Shailendra Master Tabla player - Goa Update - June 2008

Madeleine Retif from Switzerland contacted us to enquire about Tabla lessons as she was travelling to Goa. That is the real POWER of our Blog... She found us on one of the search engines... We introduced her to Shailendra and he has asked that we print his message and Music credentials here...

"Initially I have taken the lessons from my father i.e. Mr. Shashikant Shantaram Palni, then I have joined to Pandit Prabhakar Chari, then I have joined to Goa College of Music and passed the Degree of 'Bachelor of Music' (Tabla), through Goa University and still I am taking the lessons from Pandit Maruti Kurdikar (Goa). Now I am working in Goa Medical College, Bambolim and also giving the lessons to Shree Ganaraj Sangeet Sanskritic Mandal, Quitla Aldona, Goa. Through the tourist season until the month of April I have work in the hotels."

Madeleine was really impressed with Shailendra, just as we were. He needs all the private work he can get, especially "out of season". It is rewarding to work with a patient gentle teacher who can cater to all levels of musical ability. Shailendra is Goan and he can also provide a glimpse into Goan life that as an ordinary tourist, you may not see! Shailendra Palni - 9822182958 (mobile in Goa). We will continue to support Shailendra in any way we can.