Lehra Lab
Behind the Music
Every lehra on Lehra Lab is performed by trained Hindustani classical musicians, recorded in professional studios built for acoustic authenticity.
The Artists
Ajay Hegde
Harmonium
Ajay Hegde has been training in Hindustani classical vocal, harmonium, and tabla under Shri Pradeep Bhat Sampesara and Shri Gourish Yaji Koojalli for over 12 years. He has accompanied renowned artists including Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, Ustad Waseem Ahmed Khan, Vidushi Aditi Joshi, Pandit M.P. Hegde Padigere, and many more. He has performed at prestigious platforms such as Malenadu Utsava, Kadambotsava, and the Dr. Basavaraj Rajguru Hindustani Classical Music Festival, among others. He has also provided lehra accompaniment to tabla maestros including Pandit Sadanand Naimpalli, Pandit Ravindra Yavagal, Pandit Ramadas Palsule, and several others.
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Bhargav Rao
Flute
Bhargav Rao is an All India Radio graded Hindustani classical flutist and recipient of the National Scholarship by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Trained under Shri Gourish Yaji in the traditional Gurukula system and for over a decade under legendary maestro Pandit Nityanand Haldipur, he holds the prestigious Karnataka Vidwat qualification in Flute alongside an M.Sc. in Chemistry. He has performed at renowned classical platforms across India, including NCPA Mumbai, Girnar Mahotsav, Sharada Sangeet Vidyalaya, and Gayan Samaj, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich Hindustani music tradition.
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Akshay Bhat
Tabla
Akshay Bhat Amsalli is a dedicated Tabla artist and Sound Engineer based in Karnataka, balancing his artistic passion alongside his professional role as a bank employee. He received his formal training in Hindustani Classical Tabla under the guidance of Vidwan Shri Sheshadri Iyengar and Vidwan Shri Vinod Bhandari Kadtoka. Known for his rhythm and versatility, Akshay has accompanied distinguished maestros, including Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, Pandit B. Krishna Bhat (Mumbai), and Pandit M.P. Hegde Padigere. Blending technical audio expertise with deep musical sensibility, he remains actively engaged in classical concert accompaniments and sound production.
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Sumukha Hegde
Harmonium
Sumukha Hegde is a Sound Engineer and Musician from Bengaluru, India, with six years of professional experience in recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and live sound engineering. He has worked on film projects, independent music productions, studio recordings, and live events, collaborating with artists across different genres and languages. Raised in a family deeply connected to music, he has been surrounded by music from an early age, shaping both his creativity and technical expertise. A guitarist and flutist, Sumukha combines musical understanding with engineering skills to create high-quality audio experiences in both studio and live environments.
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The Studios
We are grateful to the following studios for their exceptional acoustics and hospitality in bringing these recordings to life.
With Gratitude
Vidwan Shri Sheshadri Iyengar
Tabla
Vidwan Shri Sheshadri Iyengar is a celebrated tabla maestro from the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka and a distinguished disciple of the Farrukhabad Gharana tradition. With decades of rigorous practice and performance, he has guided countless students with deep patience, precision, and devotion to the art. His teachings go beyond technique — he instils in every student a love for the spirit of rhythm and the responsibility of carrying forward a living tradition. Lehra Lab is a humble offering at his feet.
The Creator
Creator
Lehra Lab Team
Lehra Lab is built by a tabla artist trained in the Farrukhabad Gharana tradition. Rooted in years of practice and accompaniment, this app is a practical, user-friendly tool designed for every tabla student and performer.