About Smt. Ashwini Khaparde :

Smt. Ashwini Khaparde was initiated in to music by her father, Shri. Shashikant Thombre at the tender age of 5. Subsequently, she learnt from the eminent Dr Usha Parkhi of the Kirana gharana for 8 years. She has continued to learn from Smt. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, a leading performer of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. Ashwini combines the two gharanas easily and presents compositions bringing out the best of both the gharanas. Apart from Bandish Gayaki, Ashwini’s large repertoire includes semi-classical forms like Thumari, Dadara, Tappa, Hori, Kajari etc. Marathi Natya Sangeet is her another speciality.

Ashwini's Performances:

Drut Raag Bhimpalas

Tarana in Bhimpalas

Drut Marwa

About the Vocal Classes:

At TablaNiketan we teach vocal in the traditional style:

* Classes are taught in a friendly environment, giving the student a comfortable learning atmosphere. Teacher to student lineage is an integral part of traditional study methods.

* Opportunity to attend various workshops conducted by the Great vocalists such as Smt. Ashwini Bhide, and many more

* Opportunities to perform in various local music competitions such as the Maharashtra Mandal Chaitradhun Music Competition, the SatyaDevi Memorial Trust Music Contest, and the Maharashtra Mandal Annual GaneshUtsav Celebration.

* Group lessons available in South Bay (Cupertino).

* Students grouped by age and skill level

* Classes will be once a week for ONE HOUR.

* TaalMala (Tabla machine), used as learning aid