Will Your Child Be a Leader — Or Lost in Distractions?
By Prashant Kumar
There was a time I couldn’t focus. My mind drifted—no clarity, no control. Even in my first YouTube videos, I’d lose my train of thought. I had played tabla as a child, but like many kids, I didn’t take it seriously. It wasn’t until I returned to it as an adult that I realized what I had been missing—the discipline, the sharpness, the structure it builds.
Now, I see that same struggle everywhere. Children’s focus is fading. Every swipe steals their attention. Every notification chips away at their discipline. Their ability to concentrate, think deeply, and push through challenges is being erased.
Even medical experts are sounding the alarm. A study from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine warns that children today are losing essential motor skills due to excessive screen time and a lack of hands-on, focused activities. Their ability to control movement, develop hand coordination, and sustain attention is declining—something that will affect them for life.
Tabla isn’t just music—it’s a tool for sharpening the mind. The structured, rhythmic practice develops patience, coordination, and deep concentration. It engages the hands, the brain, and the senses in a way that builds focus like nothing else.
This summer, I’m offering a 6-week online tabla course for beginners, designed to help children develop focus and discipline through rhythm. The program includes three live classes per week, keeping students engaged with structured homework assignments to reinforce learning. There are no week-long gaps that break momentum—each session builds mental sharpness, structured learning, and long-term discipline, all from the comfort of home.
Because of the live format, I’m only accepting a small group of students. This course is for parents who see the value of consistent training and structured learning—not just another activity, but something that truly strengthens their child’s ability to focus and learn.
If you’re serious about giving your child this advantage, now is the time. Message me on WhatsApp at 281-814-7346, check out my YouTube channel at youtube.com/texastabla, and stay tuned for the launch of texastabla.com.
This six-week course is the perfect way to get your child started on their tabla journey, building the foundation for discipline, focus, and lifelong learning.
Prashant Kumar is a master of tabla with almost 25 years of experience, dedicated to helping students enhance their focus, creativity, and depth of expression through this profound art form. Prashant’s YouTube channel, TexasTabla, has amassed 400,000 views in recent months, and the online tabla communities he has founded have become some of the best resources for aspiring tabla players.