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It's hard to face our fears and touch into traumas in our voice--our Fifth Chakra. Gathering the courage to buy a harmonium, to learn to use it, and to open up...

So many folks want to buy a harmonium, but are confused on which instrument to get. I constantly receive questions like:

• Where can I purchase a great harmonium? 
• How much does a good harmonium cost?
• Which is the best...

Buying a harmonium is becoming much more common these days. At Kirtan Leader Institute we frequently receive questions like:

• Where can I purchase a great harmonium? 
• How much does a good harmonium cost?
• ...

In this 1 minute video, Kirtan Leader Institute student Katrina Mitchell shares about her experience in the June 2022 Level 2 intensive.

Immersing herself in this practice of love and prayer - in community - touched her...

What's the scoop with the knobs on your harmonium?

This videos helps you understand the difference between stops and drones, and how to work them on your instrument. 

Here is a video on the perfect harmonium backpack for a Bhava Mini harmonium. Very useful when you're traveling, especially if you're flying and have connecting flights!

PS - click HERE to order the backpack I show in this...

Here's a video that shares three quick, cheap and easy options for a harmonium music stand. 

PS - click HERE to purchase the bamboo book stand. 

Artists, including Kirtan artists, write, record and release original music... aka fresh tracks.

Back in the day we made albums. Forty or so minutes of music on good old vinyl.

Next came CD's. Still physical, and very durable....

One of the most interesting and useful tools for to understand the human energy system is the ancient Yogic system of the chakras. The chakra system has gained popularity in the West thanks to Anodea Judith (check...

As far as hand made instruments go, harmoniums are incredibly low maintenance. That said, since harmoniums are made of wood and metal they are sensitive to changes in temperature (hot and cold) and humidity (ex., humid in...