Dhananjay Mishra

Teaching and Mentoring

• Actively involved in passing on the legacy and traditions of the Banaras Gharana
• Shares his profound knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians
• Professionally trained from a young age of six under the able guidance of his father Pt. Ishwar Lal Mishra and his uncle Pt. Chhote Lal Mishra
• Proficiency in teaching tabla to all age groups, with experience of more than 25 years
• Currently conducting traditional tabla classes via online through skype

Legacy and Heritage

• Belongs to a family that has been a vital component of the Sangeet Gharana in Varanasi
• Eldest son of the Mishra family, representing the seventh generation of the traditional music master from Banaras Gharana
• Hails from a family deeply rooted in the Banaras Gharana, with a lineage that includes esteemed musicians such as Pt. Bachaou Mishra, Pt. Banshi Maharaj, and the late Pt. Navaratan Mishra
• His grandfather, Late Pt. Douji Mishra, was a great vocalist from the Banaras Gharana, contributing to the rich musical heritage of the family