Instant Kirtan: Play Devotional Songs Anywhere Confidently
Published 5/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 4.95 GB | Duration: 2h 46m
Published 5/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 4.95 GB | Duration: 2h 46m
Master 3 core chants, expand your repertoire, & perform with ease using simple techniques for beginners & intermediates.
What you'll learn
Master 3 foundational kirtan songs to confidently lead a 2–5 hour devotional program, including transitions, tempo variations, and audience engagement examples.
Develop a reliable "backup song" strategy to recover seamlessly during memory lapses or improvisational moments, ensuring uninterrupted flow.
Adapt popular music chords into original bhajans or Maha Mantra melodies, expanding your repertoire and fostering creative expression.
Apply practical setup and performance tips for sound equipment, vocal projection, and crowd interaction to deliver a polished, spiritually uplifting experience.
Use rhythmic patterns and call-and-response techniques to engage audiences and sustain energy during long kirtan sessions.
Troubleshoot common performance issues like voice strain, instrument tuning, or sound system glitches with pro tips.
Improvise melodically within traditional frameworks to personalize songs while staying true to devotional intent.
Build confidence as a kirtan leader through mindset exercises and practical rehearsal strategies.
Requirements
A keyboard instrument (e.g., harmonium, electric piano with "harmonium" or "organ" voice settings, or MIDI keyboard with virtual plugins).
Description
Unlock the Joy of Instant Kirtan!Whether you're a beginner or need a refresher, this course teaches you to play devotional songs immediately—no prior experience needed. Through easy-to-follow video lessons and practical exercises, you'll master 3 foundational chants, discover how to choose your "forget-it-not" song, and expand your repertoire with pro tips. Perfect for home practice, temple services, or joyful gatherings with friends.What You'll Master:Core Techniques: Play 3 essential kirtan songs on the harmonium with confidence using simple melodies anyone can followPractice Secrets: Best approaches to memorize and add new chants effortlessly in just minutes per dayPerformance Ready: Overcome nerves, share music anywhere, and lead with joy even if you've never performed before Includes extra lectures (like the original "lost" tutorial) to reinforce learning. Designed for harmonium/keyboard but adaptable to voice or other instruments. All materials are viewable for lifetime access and practice.Why This Course?I'm Chandra-Vadana Chaitanya das, a kirtan leader with 10+ years of teaching in both ashrams and online platforms. My step-by-step method cuts the fluff—so you spend less time struggling and more time making music that moves hearts. I've distilled decades of devotional music experience into this accessible system.Enroll now and transform from hesitant beginner to confident kirtan leader—your musical spiritual journey starts today!
Overview
Section 1: Introduction & Best Practices
Lecture 1 Introductory Lesson
Lecture 2 Best Practices for Instant Kirtan
Section 2: Core Songs (The Foundations)
Lecture 3 Kirtan Harmonium Song 1
Lecture 4 Kirtan Harmonium Song 2
Lecture 5 Kirtan Harmonium Song 2 (Fast Beat Variation)
Lecture 6 Kirtan Harmonium Song 3
Section 3: Personalizing Your Practice
Lecture 7 More Harmonum Chants
Lecture 8 "Forget-It-Not" Song
Section 4: Performance, Next Steps, Extras
Lecture 9 Composing Great Kirtan Songs (My Secret Tips)
Lecture 10 Harmonium & Kartal Review: Key Lessons Recap
Lecture 11 Lost Video Footage Found (Three Songs Master Lesson)
Aspiring kirtan leaders who want to go from zero to confident performance—even if they’ve never led a session before.,Musicians (harmonium, keyboard, or guitar players) looking to adapt their skills to devotional music.,Yoga teachers, healers, or spiritual practitioners who want to add live kirtan to their offerings.,Devotees seeking a simple, structured way to share mantra music without years of training.,Creative souls who love improvising and repurposing chords into original bhajans.