GuruG Lessons

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About

I come for a musical family background and grew up listening to music before I was even born. My father spent his entire life teaching music as a music teacher in highschool and colleges back in India.

I started learning tabla and later drums and other percussions at the age of 8 years and have been learning, teaching and performing ever since.

I am very passionate about playing and creating music. It gives me great pleasure to be able teach this art to a person who is willing to put in the work.

Highlights

Hired 1 time

1 employee

3 years in business

Serves Des Plaines , IL

Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Specialties

Able to read music

Student can read sheet music, Student can read percussion notation, Student understands note durations and rests, Student can't read music

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Types of drums

Hand drums (bongo, conga, etc.)

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student have drums

Student already has drums, Student is planning to purchase drums and would advice

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Trishna J.

GuruG is a great teacher. i have had weekly consistent lessons from him for about 6 weeks now and I am growing to learn tabla every day. He keeps you accountable and also has so much insight of every detail with tabla and rhythm in general. Thankful I met saw a raw teacher who can bring me back to the roots of indian music!

June 20, 2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

I believe in building a strong foundation of the instrument by teaching its basics.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I started my journey in learning the tabla at the age of eight. I was taught by my guruji from India in 1989. My first stage performance was with my father at the age of 10 and have been playing till this day with many Indian Bollywood singers.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

I'm flexible when it comes to pricing. I'm willing to work with the student if the student is dedicated to learn.

How did you get started teaching?

My father spent all of his life as a music teacher in India and now in Chicago even at the age of 80. I guess it runs in the family. 😊

What types of students have you worked with?

My youngest student is 4 years old who is learning to play the drums. My oldest student is 55 who is learning the tablas. There is no age limit to learn music but younger they start the faster they learn.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

I think versitility is the key in music. One should be versatile in order to know the depth in music. Teaching techniques also plays a big role.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

How much time are you able to give for practice?

What is your objective in learning the instrument?

Are you committed for the long term or short term?

Services offered

Drum