Kirtan Leader Blog

It's a magnificent time to be in the market for a new harmonium! Several years back Old Delhi Music completely overhauled their Bhava Harmonium line, offering instruments that support your spiritual journey rather than becoming ...

The harmonium is the perfect spiritual companion for your chanting journey—creating a sound that wraps around your voice like a warm embrace from a choir of angels. This beloved instrument has been THE sacred sound machine for devo...

Since they were introduced in 2015, I have been enamored with the Bhava brand of harmoniums created by Old Delhi Music. Several years back, I thought it might be wise to try a few alternatives—you know, like how you might sample ot...

DURATION OF SUSTAIN is the unsung hero in your harmonium journey—like the difference between a meditation that flows effortlessly and one where your mind wanders every three seconds. A poor-quality "junker" harmonium with inadeq...

Many spiritual seekers embarking on their harmonium journey find themselves wandering in a forest of options, unsure which path to take. Like choosing between yoga studios or spiritual teachers, the right match can make the differe...

Practice Makes Perfect…
Or Does It?

We’ve all heard the phrase “practice makes perfect.” 

At KLI we take a stand for deliberate practice. This is practice that is ongoing and continuous, and opens up big learning (and even bigger...

She was a new student. Eager to learn, she had many questions. Toward the end of the conversation, she nervously asked, “Do I really have to learn Sargam to lead Kirtan?”

My response immediately set her at ease: “Absolutely not.”

Check out the May 2020 issue of Yoga Journal for a fun article titled The Harmonium for Beginners. This article chronicles KLI student Jennifer Davis Flynn’s journey through our Level 1 (Launch Your Home Chant Practice) in person c...

I frequently see confusion arising around the LEVEL’S in our school, which are distinct from the CLASSES and INTENSIVES we offer. The confusion tends to show up when students are looking to take our Level 2 or Level 3 programs.

Cl...

June 2019 I visited the Bay Area to work on new tracks and participate in a 4-day Integral Unfolding retreat.

I’m very lucky to have a beautiful and welcoming home in which to stay while in town. One evening I returned from the re...