Ustad Allarakha Institute of Music

U.A.I.M, was founded by Ustad Allarakha, 30 years ago ,in 1986. The philosophy behind this was to impart knowledge of Tabla especially of Punjab Gharana to talented young learners of Tabla. The institute has been situated at Mahatma Gandhi swimming pool Shivaji Park since its Inception Ustad Allarakha decided, his later years of life for the benefit of his Students by teaching at the institute The institute feels proud of introducing many Tabla players to the world of music After the death of Ustad Allarakha on 3rd February 2000 the institute has since then been headed by Fazal Qureshi son of Ustad Allarakha Fazal Qureshi has since then been taking forward the teachings and philosophy of Ustad Allarakha and dedicating his time teaching at the institute U.A.I.M follows the philosophy of Guru Shishya Parampara while teaching student The students are imparted knowledge on one to one bases with Guru Fazal Qureshi in traditional Guru Shishya Parampara