Mayank has created for himself a distinct place in the realm of Tabla playing. Born gifted, he started learning Tabla at the age of four from Shri Vinay Wagle from Ujjain (M.P.) and gave his first performance at the tender age of five. He also learnt the intricacies of Tabla playing from Shri Suresh Tulankar from Nagpur and Pt. Kaleramji from Jalandhar. Now for the past many years, he is learning from “Taal-Yogi” Padmashree Pt. Suresh Talwalkar Ji.

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Academically Mayank has completed B.Com. from Vikram University, Ujjain (2006-07) and M.A. in Tabla from Khairagadh University (2008-09). He is also a holder of 'Ko-Vid' degree for Tabla from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay, Ujjain (2003-04).

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Mayank is an 'A' graded artist of All India Radio (AIR). Followong the traditions of several gharanas he devloped his unique style of playing Taabla. Mayank himself is an acclaimed tabla solo artist and also accompanists for vocal, instrumental and kathak. He has performed at prestigious events in India and also globally such as 

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❖ Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav, Pune

❖ Tansen Sangeet Mahotsav Gwalior

❖ Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar Sangeet Mahotsav, Goa

❖ NIU's Internationally Jazz Festival, Bangkok, Thailand

❖ Yaksha Festival, Koimbtore

❖ Kalidas Sangeet Samaroh, Ujjain

❖ Asian Drums Festival, Chaeng - Mai (Thailand)

❖ Pt. Omkarnath Music Foundation, Thane

❖ Ustad Amir Khan Sangeet Samaroh, Indore

❖ Francophonae festival UNESCO, Parsis

❖ Damaru Festival, Pune

❖ Guru Abhivadan Sohala, Pune

❖ Mahakal Taal Utsav, Ujjain

❖ Serendipity Festival, Goa

❖ Mahatma Gandhi and World Peace Seminar, Thammasat Uni. Bangkok, Thailand

❖ Youth Festival of Sangeet Research Academy, Mumbai

❖ Khaprumam Parvatkar Samaroh Goa

❖ Bhatkhande Sangeet Samaroh, Mumbai

❖ Sangeet Pratibha Utsav of Sangeet Natak Academy, Raipur

❖ Samrat Sangeet Sammelan, Goa

❖ Ustad Imamuddin Khan Dagar Indian Music Art and Culture Society, Jaipur

❖ Caudan Arts Centre, Tamarin, Mauritius

❖ Anaahat Naad, Goa

❖ Gangadhar Swarotsav, Pune. 

❖ Karavalli Utsav, Kadri Park, Sounth Kannada

❖ Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav, Goa

❖ Surana Smriti Samaroh, Jaipur

❖ Moonlight Festival, Honnavar

❖ Swar Mangesh Festival, Goa

❖ 'Baithak' at Taalyogi Aashram, Pune

❖ Aakashwani Sangeet Sammelan

❖ Shrutilaya, BITS Pilani Goa.

and so many.....!

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Mayank has also accompanied several acclaimed musicians like Padmashree Pt. Suresh Talwalkar , Padmashree Pt. Ulhas kashalkar, Padmavibhushan Vi. N. Rajam,Vi. Padma Talwalkar, Pt. Gokulotsav Maharaj,  Pt. Madhup Mudgal, Pt. Ajay Pohankar, Pt. Arun Kashalkar, Vi. Shubha Mudgal,  Vi. Ashwini Bhide - Deshpande, Ustd. Shujat Khan, Ust. Nishat khan, Vi. Shama Bhatye, , Pt. Satish Vyas, Pt. Vishwanath Kanhere, Pt. Pravin Godkhindi, Pt. Jayteerth Mevundi, Vidwan Shashank Subramaniam, Pt. Rajendra Gangani, Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar, Dr. Ram Deshpande, Vi. Kalapini Komkali, Pt. Ganpati Bhat, Vi. Devaki Pandit, Pt. Anand Bhate, Pt. Bhuvanesh Komkali, Pt. Kaivalya Kumar Gurav, Dr. Ram Deshpande, Dr. Shashank Maktedar, Vi. Manjusha Kulkarni Patil, Vi. Shashwti Mandal, Ustd. Usmaan Khan, Vi. Arati Anklikar Tikekar, Pt. Rahul Deshpande, Pt. Pravin Sheolikar Pt. Shaunak Abhisheki​, Dr. Ravindra Kakoti, Pt. Sudhakar Deoley, Ustd. Chhote Rahimat khan, Ustd. Rafique - Shafique Khan, Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni, Vi. Anupama Bhagwat, Pt. Ravi Chary and also young musicians.

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Mayank has played tabla duet with Swapnil Bhise, Omkar Dalavi. He has also participated in the projects of his guru Pt. Suresh Talwalkar Ji. Continuing the legecy of Indian Classical Music he performed in fusion music with talented musician all across the world.

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Awards & Scholarships :-

❖ All India Radio 'A' graded artist - 2015

❖ 'Sammaan' by Marathi Professional Group Ujjain - 2011

❖ ' Pandit D. V. Paluskar Award' by Sharda Sangeet Vidyalay - 2004

❖ 'Pandit Ramnarayan Jeena Award' by Dhrupad Sansthan Bhopal - 2004

❖ 'Pandit Nikhil Ghosh Memorial Award' Mumbai - 2005

❖ 'Vikram Pratibha Samman' by Vikram University Ujjain - 2010

❖ 'Award Scholarship' by Ministry of Culture, Gov. Of India - 2005

❖ Empanelled Artist of ICCR (Indian Council of Cultural Relations) - 2016

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After establishing himself as an artist and receiving the directive from his Guru, Mayank began teaching disciples in India as well as abroad. 

He worked as a visiting lecturer in Goa College of Music for two years (2015-17) and Kalangan Institute Margaon for 6 years (2012-18). Now he conducts Tabla Classes online and offline.  For More Info 

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