--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/place/vellore' title: 'Indian Classical Music in Vellore' author: name: Anonymous updated: '2026-10-28T15:31:23+00:00' type: website summary: 'Indian classical music in Vellore with KalaSudha: tabla and Kathak online with certificates, and musicians for family gatherings.' image: 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/2026-10/vellore_0.jpg?VersionId=4_zf58621fa0f456059ae110919_f1008f5e8eb919b30_d20261029_m004103_c003_v0312047_t0018_u01793234463315&h=d1cb525d&itok=U8dmD-hQ' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/2026-10/vellore_0.jpg?VersionId=4_zf58621fa0f456059ae110919_f1008f5e8eb919b30_d20261029_m004103_c003_v0312047_t0018_u01793234463315&h=d1cb525d&itok=U8dmD-hQ' 'image:secure_url': 'https://files.kalasudha.com/styles/d12_standard/public/2026-10/vellore_0.jpg?VersionId=4_zf58621fa0f456059ae110919_f1008f5e8eb919b30_d20261029_m004103_c003_v0312047_t0018_u01793234463315&h=d1cb525d&itok=U8dmD-hQ' 'image:type': image/jpeg 'image:width': '1200' 'image:height': '675' 'image:alt': 'Indian classical music in Vellore, with a line drawing of a temple-jewellery ornament' --- The Carnatic clay-pot drum, and tabla and Kathak online Bharatanatyam on public stages, and on ours Tabla or Kathak, three awards # KalaSudha in Vellore Tabla and Kathak lessons online reach Vellore learners through KalaSudha, with a teacher who reviews every topic. Hear first about Indian classical music in Vellore, or book musicians for a family gathering. [ Explore concerts ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=vellore) [ Bring a concert to Vellore ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Vellore&country=India) View photos Image Vellore ## Our reach in Vellore A growing community built through live music, trusted partnerships and shared cultural experiences. [ 0 Concerts presented ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=vellore) [ 0 Artists featured ](/en-gb/artists?cities%5B0%5D=Vellore) [ 0 Venue partners ](/en-gb/venues?city=vellore) [ 0 Audience reached ](/en-gb/place/vellore/register-interest) What's next in Vellore ## New concerts are being planned Register for Vellore updates to hear first, or talk to us about bringing a KalaSudha concert to your venue. [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/place/vellore/register-interest) ### Be part of what comes next Would you like a KalaSudha concert in Vellore? Request a performance and tell us how you could help. Every idea is welcome. [ Bring a concert to Vellore ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Vellore&country=India) [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/place/vellore/register-interest) ## About KalaSudha in Vellore Indian classical music in Vellore belongs to Tamil Nadu and its Carnatic percussion, which includes the [ghatam](/en-gb/instrumental/carnatic-classical/ghatam), a clay pot played as a drum. Its name comes from the Sanskrit ghata, meaning pot, and in Tamil the word names the instrument itself. The player sits with the pot in the lap, its mouth towards the belly, and plays it with both hands. The ghatam belongs to the **upa pakka vadyam**, the secondary percussion that joins the mridangam, alongside the kanjira and the morsing. Its stroke syllables match the mridangam's, and the two players exchange rhythmic patterns through a concert. Tabla and Kathak learners in Vellore can study on KalaSudha's [online courses](/en-gb/courses), which cover every other discipline as well. Each course is built by its instructor with KalaSudha, and a KalaSudha certificate or diploma closes each level. Vellore learners who sign up bring workshops and summer camps closer to the city. The Kala Festival, a touring festival, is one of KalaSudha's concerts, and its recordings and concert videos play online. To hear first about KalaSudha concerts and workshops in Vellore, press **Register for updates** on this page. Why Vellore ## What sets KalaSudha apart in Vellore - ### Bharatanatyam on public stages, and on ours Bharatanatyam reached public stages in the 1930s, after its years in temples and at court. KalaSudha's Bharatanatyam page tells that story, and Vellore learners can take up Kathak itself on a KalaSudha online course. - ### Tabla or Kathak, three awards Vellore's tabla and Kathak learners work online with KalaSudha instructors. Level by level they earn the Sthayi Certificate, the Antara Diploma and the Sanchari Advanced Diploma. - ### Music for a family gathering Families anywhere in the world can book KalaSudha's Indian classical musicians for a family gathering at home. The reply from KalaSudha carries a proposal and a quote. - ### Flute on film, Vellore news first KalaSudha keeps flute concert videos on its listening page. Put your email on the newsletter list or tap Register for updates, and word of KalaSudha's work in Vellore reaches you early. ## FAQs about Vellore Where can I hear live Indian classical music in Vellore, and how do I hear about KalaSudha concerts there? KalaSudha presents Indian classical music for listeners in Vellore. To hear first about its concerts and workshops in the city, press **Register for updates** on KalaSudha's Vellore page or join the KalaSudha newsletter. To listen now, the [listening page](/en-gb/listen-to-indian-classical-music) leads to KalaSudha's studio and live concert recordings and its concert videos. Can I learn Indian classical music online and in person with KalaSudha in Vellore? Yes, learners in Vellore can study Indian classical music with KalaSudha online now. KalaSudha's online academy offers classes in every discipline of Indian classical music, and keeps adding specialised courses and teachers. The courses are **hybrid**. When enough learners in Vellore sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Vellore, so you can learn online and in person. Start with the [online courses](/en-gb/courses). Where can I take tabla or Kathak lessons in Vellore, online or in person? Vellore learners can take tabla or Kathak lessons on KalaSudha's online courses and study from home. Your instructor closes each topic only after reviewing your work. A completed level earns a KalaSudha award, such as a Sthayi Certificate in [tabla](/en-gb/instrumental/hindustani-classical/tabla) or [Kathak](/en-gb/dance/kathak). When enough Vellore learners sign up, KalaSudha brings workshops and summer camps to the city. Can I book Indian classical musicians for a wedding, a family gathering or a private event in Vellore? Yes, KalaSudha provides Indian classical musicians anywhere in the world for weddings, private and corporate events. Families book them for a gathering at home. Press **Send an enquiry** on the [weddings and events page](/en-gb/indian-classical-musicians-for-weddings-and-events), and KalaSudha replies with a proposal and a quote. Festivals and venues book through [KalaSudha's booking page](/en-gb/book-indian-classical-musicians). How can I meet other people in Vellore who love Indian classical music? Indian classical music lovers in Vellore can find each other through KalaSudha. Press **Register for updates** on KalaSudha's Vellore page, or join the KalaSudha newsletter, to hear first about concerts and workshops in Vellore. To learn among others, join KalaSudha's [online classes](/en-gb/courses), where you study alongside learners of your discipline. Can I earn a certificate or diploma in Indian classical music by learning online? Yes, you can earn an Indian classical music certificate online with KalaSudha. It awards its own certificate or diploma at each of three taught levels, in every music and dance discipline it teaches online. Foundation leads to the **Sthayi Certificate**, Intermediate to the **Antara Diploma** and Advanced to the **Sanchari Advanced Diploma**. Above them sits the Abhog Fellowship, which KalaSudha awards and no course teaches. Every award names its discipline and the skills you attained. A learner of any teacher, in any country, can also ask KalaSudha for an assessment. The [Indian classical music certificates](/en-gb/indian-classical-music-certificates) page explains how each level is assessed. Where can I listen to KalaSudha's Indian classical music recordings and watch its concert videos online? KalaSudha's recordings and concert videos play online on its own pages. Start at [Listen to Indian classical music](/en-gb/listen-to-indian-classical-music), which leads to its studio and live concert recordings and to its concert videos. If you are new to the music, start with an alap, the slow, unmetred opening of a raga, in an evening raga such as Yaman. Then try a tabla solo or a live concert set. Can I buy a sitar or a tabla from KalaSudha, and does KalaSudha deliver and service it? Yes, you can buy a sitar or tabla from KalaSudha. It sells sitars and tablas built in close collaboration with the makers, by quote or made to order, and delivers them worldwide. It packs every instrument for international shipping. KalaSudha also services and repairs any sitar or tabla, wherever you bought it, worldwide. For strings, parts, cases or a size for a younger learner, ask KalaSudha. See the [instruments](/en-gb/instruments) page to start. Stay close ## Keep KalaSudha close. Receive news of concerts, learning opportunities, recordings and the work taking shape at KalaSudha. - Concert news - ·Learning opportunities - ·Recordings and stories We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.