Meeting Times: November 3-5
RA MA Los Angeles 1729 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Friday from 7:30-10 PM, Saturday 1-6 PM, and Sunday 1-6 PM
PRICE: $395
Payment plans available
EMAIL bhaktiyogashala@gmail.com TO REGISTER
In-Person KIRTAN TRAINING IN LOS ANGELES
with Govind Das
You are invited to join Govind Das in Los Angeles for IN-PERSON KIRTAN TRAINING WEEKEND IMMERSION from NOVEMBER 3 – 5! Learn the basics of harmonium or take your skills to the next level- This training is for ALL levels of kirtaniyas.
We’d love to have you in-person with us for a weekend of community bhav, devotion, & KIRTAN! In addition to learning mantras, we will also enjoy other bhakti practices together like aarti, japa meditation, inspirational readings, stories of the gods & goddesses, and so much more. This training takes place at RA MA Los Angeles in Santa Monica, California, USA.
You’ll need a harmonium or a keyboard for this training and – out of town friends- lodging is not provided. If you live out of town, you are invited to come spend the weekend with us in Los Angeles and join the training! Check out Airbnbs, Vrbo, & Hotels in Santa Monica, or greater surrounding areas of LA.
EMAIL bhaktiyogashala@gmail.com TO REGISTER
Here are some 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!