Learn Kirtan - Improvers

In response to so much enthusiasm and need for input and support, I’ve decided to offer some groups to nurture all of you fledgling (and not so fledgling) kirtan-wallahs. There is a rapidly growing number of people feeling the call to share this Divine practice with others and I really feel to support that in whatever ways I can - so we can all be seeds in the Bhakti Boom-Boom! The more of you that feel empowered and confident to share, the more we can bring this precious practice to people all over the place :-)

It feels to me that a way to not only make this more accessible / affordable and also more rich and nurturing is to connect in groups. These will be aimed at people who can already play and chant some - or many - chants. The content will vary according to who takes part in each group but each group will offer:

- a chance to ask those random niggling questions that are particular to kirtan

- tips on what works best when sharing kirtan

- a chance to practice particular challenges - eg. speeding up with a percussionist

- a safe and encouraging space in which to practice leading chants with a supportive group

- an (optional) opportunity to receive positive feedback either from me or the group or both

- tools for overcoming nerves or low self-confidence

- vocal warm-ups and basic voicework

- harmonium-playing techniques, practices and simple chord progressions

- group size capped at eight to give space for individual attention

- a way to connect with other kirtan-wallahs and build up your own support network

- an opportunity to practice chants you already know and learn new ones from each other