tabla tea­cher, or an in­structor in any form of Indian dance or music, you can add your name to database.  You can make modifications to existing listings by contacting the administrator.

If you encounter a teacher who has died, is unreachable, or is no longer teaching, please contact the administrator.