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Who This Self-Paced Course is For
Perfect For:
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Beginners with no prior experience
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Busy adults who need flexible timing
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Students already learning who want structured practice material and a time-tested foundation
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Anyone who wants to learn without any restriction on team
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Anyone who wants to learn mridangam with a group feedback sessions to keep practice accountable
Not Ideal For:
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Those looking for weekly 1:1 correction and personalized feedback
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Intermediate levels and above
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Students preparing for advanced arangetram-level training
If you want 1-on-1classes instead, write to us here
What's Included
This structured online course guides students through over 40 step-by-step lessons that build technique, clarity, and rhythmic confidence. Ideal for beginners of all ages, the program also includes a bonus Layam Training series and a plan which includes full year of access with optional monthly feedback from Akshay or Nam Dhi faculty.
What You’ll Receive:
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40+ progressive HD video lessons
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1-year access to the full course
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Monthly faculty feedback option
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Clear practice checklists and milestones
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Designed for learners globally
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Optional community forum
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Lifetime Access
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Mobile-friendly viewing
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Bonus Lessons: Layam mastery exercises
Built through Akshay Anantapadmanabhan’s systematic method —
on decades of teaching, performing, and
digital learning refinement.
The Course Curriculum
Why Learn with Akshay?
Learning mridangam online maybe possible.
However, learning it properly—with clarity, structure, and the depth of tradition—is rare.
This program is built and taught by Akshay Anantapadmanabhan, an internationally respected percussionist, educator, and disciple of some of the greatest masters of South Indian rhythm. Here’s what makes this learning experience different from anything you’ll find on YouTube or other platforms:
A Structured Path — Not Random Lessons
This course follows a progressive, step-by-step curriculum grounded in traditional pedagogy.
Each module builds logically on the previous one, ensuring you develop:
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Strong foundational technique
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Correct fingering and posture
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Real rhythmic fluency
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Classical phrasing (sarvalaghu, korvais, farans, mohara, etc.)
You’re not just learning patterns — you’re learning music.
Deep Rhythm Training Beyond the Instrument
Akshay is known globally for his work in:
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Konnakol pedagogy
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Rhythm training for instrumentalists, dancers & producers
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Cross-genre collaborations
Your learning includes rhythm concepts that strengthen your musicianship across any instrument or style.
A Supportive Learning Ecosystem
Beyond the videos, students benefit from:
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Private practice check-ins
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Access to the Nam Dhi Academy community
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Occasional live workshops
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Clear next steps after each module
You are guided, supported, and never learning alone.
A Lineage Rooted in the Great Masters
Akshay’s training draws directly from legendary gurus such as:
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Guru T.H. Subash Chandran, a global authority on konnakol mridangam and ghatam
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The broader Thanjavur mridangam tradition that shaped many iconic performers
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A teaching methodology formalized half a century ago by T.R. Hari Harasharma and evolved with Akshay in a contemprary way
Students don’t just learn techniques — they absorb the musical values, clarity, and aesthetics of the tradition.
A Clear Framework for Improvement
Every module includes:
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Measurable goals
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Repeatable exercises
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Speed-tracking practice routines
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Warm-ups tested on hundreds of students
You’re not left guessing “What should I practice?”
You know exactly how to improve.
Designed for the Modern Global Student
This course is engineered based on Akshay’s decade of experience teaching hundreds of students worldwide.
You get:
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Bite-sized videos
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Practice checklists
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Step-by-step skill progressions
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Real-world application through compositions & exercises
It’s the perfect hybrid of traditional depth and modern learning design.
A Mentor Who Actively Performs, Records, and Teaches
Akshay is not a passive YouTube tutor.
He is an active performer, composer, collaborator, and educator.
Students gain insights shaped by:
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Live stage experience
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Studio recording work
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Cross-cultural rhythmic research
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Years of teaching both beginners and advanced percussionists
You’re learning from someone who lives the art form daily.
You are not buying a course — you’re entering a proven system of learning mridangam with clarity, tradition, and modern technique.
