Welcome to 
Art of Kirtan

Our premier online music school for kirtan and mantra meditation
Here you’ll find resources, courses, and inspiration to enter deep into devotional kirtan and joyfully share kirtan with others.
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What to Expect

Excellent teachers who enjoy helping you excel
Encouragement from your peers
The convenience of learning at your own pace, on your own schedule
An engaged community to share and learn with
Connection – with your teacher and fellow students to help you keep moving forward
Certificate of Completion signed by your teacher  
We will be continuously adding more courses and workshops by kirtan singers and accomplished musicians to further enrich your Art of Kirtan experience. 
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Dive into the art of kirtan with our in-depth courses

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Temple Songs
Learn the prayers sung daily in Krishna temples around the world.
Course includes guidance to proper pronunciation, morning and evening melodies, meditations, “How to play” instruction, and a full choir to practice with.

Teachers: Bada Haridas, Visvambhar Sheth
NEW COURSE
Sacred Sound and the Journey of Kirtan Through Time
Free course
Trace kirtan’s journey from ancient origins to modern practice and discover its transformative power.

Teacher: Pranada Comtois
NEW COURSE
Mridanga 2
Build on your mridanga skills 
Building on Mridanga 1, Mridanga 2 delves deeper into Hasta Sadhana and explores classic kirtan beats and tihais.

Teacher: Visvambhar Sheth
Bansuri Flute Basics
An easy way to learn the Bansuri flute
For beginners and seasoned musicians—this intro course will guide you through the fundamentals of playing the Bansuri bamboo flute.

Teacher: Krishna Kishora
Alchemy of Voice - Holistic Voice Training
Combining classical singing techniques with holistic healing principles and sacred sound, Krishangi Lila offers a nurturing approach to develop your singing voice.

Teacher: Krishangi Lila
Harmonium 1
Guided learning, step-by-step
Everything you need to learn to sing and play harmonium for kirtan. Learn to lead 12 kirtans with multiple-part melodies.

Teacher: Bada Haridas
Mridanga 1
Instructional and play along videos
Learn to accompany any basic kirtan on the mridanga drum, with variations, build-ups, tempo changes, and decorations.

Teacher: Visvambhar Sheth
Festival Kirtan Melodies
Learn 21 fun and uplifting melodies
that are fun to play, sing, and dance with. Sri Prahlada shares the backstory of each melody, and his experience leading kirtan with these melodies at festivals around the world. 

Teacher: Sri Prahlada
Kirtan Sequence & Flow
Gain inspiration to lead kirtan
In this course, we analyze the progression and variations of melodies and rhythms of 12 kirtans, and discuss other subtle aspects of kirtan.

Teachers: Bada Haridas, Visvambhar Sheth
Play the Kartals (cymbals)
Simple to complex techniques
Learn to accompany any basic kirtan on the kartals, with variations, build-ups, tempo changes, and decorations.

Teacher: Visvambhar Sheth
The Language of Music
Our foundational music course
Save years of complicated music training with our foundational, 29-module East meets West music theory course.

Teachers: Bada Haridas, Visvambhar Sheth
Soulful Sanctuary: The Power of Mantra Meditation
Free course
Learn how to achieve a deeper level of chanting through an appreciation of kirtan as a form of meditation.

Teacher: Sri Prahlada
Kirtan Katha
Free course
Everything you always wanted to know about kirtan: its origins, the teachings behind it, the meanings of the sacred mantras, and the benedictions they bring.

Teacher: Bada Haridas
COURSE IN DEVELOPMENT
The Music of Srila Prabhupada
Appreciation of the Kirtan Acharya
A deep dive into Srila Prabhupada’s music: his bhajans, his kirtan and how he inspired others to sing kirtan.

Teacher: Bada Haridas
Testimonials

What our students say

I took the Art of Kirtan courses with Visvambhar and Bada Haridas and got tremendous value from them. As a musician, I already had a solid foundation, but these courses filled in the gaps, especially in understanding the language of Eastern music and how it blends so beautifully with Western theory.

I had been looking for a way to improve my ability to lead kīrtan, and this was exactly what I needed. The Kīrtan Sequence & Flow course expanded my repertoire of classic melodies and taught me how to transition smoothly between sections. The mṛdaṅga course, in particular, took me to a level where I could confidently play and sing during maṅgala-ārati and guru-pūjā in any temple, and the strong, traditional beats I had learned were appreciated.

The entire program is highly professional and something I’ll continue to use for years to come. It’s a great service to future kīrtanīyas that the depth of Bada Haridas’ experience and wisdom has been preserved and made accessible in this way. If you’re serious about leading kīrtan, this is the program to take.
Ekacakrā-prāna Dāsa
So happy this is happening! Deep love and reverence to all involved in this initiative. I’m almost through the Language of Music course and that has been extremely helpful. The mridanga course is thorough and challenging. It’s awesome! My wife is taking the harmonium course. Best kirtan training I have come across. Congratulations to you and the team!
NARADA, YOGAVILLE TEACHER, VIRGINIA
I have finished the kartal course. It’s a very good course with full knowledge to play and develop. There is video explanation, instruction in text and practice in video. I think it’s very well created lessons which will be very helpful in understanding kartals and playing right. Thanks to the team of Art of Kirtan for your good support.
Katya, Ekatarina
Many thanks for this work “art of kirtan!" I really enjoy the harmonium lessons and they deepen my previous kirtan experiences. The Kartal course is also very helpful! Thank you all for this commitment and the high quality.
BEA, SWITZERLAND
I am really enjoying the platform. Digging into the Mridanga course now and having fun. I find the quality of the lessons fantastic and easy to follow. Also enjoyed the Kartal course and look forward to getting into the Harmonium lessons too.
JAY ROBINSON, MUSIC AND MEDITATION TEACHER, CANADA
Bada Haridas is an exemplary Vaishnava and musical guru. He taught me and my two daughters (ages 11 and 7). Now, we have the joy of singing kirtan together at home as a family, bringing immense happiness into our lives. Bada Haridas is extremely patient, and imparts knowledge and skill in a mood of service. We feel extremely honored to be taught by such a great soul.
Abhinetri Allin M.D. (Anala Dasi)
My first and most influential mridanga teacher is Vish. His knowledge and application of that knowledge is so incredibly deep and heart felt. To have a teacher like Vish, who is patient as well as kind, is invaluable.
Millard Roper, Founder of Funky Om Yoga
Learning harmonium with Bada Haridas has been a journey of growth, both musically and spiritually. With his patient guidance I have progressed in my harmonium skills and in my confidence. One of the highlights was learning the Saranagati prayers and experiencing a deeper connection with Krishna through kirtan. I am extremely grateful to have Bada Haridas as my teacher.
Mangal-arti Mattoo
Visvambhar was my first mrdanga teacher. Until that point, I just knew enough to play in kirtans, but I hadn't learned properly. It was always fun, challenging, and exciting to learn from Vish, My brother and I always looked forward to learning the next beat. Vish was a catalyst in setting us up for success in playing mridanga and I'm always proud to say he's my teacher.
Kishor Gopal Das, Traveling Kirtaniya

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Our teachers have created these courses to give you everything you need to become an expert kirtaniya yourself. The Language of Music course provides a musical foundation that is important. You'll have a more enjoyable time with the harmonium, mridanga and kartal courses if you take the Language of Music course too.

All bundles available for a specific course appear at the bottom of the course page. A few of our most popular bundles:

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Harmonium 1, Mridanga 1, The Language of Music & Kartal Course

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Harmonium 1 & The Language of Music

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Mridanga 1 & Kartal Course

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