Kirtan Music Course – Vocal, Harmonium, Guitar and more

Learn to sing and accompany mantra songs with confidence

This course is for anyone who feels drawn to kirtan and mantra and wants to actively sing and accompany the music — not just listen.

Whether you are new to kirtan or already play an instrument, this course guides you step by step into the practical foundations of kirtan music, including voice, harmonium, guitar, and rhythm, in a way that is accessible, devotional, and grounded.

You will learn how to sing mantra songs comfortably, accompany yourself or others on harmonium or guitar, and understand the basic musical structure of kirtan — so you can bring this practice into your home, yoga classes, or small gatherings.

This course is especially suited for you if you:

• Want to sing mantra songs with more confidence

• Want to accompany kirtan using harmonium or guitar

• Feel called to lead or support kirtan in a simple, authentic way

• Want a devotional music practice you can integrate into daily life

• Are a beginner — or a musician wanting to understand kirtan more deeply

No prior musical training is required.

What you will learn…

✨ Mantra repertoire

• Learn 5 complete mantra songs dedicated to Ganesha, Devi, Shiva, Krishna, and Hanuman

• Understand melody, chord progressions, rhythm, and song structure

✨ Vocal guidance

• How to sing mantra comfortably and sustainably

• Build confidence in your voice (even if you think you “can’t sing”)

• How to lead call-and-response naturally

✨ Harmonium tutorials

• How to accompany mantra songs on harmonium

• Chord shapes, drone playing, and simple movement

• How to support the chant without overplaying

✨ Guitar tutorials

• How to accompany kirtan on guitar using accessible chords

• Strumming patterns that work for mantra and repetition

• How to keep the energy steady for chanting

✨ Rhythm & flow

• Basic rhythm patterns and tempo guidance

• How to build, sustain, and gently close a kirtan

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Confidently sing and accompany mantra songs on harmonium or guitar

• Lead or support kirtan in a home setting, yoga class, or small gathering

• Feel more at ease offering your voice and music in devotional spaces

• Bring kirtan into your daily or weekly personal practice

This course is beginner-friendly and does not require prior musical training —
and at the same time, it offers depth and clarity that even experienced musicians will appreciate.

Course format

◆ Over 5 hours of high-quality video teachings
◆ Voice, harmonium, guitar & rhythm tutorials
◆ Learn at your own pace 
◆ Accessible anywhere, anytime

This is not about performance or perfection.
It’s about learning the practical tools that allow devotion to flow through sound.

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1. Do I need to be a singer or musician to take this course?
NO. You do not need to be a singer or musician to take this course.
If you would like to open your voice with ease, learn new mantra songs or take up a new instrument, you are in the right place.
The lessons are designed to explain every details, and you can pause the video anytime to take time to understand and learn.
You can watch the video lessons again and again to practice at your own pace.

2. What if I am a singer or a musician already? Will I benefit from this course?
Yes. You will learn more techniques and insights to expand your vocal & instrumental skills.
You will also learn 5 different mantra songs and how to lead Kirtan.

3. I only want to learn harmonium and I am not interested in learning guitar. Can I still take a course?
Yes. You can learn only what you are interested in from the course contents.
This course is designed to accommodate different musical needs, and you are very welcome to sign up for only singing/harmonium/guitar or all of what this course offers!

Please scroll down to watch the previews of some lessons 🙂

If you have any questions about the course, feel free to ask me via info@akaritamura.com