Kirtan Leader Blog

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...

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...

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?
• ...

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...

How to Buy a Harmonium, Not a Headache

The only thing more amazing than chanting is getting behind a harmonium for your own personal chant practice. Whether you long to chant at home, add Kirtan to yoga classes or share...

HARMONIUMS & HEADACHES

Since they were introduced in 2015, I have been enamored with the Bhava brand of harmoniums created by Old Delhi Music. Last fall I thought it might be wise to try a few others to see if they were...

Vocalist, voice teacher and Kirtan Leader Institute instructor Dawnia Dresser has a beautiful way of describing the difference between singing and sacred chant.

1. The External Loop 

Dawnia has been singing since age...