Carnatic Mridangam Classes
The heartbeat of Carnatic music — learn the art of tala, rhythm and percussion, from foundational strokes to concert-level mastery, at PSK Foundation®. Learn online from anywhere in the world, or offline at our Sanjaynagar, Bengaluru centre.
What you will learn
- Basic strokes & hand positions
- Carnatic tala systems
- Alankaras & exercises
- Korvai & mohra patterns
- Accompaniment techniques
- Tani avartanam (solo)
- Laya & tempo control
- Concert performance skills
Personal one-to-one training
One-to-one
Personalised attention, a pace set around you, and a learning path built for your goals.
Offline & online
Learn at our Sanjaynagar centre in Bengaluru, or join live online from anywhere in the world.
Every level welcome
Beginner
Basic strokes, tala introduction and simple exercises.
Tap to flip ↻Beginner · you will learn
- Basic strokes & hand positions
- Carnatic tala systems
- Alankaras & exercises
Intermediate
Korvai, mohra and accompaniment training.
Tap to flip ↻Intermediate · you will learn
- Korvai & mohra patterns
- Accompaniment techniques
- Laya & tempo control
Advanced
Tani avartanam and concert-level solo performance.
Tap to flip ↻Your teacher: D.R. Chethan Murthy
Mridangam Vidwan · Founder · Composer · 18+ years of experience
D. R. Chethan Murthy was born into a musical family and was initiated into the Mridangam at the age of four by his father, the renowned Mridangam Vidwan D. R. Rajagopal. He received advanced training under Vidwan K. N. Krishnamurthy, a senior Ghatam Vidwan and disciple of the legendary Vidwan Palghat T. S. Mani Iyer, and further honed his craft under Vidwan V. S. Rajagopal. He made his stage debut at the age of six and is presently pursuing advanced training under Mridangam Maestro Navayuga Nandhi Vidwan Dr. Patri Satish Kumar of Chennai. He has performed alongside Sangeetha Kalanidhi Vid. Dr. R. K. Srikantan, Padma Bhushan Vid. Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna, Padma Shri Vidwan Mandolin U. Srinivasan and Padma Shri Vid. Dr. N. Ramani, and has graced stages such as the Madras Music Academy, Bengaluru Gayana Samaja, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mudhra Sangeetha Sabha (Chennai) and Ravindra Bharathi (Hyderabad). His honours include the 1st Prize in the All India Radio National Level Competition, the “SAMA” Youth Award and the Shanmukhananda Bharataratna M. S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship. He is the Founder of PSK Foundation® and its lead Mridangam faculty.
Student stories
“I am learning Mridangam under the able guidance of D. R. Chethan Murthy sir for the past 3 years. He is very passionate about teaching the Mridangam and also the nuances of it. I thoroughly enjoy his technique of teaching.”Manasvi Milind Bhodke · Mridangam student, 3 years
Free 30-minute demo class
A complimentary demo with no registration fee and no prior experience needed. It includes:
- Introduction to Carnatic tala
- Basic strokes on the Mridangam
- Understanding rhythm & beats
- Q&A with D.R. Chethan Murthy
Online classes
Online Mridangam training covering tala, strokes, korvai and performance, with real-time feedback from D.R. Chethan Murthy, through live video classes on Zoom or Google Meet from anywhere in the world.
Fees & schedule
8 sessions a month, 60 minutes each. Pricing is shared on call and tailored to your goals.
Frequently asked questions
What age can my child start Mridangam?
Classes are open from age 5 and above, and all levels are welcome, from complete beginners to advanced students.
Are the classes one-to-one?
Yes. Mridangam classes are one-to-one and personalised, 60 minutes a session, 8 sessions a month.
Can I attend a trial class first?
Yes. A 30-minute complimentary demo class is available, with no registration fee and no prior experience needed.
Are online Mridangam classes available?
Yes. Live classes run on Zoom or Google Meet with D.R. Chethan Murthy.
What are the fees?
Pricing is shared on call and tailored to your goals. Call +91 97425 10464.
PSK Foundation®
#16 Saraswati Mandhira, Maruthi Layout, RMV 2nd Stage, Sanjaynagar Post, Bengaluru
+91 97425 10464 · info@pskfoundation.com
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–8:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM–2:00 PM