Learn Dholak Online – Intro to Dholak Lessons with Devin

Dholak Lessons with Devin – Intro to Dholak (Version 1) is a comprehensive online dholak course designed to teach students how to play dholak from beginner level through advanced accompaniment techniques. This self-paced online dholak curriculum focuses on practical accompaniment used in bhajans, devotional music, and live performance settings.

Whether you are completely new to the instrument or looking to strengthen your foundation, this course teaches the essential techniques and patterns required to confidently accompany singers and musicians on dholak.

Start Learning Dholak from Scratch

The opening lessons of the curriculum are designed so anyone can learn dholak from the beginning, even if they have never played percussion before. Students will learn:

• Proper dholak hand technique

• Foundational rhythmic understanding

• How to structure accompaniment patterns

• How to confidently play thekas, mukdas, laggis and more!

These introductory lessons create a strong foundation before moving into practical accompaniment patterns used in real musical settings.

Master Essential Keherwa Taal Dholak Patterns

After the introductory lessons, the course moves directly into practical accompaniment material centered around Keherwa Taal, one of the most widely used rhythms in devotional and folk music.

In Version 1, students will learn:

• 54 Bhajan Thekas in Keherwa Taal

• 24 Mukdas

• 2 Laggis

The patterns progress gradually from beginner to intermediate, professional, and advanced levels, ensuring that students continuously build skill, control, and musical understanding.

These patterns have been carefully curated by Devin to efficiently teach the rhythms most commonly used in real-world dholak accompaniment.

By the end of Version 1, students will have the knowledge and material required to confidently perform Bhajan accompaniment on dholak.

Version 2 – Expanding to the Full 100 Bhajan Thekas

Version 2 expands on the foundation built in Version 1 and completes the full 100 Bhajan Thekas in Keherwa Taal.

This advanced continuation includes:

• The remaining 46 Bhajan Thekas

• 20 Advanced Keherwa Full-Cycle Mukdas

• The same 2 Laggis included in Version 1

Version 2 is designed for students who want to significantly expand their dholak accompaniment vocabulary and deepen their mastery of Keherwa Taal.

Part 1 & 2 Bundle – Complete Keherwa Dholak Curriculum

The Part 1 & 2 Bundle combines Version 1 and Version 2 into one complete curriculum.

Students who enroll in the bundle will learn:

• All 100 Bhajan Thekas in Keherwa Taal

• 44 Mukdas

• 2 Laggis

• Beginner through advanced dholak accompaniment techniques

This bundle is ideal for students who want the full Keherwa dholak learning system, covering everything from beginner foundations to advanced accompaniment patterns.

Self-Paced Online Dholak Learning

This course is designed to be fully self-paced, allowing students to learn dholak online at their own speed.

With consistent weekly practice, the average student typically takes 1.5 – 3 years to complete the full curriculum, accounting for breaks and real-life scheduling.

The curriculum is ideally suited for ages 6 – 65, making it accessible to both young beginners and adult learners.

Flexible Enrollment

When you enroll, you will receive an email allowing you to unenroll at any time. If you cancel before the next billing cycle, you will not be charged for any future months.

Future Versions – Expanding Beyond Keherwa

Additional versions of this curriculum are currently being developed. Future releases will focus on:

• Additional Indian taals

• West Indian dholak accompaniment styles

• Practical rhythms used in modern performances

These future versions will include all previous material plus new lessons, and will be offered at a higher cost.

✅ Perfect for:

• Beginners learning how to play dholak

• Musicians wanting to improve bhajan accompaniment

• Students searching for online dholak lessons

The course is structured into seasons and episodes, with an average of 10 episodes per season, that you can view at anytime you'd like, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. The first module includes all the necessary documents for you to download and follow along, setting you up for success on your musical journey. Join us and become a seasoned dholak player with Devin’s expert guidance! 

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*Also note the Price of this Course is a recurring payment of $35 USD/Month ($50 for the Bundle)*

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