How I Create Tabla Content for YouTube, Instagram & Reels

By Pratham Marode – Indian Classical Tabla Player | Percussionist | Content Creator

Welcome to Pratham Marode Tabla Official!
I’m Prathamesh Rajesh Marode – an Indian classical tabla player, percussionist, and content creator. In today’s digital era, showcasing Indian classical music online is both an art and a creative challenge. As someone deeply passionate about tabla, I love creating short-form and long-form content for YouTube, Instagram, and Reels to share rhythm with the world.

In this post, I’ll take you behind the scenes of how I create tabla content and offer tips for aspiring Indian classical content creators and tabla artists online.

 Step-by-Step: How I Create Tabla Content for Social Media

1️ Concept Planning: Finding the Right Theme

Before I record any video, I think about:

• Is it a solo tabla performance, collaboration, or rhythm lesson?
  
  

• Will it fit better on YouTube (long-form) or Instagram Reels (short-form)?
  
  

• Can I add value for tabla learners or entertain music lovers?
  
  

Examples of content ideas:

• Traditional theka in Teentaal
  
  

• Fast peshkar or rela clips
  
  

• Fusion tabla beats with lo-fi music
  
  

• Rhythmic challenges or trend-based Reels
  
  

This phase is all about creativity and understanding what tabla lovers on Instagram and YouTube enjoy.

2. Setup: Lights, Camera, Tabla!

The recording setup is very important for quality content.

• 🎥 Camera/Phone: I use a good phone with 4K capability or a DSLR for YouTube.
  
  

• 💡 Lighting: Natural sunlight or soft LED ring lights work best to highlight the hand movements and tabla texture.
  
  

• 🎤 Sound: I use a condenser mic or external audio recorder for clear tabla sound quality.
  
  

👉 Tip: If you’re a tabla content creator, always capture the tone of both dayan and bayan clearly!

3. Recording the Tabla Performance

During performance recording, I focus on:

• Positioning the camera to show clear hand movement and posture
  
  

• Keeping background aesthetic and minimal
  
  

• Making sure taal and laya stay perfect (especially for classical videos)
  
  

💡 For Reels, I often keep it under 30-60 seconds – sometimes just a crisp kaida or tabla solo pattern that feels energetic.

4. Editing: Adding Rhythm to the Visuals

After recording, I edit using tools like:

• CapCut, VN Editor, or Adobe Premiere Rush
  
  

• I sync audio perfectly with visuals, trim excess parts, and add captions or titles.
  
  

For Instagram, I also use:

• Trendy tabla audio mashups
  
  

• Beat drop effects
  
  

• Slow-motion for hand rolls or bayan slides
  
  

🎶 This step helps me make tabla performances look modern, catchy, and ready for Instagram tabla Reels.

5. Uploading: Optimizing for Each Platform

 On YouTube:

• I write SEO-friendly titles like “Tabla Kaida in Teentaal | Pratham Marode Tabla Performance”
  
  

• Use proper tags: tabla performance, Indian classical tabla, tabla video lesson
  
  

• Add thumbnails and descriptions with time stamps
  
  

 On Instagram:

• I write catchy captions, e.g., “Feel the groove in this Teentaal twist!”
  
  

• Use popular hashtags: #TablaReels #IndianClassical #PercussionArt
  
  

• Engage with audience comments and feedback
  
  

Consistency Is the Key

Whether I post weekly tabla YouTube content or daily Instagram Reels, being consistent builds a loyal audience. Every video is a chance to promote Indian classical music and inspire someone new.

 Tips for Aspiring Tabla Content Creators

• Start with your smartphone – focus on sound clarity over gear.
  
  

• Follow other tabla creators on Instagram to stay inspired.
  
  

• Use trending audio wisely in your tabla mashups.
  
  

• Collaborate with vocalists, guitarists, or dancers for creative fusion content.
  
  

• Don’t worry about perfection – focus on progress!
  
  

 Final Thoughts

Being a tabla content creator is a beautiful combination of music, rhythm, creativity, and social connection. Through my journey on YouTube and Instagram, I aim to celebrate our Indian classical percussion art and reach younger generations.

If you're also a tabla learner, follower, or music lover — follow me for more rhythm-filled updates!

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