Kirtan Leader Blog

Folks frequently ask if they should purchase a Bhava Lite or Bhava Mini  harmonium. This is an excellent question—like choosing between a hybrid or electric vehicle, both will get you moving, but with slightly different experiences...

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...

As far as handmade instruments go, harmoniums are incredibly low maintenance (no string tuning required—hallelujah!). That said, since they're crafted from wood and metal, these sacred sound generators are sensitive to extreme chan...

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...

"Which harmonium should I buy?" is the musical equivalent of asking a parent to name their favorite child. But unlike that impossible question, this one actually has an answer! Let's compare the Bhava Mini and Bhava Studio—two exce...

Ah, the eternal question that keeps harmonium enthusiasts up at night: "Bhava Classic or Bhava Mini?" It's like choosing between a luxurious SUV and a sporty sedan—both will get you where you need to go, but the journey feels diffe...

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...

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...