MusicSpecialist programme

Mridangam

The South Indian classical drum: strokes, rhythm and accompaniment in Carnatic music.

Who can startFrom Grade 1, by readinessAdults on request

FormatsAcademy groupsPrivate sessions on request

AvailabilitySpecialist programme, on requestIn person

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Who it's for

Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway.

Correct posture and hand position come first.

School BasicInside the school timetable or after school, in school groups

Academy AdvancedAcademy groups for learners ready to progress further, placed by coach assessment

AdultsClasses and private sessions on request

Specialist programmes are offered where demand, qualified coaches, venue, equipment and safeguarding are confirmed.

What they learn

Taught through the basic strokes on both heads, sollukattus (spoken rhythms), and compositions in talas.

Posture and hand position

Basic strokes and sollukattus

Talas and korvais

Accompaniment

What children gain

Rhythm

Keeps complex talas.

Hand coordination

Uses both hands independently.

Cultural knowledge

Understands Carnatic rhythm.

Training formats

Academy groupsGroup training for learners who want to progress further.

Private trainingOne-to-one coaching on request.

Learning journey

Foundation

Learns posture and the basic strokes.

Developing

Plays patterns and short compositions in talas.

Proficient

Accompanies vocal or instrumental music.

Assessment

In Mridangam, coaches assess:

Stroke clarityTalaCompositionsAccompaniment

Defined criteria

An activity-specific standard for every skill.

Coach rating

The coach observes and rates each criterion.

Written feedback

Scores explained in plain language, AI-assisted where the activity's assessment runs in our school app.

Coach confirms

Nothing reaches parents without coach sign-off.

Curriculum depth and assessment readiness vary by activity. Not every activity has identical curriculum maturity yet.

Coaches

Every Mridangam coach is recruited, verified and trained by 4CHAMPZ, and monitored session by session.

Recruit & verifyQualified, experienced coaches. ID, background and reference checks before any session.

TrainTrained on the 4CHAMPZ curriculum, child safeguarding and school conduct rules.

GuideLesson plans, drills and assessment criteria for every session, in the coach app.

MonitorSession logs, attendance and lead-coach observation, with regular performance reviews.

About our coaches

Questions

Who is Mridangam for?

Learners in schools, academies and communities where the programme runs. Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway. Correct posture and hand position come first. Adult classes are arranged on request.

How is progress measured?

Coaches assess stroke clarity, tala, compositions and accompaniment against defined criteria. Progress is shared with families through coach feedback and term reports.

Where does it run?

At partner schools, academies and communities. Tell us where you are and we will confirm what runs near you.

Is this available everywhere?