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Learning with Kirtan Leader Institute - 2021
What did you do in 2020-21?
Whenever someone asks me what I did during Covid times, an answer literally jumps off my tongue. "I put all of the Kirtan Leader Institute classes online!"
Covid caused me to engage in a big pivot. I q...
First Time Recording Artist Gaya Shelton-Ostadi Shares Her Initial Experiences in the Studio
Brad, Ben and Gaya in the studio
Where are you when I need you, Ganesh?
This tale opens with a handful of obstacles. Nothing would stop you from wanting to professionally record a song, right? My mentor Mike Cohen, founder of the...
Chanting and Your Chakras
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 out her Eastern B...
A Beautiful Practice of Love and Prayer
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 deeply.
"Shari" ing Her Voice with Confidence
Chant for Yourself, Chant for Your Community, Chant for the World
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 our ...
Cultural Appropriation?
Coltrane, Ray Charles and Elvis
As a musician I struggle with the notion of cultural appropriation. The great jazz saxophonist John Coltrane was influenced not only by a rapidly evolving jazz tradition, but also Indian Classical a...
2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR
2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR
Details and links coming soon.
ON DEMAND CLASSES - start when you like, available 24/7.
- Kirtan for the 21st Century - Free Class.
- The Complete Ganesha Mini-Course - learn all about Gan ...
Fresh Tracks
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. An...
Official Shiva Prayer Music Video
IN THE WORDS OF MIKE COHEN
Fire & Destruction
December 30, 2021 was a terrifying day in Boulder, Colorado, where my partner and I live. Ninety percent of Boulder County was in severe or extreme drought, and we hadn’t seen substan...
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Mike Cohen
KLI Founder
Mike Cohen, MA is founder of Kirtan Leader Institute. Since 2010 he has trained and apprenticed thousands of Kirtan Leaders across the globe, from total beginners to dozens he has guided to create/release Kirtan albums, play at festivals and tour nationally.
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