Foundations of Kirtan
with Seth Lieberman
The goal of this training is to empower and equip each participant with the confidence and ability to lead their own kirtan. The course is designed to give you fundamental skills, tools and knowledge that will take you deeper into your kirtan experience. Over the course of a full immersive weekend, you will learn how to play instruments, lead kirtan on your own, and develop a much more personal relationship to the art of kirtan itself by diving into the deeper layers of kirtan as a spiritual practice. Elements of the course will include exploring the history and meaning of kirtan, how to develop the devotional qualities that can enhance your kirtan offerings, learning rhythm, and how to play harmonium and kartals (hand cymbals). No previous kirtan experience or musical ability is necessary.
Topics covered in the course:
– History of kirtan
– Meaning of kirtan as described in Sri Chaitanya’s Siksastakam
– Mood of kirtan / how to approach kirtan
– Kirtan lifestyle
– Practical learning of musical instruments and how to lead
When
dates –
– friday, december 2nd / 6:00pm – 9:00pm
– saturday, december 3rd / 9:00am – 5:00pm
– sunday, december 4th / 9:00am – 5:00pm
Where
location – the bhakti center / room 5E
Price
admission –
$400
capacity – 10 persons
Register Here
What to expect
- casual but encouraging and loving learning environment
- everybody gets to sing and play instruments
- movement and vocal exercises
- mostly floor seating. Chairs can be made available
- presentations and group discussions about kirtan
- group kirtans
- group and individual practice sessions
Meet your teachers
Seth Lieberman
Seth Lieberman is a classically trained musician and yoga instructor (RYT 500) residing in Kingston, New York. He began teaching the harmonium and yoga and leading kirtan in 2010 after graduating from his first yoga teacher training in New York City. Since then, he has worked with hundreds of music students in private and group settings, motivating and inspiring them through his passion for sharing music within a spiritual context. Seth brings to his students a balance of the structure and discipline from his extensive classical music training along with a holistic approach to learning from his experience teaching yoga for over a decade. In addition to being an educator, Seth is a composer, performer and active kirtan leader. You can learn more about Seth at www.sethyogamusic.com.
Additional Info
for questions, please contact Erin at erin@bhakticenter.org