Pandit Makarand Tulankar

Teaching and Mentoring

• Born into a family of musicians, Makarand Tulankar began his musical journey at the age of three, exposed to the rich world of music from an early age
• Received initial Tabla lessons from his grandfather, Pandit Shankar Vishnu Kanhere, a prominent Jaltarang player
• Influenced and inspired by legendary players like Ustad Nizamuddin Khan, Pt. Swapan Choudhary, and Ustad Zakir Hussain from his childhood
• Became a disciple of the renowned tabla maestro, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee, continuing his musical education under the guidance of the maestro
• Teaching experience of more than 30 years
• Currently conducting online and offline classes for students in India and abroad
• Specializes in teaching students preparing for Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya certification

Professional Experience

• Registered Examiner at Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
• Released a CD titled 'Journey in Dream' during his European tour with Ustad Usman Khan
• Experimented with fusion in 'The Secret of Wind,' combining the musical strains of Indian and Western classical music

Performance Experience

• Accompanied various renowned artists in the classical music world, showcasing his talent and versatility in percussion
• Shared the stage with luminaries such as Ustad Shahid Parvez, Ustad Usman Khan, Pt. Shankar Abhyankar, Sunil Katti, Siraj Khan, Pt. Ulhas Bapat, Dhananjay Daithankar, Pt. Valmik Dande, Ustad Faiyaz Hussain, Pt. Keshav Ginde, Pt. Appa Jalgaonkar, Pt. T. D. Janorikar, Pt. Babulal Gandharva, Pt. S. V. Kanhere, Pt. Shriram Tulankar, Vidushi Sarita Tulankar, Ustad Nasir Sajjad, Dashrath Pujari, Pt. Upendra Bhat, Shrinivas Joshi, Suhasini Koratkar, and Ustad Balekhan