Konnakol is a traditional voice percussion skill with a long learning curve. As cited in lisayoungmusic.com - according to M. Ravichandhira, an eminent practitioner of Kannakol - it takes 5 years to attain proficiency if the student is based out of India in a traditional setup. For students who are based out of India, in a non-traditional set up it may take up to 10 years.