Tabla Bisharod (PANDIT) SUDARSHAN DAS was attracted to the Tabla from his early childhood. His keen interest in the Tabla encouraged him to learn fast and play Tabla using complicated rhythmical patterns and also learn different taals. His marked preference for complicated rhythmic patterns is not only technical skill in itself, but rather ecstatic expression of his act of playing Tabla Sudarshan Das received his first lessons from Sri Shymal Dutta.

 

In the last 20 years, he has received guidance from the Great Tabla Master Pandit Bijan Chatterjee at SHANTINIKETON (INDIA). His career began at the age of 20, with a televised concert which was broadcast ed by the All India Doordarshan (TV).

 

Sudarshan Das got the Tabla Diploma from SHANTINIKETON IN BOLPUR IN INDIA. He received his honorary Tabla Bisharod Certificate from NIKIL BHARAT SANGEET NIKETON IN 1998. THE INDIA MINISTRY AND ARTS HAS AWARDED HIM WITH THE 2ND PRIZE IN BENGALURU IN INDIA 2008. Pandit Sudarshan Das has performed at International Concerts in India, Australia, Bangladesh , Pakistan including Europe and USA.

 

In Britain he performed at over 2000 Concerts, including on the BBC, Channel 4, Sky TV & Phonix Television (Brazil). He is performance in Royal Albert Hall, Barbican, O2 Arena and participation in renowned award programs held in Britain with celebrates singly the international recognition that he has been bestowed with. Following the passion he is currently teaching the Tabla Playing in Primary and Secondary Schools in London, elevating the position of this instrument in the English Curriculum. 

He skifull teaching is proven to be successful in the TOWER HAMLETS, NEWHAM, REDBRIDGE & CAMDEN Borough's schools, as highly appreciated and recognized by the expert educators in music.

 

Furthermore Pandit Sudarshan Das has established 2004 at "TABLA & DHOL ACADEMY " school in East London and is Currently teaching students from multicultural backgrounds.

 

In 2006, in London, Tabla Pandit Sudarshan Das has Developed a new Tabla Gerena Called "THAMES" , with a composition of radical beats.

 

 

Director- Mr. Satpal Muman (London, United Kingdom)

Head of Music - Mr. M. Broad (London, United Kingdom)

Principal - Pandit Sudarshan Das (London, United Kingdom)

Co-founder - Mr. Tom Ward (London, United Kingdom)

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Rest of World Tabla & Dhol Academy Branch Director & Secretary 

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India : Mrs. Bhaswati Mitra (Director)

USA :  Mr. Jason (Director and Music Teacher)

Canada : Mrs. Murgan K.

Australia : Mrs Shyamoli (Director)

Bangladesh : Mr. Uttam Das -Director & Mr. Prabal Chowdhury-Secretary

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TABLA & DHOL ACADEMY LTD LONDON

Company Reg:- 7766895 ( England & Walsh)
 

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