Harmonium lessons

for beginners

Join me for an 8 week introduction to harmonium. I teach a blend of western and indian classical and by the end you will have an understanding of some basic music theory and be able to play a few simple mantras using chords, such as sita ram and the maha mantra! Along with some understanding of the philosophy of kirtan and how to have your own practice, along with any personal intentions. This journey is perfect for yoga teachers, retreat leaders, or anyone with a love for mantra, music, and the magic of kirtan. Join in person local to Murwillumbah, NSW or online via zoom.

To secure your lessons, simply pay now via the link below. I will then email you to book a time and date for your first class. Please note by purchasing you will be automatically be added to my mailing list unless requested otherwise.

Your Investment: 250 USD

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“ Mantra gives us shelter and respite in a moment of timelessness”.

Radhika Das - Mantra Meditation

  • WEEK ONE

    HARMONIUM BASICS

    - Get familiar with the instrument and proper posture

    - Introduction to the philosophy of kirtan

    - Learn to play AUM (simple drone)

    - Set your personal devotional intention for the journey

  • WEEK TWO

    INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN SCALE

    - Learn Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa

    - Practice playing up and down the scale slowly

    - Begin singing the scale while playing

    - Explore the feeling of each note

  • WEEK THREE

    WESTERN SCALE - C MAJOR

    - Learn C Major Scale (C D E F G A B C)

    - Match keys to the sargam notes

    - Understand basic note relationships and keyboard layout

    - Practice switching between Indian and Western notations

  • WEEK FOUR

    SIMPLE MELODY - SITA RAM

    - Learn to play Sita Ram melody (one-note at a time)

    - Sing and play together

    - Understand the meaning of the mantra

    - Bring bhava (feeling) into it

  • WEEK FIVE

    INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CHORDS

    - Learn basic chord shapes: C, F, G

    - Practice simple chord transitions

    - Play chords to a mantra

    - Exploration of rhythm

  • WEEK SIX

    MAHA MANTRA - MELODY ONLY

    - Learn the melody of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

    - Begin singing and playing with confidence

    - Your personal practice

  • WEEK SEVEN

    MAHA MANTRA - CHORDS ONLY

    - Learn the chord progression for the Maha Mantra

    - Practice chord timing, transitions, and rhythm

    - Exploring confidence and devotion

  • WEEK EIGHT

    LEADING KIRTAN

    - How to lead a Kirtan with confidence and devotion

    - Practice of a mantra of your choice

    - Reflections and next steps for your bhakti journey

To secure your lessons, simply pay now via the link below. I will then email you to book a time and date for your first class. Please note by purchasing you will be automatically be added to my mailing list unless requested otherwise.

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