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).