Taal Music Academy — Tabla Lessons in London
TRADITION. TECHNIQUE. PERFORMANCE.
A specialist music academy based in London, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Learn. Develop. Perform.
Founded by professional musician and educator Sachin Khetani, the academy provides high-quality tuition with a strong specialism in Tabla and Indian classical rhythm, alongside opportunities to learn, perform, progress through graded examinations and develop into confident musicians.
From a student's very first lesson to advanced performance and professional development, our teaching combines traditional foundations with a fresh, modern approach. Students don't just learn music — they experience it.
What We Offer
Lessons Built Around You
Whether you're a complete beginner, an advanced musician or returning to music after a break, our lessons are designed around your individual goals.
One-to-One Tuition
Lessons shaped entirely around your goals and pace.
Group Classes
Learn rhythm and repertoire alongside other musicians.
Online Lessons
Structured tuition wherever you are in the world.
Graded Exam Preparation
A clear pathway from beginner to advanced level.
Indian Classical Music & Rhythm
Taal, laya, composition, improvisation and theory.
Contemporary & Fusion
Tabla applied to Bollywood, Punjabi, electronic and Western music.
Solo & Ensemble Training
Build complete solos and perform as a team.
Live Performance Opportunities
Real stages, real audiences, real experience.
From Age 3 Upwards
Children and adults, complete beginners to advanced players.
Our Founder
Sachin Khetani
Sachin is a professional musician, Tabla player, DJ, educator and music industry professional. A graduate in Commercial Music, he has worked as an Assistant Producer at the BBC, programmed major South Asian cultural events and performed across the UK, India, Morocco, USA and Kenya.
He founded Taal Music Academy to create an environment where students receive excellent technical training while gaining the confidence and experience required to become accomplished performers.
Tradition provides the foundation. Creativity takes it forward.
Read the full storyExams & Performance Opportunities
Graded Exams
Comprehensive preparation for graded music examinations from beginner through to advanced level — used as milestones in a student's wider musical development, never as a race.
Explore exam preparation →Stage Performances
Academy showcases, cultural festivals, community celebrations and contemporary fusion collaborations. We don't just teach students how to play — we give them a stage to play on.
See our performances →Group Classes
Tabla Classes at Willesden Mandir
We teach group Tabla classes every Saturday at Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, High Road, Willesden, London. All ages and abilities welcome, from complete beginners to advanced players.
Every Saturday
2.15 pm – 4.15 pm
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir
High Road, Willesden, London
Our Community
More Than Music Lessons
At Taal Music Academy, we believe some of the most important learning happens beyond the classroom. Our students are given opportunities to perform on stage, collaborate with other musicians and become part of a supportive musical community.
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Where we teach
Tabla Lessons Across London
We teach students from age 3 upwards, in person and online across the capital.