NAAD MUSIC SCHOOL RISHIKESH

Through Sound, We Learn.Through Sound, We Grow.

An authentic Indian classical music school on the banks of the Ganges — teaching Tabla, Flute, Harmonium, Kirtan and Naad Yoga in the spiritual heart of Rishikesh.

Music practice by the Ganges
About Our School

Where the Ganges Sings, We Teach.

"नादब्रह्म" — Sound is the divine vibration from which the universe emerges.

Rooted in the ancient guru–shishya tradition, Naad Music School is a spiritual sanctuary for musicians and seekers from around the world. Nestled beside the sacred river in Rishikesh, our lessons blend classical Indian technique with meditation, mantra, and yogic breath.

Whether you're a beginner discovering your first raga or an advanced student refining your art, our teachers hold space for authentic, transformative learning.

Our Offerings

Musical Courses in Rishikesh India

Immerse yourself in the timeless traditions of Indian classical music. Each course is guided one-on-one by experienced gurus.

Tabla

Tabla

Learn rhythm, taals, and compositions of the classical Indian drum.

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Flute

Bansuri Flute

Master breath, tone, and melodic ragas on the bamboo flute.

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Voice Training

Voice Training

Discover your natural voice through classical vocal exercises.

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Harmonium

Harmonium

Understand scales, chords and devotional accompaniment.

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Sound Healing

Sound Healing

Explore singing bowls, gongs, and vibrational therapy.

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Mantra Chanting

Mantra Chanting

Sacred Sanskrit mantras with correct pronunciation & meaning.

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Kirtan

Naad Yoga

Practice Naad Yoga with Sound, Mantra & Awareness.

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Raga

Raga Studies

Deep-dive into the ragas — the moods, seasons, and stories.

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OUR Music Course Details

Music Course in Rishikesh India

Rhythm training for beginners, intermediate students, and advanced learners through focused one-to-one classes.

Let Rhythm Become Your Awareness.

The tabla is one of the most expressive instruments in Indian classical music, known for intricate rhythms and meditative sound.

Each session blends traditional teaching with practical learning to develop rhythm, hand coordination, listening skills, improvisation, and musical confidence.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Begin the course with Shree Ganesha for clarity, confidence, and positive vibration.
Course guided by Amresh KumarNaad Music School, Rishikesh

Class Options

  • Choose the time that best suits your routine.
  • Flexible timings with one-to-one classes.
  • Students can select 1-hour or 2-hour classes.
  • 1-hour class: focused daily practice for beginners.
  • 2-hour class: deeper learning and faster progress.

Class Timings

  • Morning: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Morning: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Evening: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Evening: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Duration Options

7 SessionsIntro Tabla: first experience in rhythm and hand coordination.
10 SessionsFoundation course: basics, taal structure, rhythms, improvisation, and composition.
15 SessionsSkill development: hand technique, speed, clarity, and confidence.
30 SessionsIntensive training: advanced patterns, accompaniment, and deeper transformation.

Levels

  • Beginner: foundation and rhythm awareness.
  • Intermediate: build confidence and improve clarity.
  • Advanced: master expression, accompaniment, and improvisation.
Accommodation note: Naad Music School provides music courses only. Students should book their own hotel, room, guest house, or ashram stay before arriving.
Naad Yoga & Spiritual Practice

Sacred Sounds of Healing

Meditation and mantra chanting

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe — for health, healing, and liberation from fear.

Gayatri Mantra

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah — awakening wisdom and inner illumination.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

A twelve-syllable mantra for surrender, devotion, and inner peace.

Begin Your Practice
Reviews

Voices of Our Students

★★★★★

A truly transformative experience. Learning tabla by the Ganges under my guruji has changed how I hear music forever.

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Anna MüllerBerlin, Germany
★★★★★

The most authentic Indian music school I have ever attended. The teachers are patient, wise, and deeply spiritual.

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Julien PetitParis, France
★★★★★

Kirtans in the evening by the river are unforgettable. My voice — and my soul — have found their home here.

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Sophie ChenToronto, Canada
★★★★★

The bansuri lessons opened up a new world for me. I feel closer to the divine every time I play.

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Marco RossiRome, Italy
★★★★★

My guruji is patient, wise, and full of joy. The classes are more than lessons — they are meditation.

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Emma JohanssonStockholm, Sweden
★★★★★

Vocal training here helped me discover a voice I did not know I had. Truly a spiritual awakening.

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Lucía FernándezMadrid, Spain
★★★★★

Sound healing sessions were profoundly relaxing. The vibrations of the bowls felt like a warm embrace.

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Kenji TanakaKyoto, Japan
★★★★★

The harmonium classes are structured, warm and deeply devotional. I look forward to every session.

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Rebecca GreenLondon, UK
★★★★★

Mantra chanting classes gave me clarity, calm, and a real connection to Sanskrit. Highly recommended.

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David O'ConnorDublin, Ireland
★★★★★

I came to learn music and left with a whole new way of living. Thank you, Naad family.

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Nadia HaddadBeirut, Lebanon
★★★★★

Raga studies here are exceptional. My guruji made complex ideas feel simple and beautiful.

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Priya SharmaMumbai, India
★★★★★

Every morning by the Ganges, riyaz felt sacred. I will carry this experience for the rest of my life.

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Thomas WeberVienna, Austria
★★★★★

A perfect blend of tradition and warmth. The kirtan evenings brought tears of joy to my eyes.

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Olivia MartinMelbourne, Australia
★★★★★

Wonderful teachers, beautiful setting, and lessons that go beyond music into life itself.

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Carlos MendesLisbon, Portugal
★★★★★

The best decision I made this year. My tabla journey has only just begun and I already feel transformed.

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Yael CohenTel Aviv, Israel
Watch & Listen

Our Music on YouTube

Glimpses of our lessons, kirtans, and performances by the sacred Ganges.

Tabla Basics

Learn the foundational bols and hand technique of tabla.

Bansuri Flute Lesson

A guided lesson on breath, tone and melodic ragas.

Kirtan by the Ganges

An evening kirtan filled with devotion and rhythm.

Mantra Chanting

Sacred Sanskrit mantras with correct pronunciation.

Harmonium Practice

Understanding scales, chords and devotional accompaniment.

Sound Healing Session

Singing bowls, gongs, and vibrational therapy.

Voice Training

Classical vocal exercises to open your natural voice.

Raga Studies

Deep-dive into the moods, seasons and stories of ragas.

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