You will be delighted to hear that you do NOT have to learn Sargam (Indian Classical Music) to learn to play/sing chants from your favorite Western Kirtan Artists like Krishna Das and Snatam Kaur.

You will also be glad to know that you do not have to learn to read or understand Western music to learn to chant using our system.

Thirteen years of learning with, and from, amazing Kirtan Leader Institute students have allowed us to create and hone an incredibly intuitive and user-friendly learning system. We show you exactly what to play in a way that is not mediated through an abstract and non-intuitive system like Sargam or Western music. You will be playing 1-2 chants by the end of your first class or lesson. It's so easy, you will LOVE it.

Curious to learn more? Here's an article that I wrote on the topic titled: You Don't Need Sargam.

Unfortunately, not all harmoniums are created equal. Matter of fact, most of the harmoniums out there are downright awful! Check out the Harmonium Taste Test where I compare 5 different harmoniums.

There are many “junker” harmoniums on the market! Trying to chant on a bad/broken harmonium is like trying to ride a bike with two flat tires—so frustrating. If you have a “junker” you will unfortunately spend so much time, energy, and attention fighting the instrument that it will be challenging to learn, and difficult to enjoy your chanting practice.

The best place to start is by reading this article, Buy a Harmonium, Not a Headache. My intention is to help you get a great harmonium so you can easily dive into this amazing practice.

Our recommended harmonium distributor is Old Delhi Music. When it comes to harmoniums, they are the best in the business. They know their builders personally and their products even more intimately. Their Bhava harmoniums are my favorite. Interested students can email [email protected] to learn about exclusive offers and discounts.

You will need access to a harmonium, keyboard or piano to participate.

If you play guitar and know basic chords, you can also enroll in this program. However, there will be no guitar instruction during this class.

Our Level 1 programs are the prerequisite for advanced Kirtan training programs. If you have extensive musical experience, or have been chanting with others for some time, reach out to Mike at [email protected] to find out how you can satisfy this prerequisite through private sessions and jump ahead into a Level 2 program. Please know the amount of private sessions needed is assessed on a case by case basis.

You will have access to 8 recorded Zoom sessions, which are stored in our course learning portal where you will have 24/7 access to them for 12 months. In addition, you will be able to connect with me and Level 1 alumni through our private/hidden Facebook group. This is a great place to ask questions, share victories, and learn.