NESOM Faculty:

Tushar Meghan Gupte NESOM Faculty: Tabla Instructor (Indian drumming - Bay Area)

An accomplished Tabla exponent with over 25 years of experience, currently honing skills under the esteemed Pt. Aditya Kalyanpur. A dedicated music educator, composer, and performer, blending traditional Indian rhythms with contemporary expressions.

Guru:

  • Initial lessons are learnt in a well-known institution of Music – Kalyan Gayan Samaj
  • Learnt from a well-known Tabla player Dr. Aneesh Pradhan
  • Currently learning from Guru Pt. Aditya Kalyanpur


Education and Achivements:

  • Sangeet Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Miraj.
  • 1st Prize in National Tabla Solo Competition by Sangeet Sankalpa, Allahabad.

Performance  & Collabrations

  • Accompanied renowned artists such as Mr. Vivek Sonar & Mr. Tannuji Tripathi, disciples of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia.
  • Collaborated with Late Mr. Gaurav Deshmukh, disciple of Pt. Satish Vyas.
  • Accompanied numerous Classical Vocalists, Kathak dancers, and Instrumentalists across India.
  • Tabla Solo Performances at prestigious events, including:
    • Sangeet Sankalpa, Ahmedabad.
    • Moris Hall, United Kingdom (2009).
  • Former Tabla accompanist for the fusion band Dhwani and contributed to several jingles.
  • Extensive experience in studio recordings as a Tabla artist.

Teaching  & Compositions:

  • Music Teacher (Tabla & Percussion) at Skill Stork International School.
  • Former Music Educator at Podar International School (ICSE).
  • Music Director for various theatre productions.
  • Original compositions include:
    • Morning Prayer, Sports Day Song, & Annual Day Song for Skill Stork International School.
    • Spiritual Essence of Rock – a unique fusion of spirituality and rock music.

Admission  & Leadership Rule:

Former Assistant Registrar & Registrar at Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal (Vashi & Miraj Office).