Art of Tabla is a specialized music academy focused on the instruction and performance of the Tabla, an Indian percussion instrument. The school emphasizes the principles of Shabd & Nāda Yoga at its educational core. Its unique curriculum is designed to train students in the intricate hand and finger techniques that foster cognitive balance and enhance meditative practices through rhythm.
Siddhartha J. Mehta S1D 4RT M3TA is the founder and creator of Surya Sound Temple, Art of Tabla, Khartal, Electrobones & Speedbag Drummer located in Bushwick, NYC. Art of Tabla & Khartal are dedicated to teaching, performing and popularizing tabla and khartal to a world-wide audience. Sid’s invention “Electrobones” is the first hybrid wooden sensor that functions as both a drum trigger and an acoustic instrument pickup. Sid is the creator of “Flakeb00k” a parody art brand birthed as a consequence to the depreciation, over-commercialization and demoralization of human society. Some of Sid’s latest projects include Poop Fruit, Skate Drum, Surya Clothing & Sound Cybernetics.