Kirtan Training
with Govind Das & Madhu Das
Saturday May 11th, 2024
Laguna Beach CA
Want a dive deep into your kirtan practice?
Join us for this in-person & virtual Kirtan training!
Saturday May 11th, 2024
Musical Training | 1-5pm PT
Kirtan Party | 7-9pm PT
Kirtan Training In-person or virtual $108
Kirtan only $27
* Kirtan is included for all registered participants for the Training.
* Join us for one or both offerings!
LOCATION:
Urban Hot Yoga OC
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
FURTHER DETAILS
What you’ll need:
A sincere interest in Bhakti yoga and Kirtan
Access to a harmonium or a keyboard (battery powered is best): If you do not have a Harmonium or a keyboard, please email
bhaktiyogashala@gmail.com,for assistance.
If you live out of town – a Laptop with zoom downloaded: This is for our friends who aren’t able to make the trek to OC and be with us in person.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to play new chants on the harmonium
• Vocal basics to sustainably & easily sing your heart out
• Add musical dynamics to lead with less effort
• How to become more proficient in leading kirtan
• Basic rhythms to follow along with kirtan
• and much more!
Govind Das is a California-based kirtan singer, Bhakti yoga teacher and as his spiritual name suggests -“servant of the divine.”
He is the co-director/owner of Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica, CA. Govind Das’s commitment to Bhakti yoga and the ideals of love, service, and devotion is the essence of what is reflected and transmitted through his music and teachings.
His intention is to share kirtan in the spirit of celebrating life and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source. He leads evenings of kirtan, bhakti yoga workshops, presents at festivals and leads transformative retreats throughout the world.
Govind Das and his wife Jacqueline live in the hills of Pacific Palisades, CA overlooking the Great Pacific Ocean with their son Malakai and daughter Ruby Jaya.
Madhu is an esteemed bhakti yoga and kirtan teacher known for his profound ability to inspire and uplift through the art of kirtan. With extensive knowledge gained from the ancient yoga wisdom literature, Madhu offers transformative experiences that bring about individual self-realization.
As a dedicated facilitator, Madhu’s training emphasizes sustainable singing techniques, effective breath control, note identification, melody transposition, and dynamic musical expression. He has trained hundreds of students worldwide, helped them integrate masterful music techniques into their kirtans, expand their musical abilities, and lead with confidence and devotion.
He has carefully developed a comprehensive Kirtan Master Class on that includes over 60 video lessons covering all aspects of music theory, vocal techniques, and harmonium proficiency to enhance your skills as a kirtan leader.
FAQs
A: No musical or keyboard experience needed! This training is for you, and you will leave playing and chanting kirtan! We will help you learn the basics, and get you started playing and singing kirtan! We will teach you the mantras at a perfect level for newbies.
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A: All are welcome to join! For those who already play harmonium – this training will help you take your skills to the next level. While the new students are learning the basics, we will guide you to learn the mantras using notes, drones, and a mixer of notes, drones and chords! Our students find this training very helpful in building their skills, and making them better players!
Being together in Bhakti Satsang is a blessing, and so important in our lives. Even if you already know how to play, you will learn new mantras to add to your kirtans, get dedicated bhakti & kirtan practice in a loving and supportive group, and have fun!
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A: A keyboard is a good alternative! You can purchase an inexpensive one before you dive into buying a harmonium. (All of the chords we provide work on other instruments, too- guitar, ukelele, etc… However, the training is specifically for harmonium/keyboards)
Please note that all participants must provide their own instrument. If you’d like to join the training and are interested in buying a harmonium, email us for recommendations.
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A: YES! We teach new mantras during every Module! Many of our students enroll in all of the Modules to keep their practice & learning going!
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A: In addition to learning to play the mantras on our harmoniums and keyboards, we’ll enjoy other beautiful bhakti practices together like: learning the meanings and melodies for kirtan songs, stories of the Gods and Goddesses, prayer, Japa meditation, Aarti (offering light), satsang and group discussion, and much more!
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Q: I have more questions, who should I contact?
A: Email us here: bhaktiyogashala@gmail.com and we will get back to you shortly!