Taalim celebrates the music & dance of India, especially tabla through performances, workshops, residencies, K-12 outreach, and formal education.
Taalim School of Indian Music supports and shares the music and dance of Indian, especially the North Indian classical arts of tabla and kathak dance to a diverse audience through performances, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, residencies, K-12 outreach, and formal education. Taalim School began as the premier institute for tabla in New Jersey. Founded in 2002, the institute has grown to become
02/25/2026
Last weekend’s Taalim Edison Annual Recital was a beautiful success!
Congratulations to our students for their inspiring performances, confidence, and efforts.
Deep appreciation to our mentor Miss Jin Won for her unwavering commitment and guidance that shaped this journey. 🎶🙏
Tabla practice in action! Peek into our students’ rehearsal as they get ready for the Taalim Edison Annual Recital this February! DM us to RSVP.
02/05/2026
The 2026 Taalim Student Recital is almost here!
Join us this February for a beautiful showcase of Tabla and Kathak performances by our talented students. Come cheer them on and celebrate their hard work and passion. Let’s make it an evening to remember!
Date: February 21, 2026, Saturday
Time: 5.00 pm
Venue: IM Gallery, Highland Park, NJ
Email to [email protected] to RSVP!
02/02/2026
We are thrilled to announce a Taalvidya Workshop for senior level Kathak dancers in India on February 9th!
Explore complex rhythms, compositions and various rhythmic aspects of Kathak dance with Indian Rhythm Maestro & Taalvidya Guru, Guruji Pt. Divyang Vakil through our upcoming 2 hour virtual Taalvidya workshop!
🔹WORKSHOP DETAILS🔹
▪️DATE: Feb 9, 2026 | Monday
▪️TIME: 9.00 PM to 11.00 PM (IST)
▪️ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: minimum of 8 years of Kathak training required to apply.
Hurry, spots limited! Click the link in bio to Apply Now! Open for Kathak dancers in India Only!
The Band of Brothers! Different careers. Different stories. One rhythm. One bond.
A senior pharmacist and an IT expert find their common language in tabla — coming together every Sunday to create, connect, and celebrate brotherhood through sound.
When rhythm speaks, backgrounds fade.
Learn Tabla with us. Enrollments open for all ages and experience levels.
12/25/2025
Christmas is the rhythm of joy, love, and celebration! Wishing you a joyous holiday season from Taalim family.
10/26/2025
A Night of North Indian Classical Music 🎶
Join us for a mesmerizing evening of tabla and sarod as Mike Lukshis performs alongside Pat Lambdin, a Burlington-based sarod artist and music therapist. Together, they’ll bring you the beauty, rhythm, and spirit of North Indian classical music — an experience not to be missed!
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕡 Doors open 6:30 PM | Show begins 7:00 PM
📍 coLAB Arts – 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ
🎟️ Tickets at LINK IN BIO: $20 | $15 for students*
*Valid student I.D. required at the box office
Let’s come together to celebrate the living tradition of Indian classical music.
07/10/2025
Every year on Gurupurnima, we pay respect to the musicians and gurus who have guarded and passed down knowledge through the generations. It is a sacred day in the year of every practitioner of Indian traditional arts. Our Pranam to Guruji and to all our elders, both alive and deceased, and our wish to live their teachings in our everyday life.
07/02/2025
We are thrilled to announce a Taalvidya Workshop for senior level Kathak dancers in India on July 11th!
Explore complex rhythms, compositions and various rhythmic aspects of Kathak dance with Indian Rhythm Maestro & Taalvidya Guru, Guruji through our upcoming 2 hour virtual Taalvidya workshop!
🔹WORKSHOP DETAILS🔹
▪️DATE: July 11, 2025 | Friday
▪️TIME: 9.00 PM to 11.00 PM (IST)
▪️ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: minimum of 10 years of Kathak training required to apply.
Hurry, spots are limited! Contact us at the details provided in the poster or click the link in bio to Apply Now! Open for Kathak dancers in India Only!
06/21/2025
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On this special day celebrating both music and yoga, we’re revisiting a powerful performance from our archives ✨
In 2019, during the 5th International Yoga Day celebration hosted by the Consulate General of India in New York, Jin Won presented a mesmerizing Kathak solo, accompanied by the soulful Tabla of Mike Lukshis.
Through the taal of tabla and the grace of Kathak, their performance embodied the essence of yoga — a union of breath, body, and spirit through music and dance.
Also featuring co-musicians: Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury on sitar and Kaumil Shah on djembe.
06/17/2025
Congratulations to all our performers!
What a truly special day it was. Our recent Kathak Recital was a celebration of spirit, tradition, and the joy of dancing together.
Watching our students—from all ages and backgrounds —share the stage with such heart and grace was deeply moving. And having our inspiring guest artists with us made the day even more unforgettable.
Thank you to every dancer, family member, and friend who brought their energy, love, and support. This recital was a beautiful reminder of what we can create when we come together through art.
06/08/2025
"Wishing our beloved Guruji a very Happy Birthday!
We are deeply grateful for the way you've touched countless lives across the globe through your profound knowledge of Taalvidya, your wisdom, philosophy, and compassion. Thank you for envisioning Taalim and tirelessly working toward the growth and upliftment of every member of the Taalim community. Your presence continues to inspire and guide us all."
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