Feb
5
to Feb 26

Intro to Harmonium (Live Online)


Description

Learn to play the harmonium in an accessible, comprehensive, and fun way! The harmonium is a relatively easy instrument to learn and requires no prior musical experience with the approach. This live online course will give you the tools you need to get started playing the harmonium and leading kirtan. You’ll receive guidance and support from Seth, a highly experienced harmonium teacher and classically trained musician, as you’ll be able to interact directly with Seth and other participants in this course. You will have access to exceptional resources for studying, including beautifully pre-recorded videos, audio tracks, and PDF files.

This is an ideal program for anyone wishing to get start playing and be able to take Level I and higher courses, weekly drop-in classes, and participate in our Harmonium Mastermind program.

Course Starts January 29th, First live Meeting Feb 5 (75 min)

course content accessible January 29th

Topics covered:

  1. How to get started playing the harmonium

  2. How to identify notes on the keyboard

  3. How to chant Oms and lead a few beautiful call & response chants

  4. The fundamentals of music

  5. Kirtan practice and philosophy

THE COURSE INCLUDES:

  • 1 live online group meeting per week

  • 1 private 30 min coaching session with Seth

  • 30+ video lessons

  • Exclusive, thorough chant notation sheets

  • Downloadable audio recordings to support learning

  • Video playback of each live session

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A harmonium and the desire to learn how to play it. Please email Ferdie for harmonium recommendations

  • No music experience necessary.

Dates and TimeS:

Course content access begins: January 29th:

Live Meetings*

Feb 5th - Feb 26th

4 Wednesdays

11am -12:15pm EST (New York)

Class size is limited to allow for more personal attention and a more intimate, group experience. 

*All classes will be recorded for playback if you are unable to attend live. Classes will be posted within 12 hours of each lesson and you can still receive and download all the course materials.

Private Sessions

Please schedule your private 30 min session Mon-Fri between 9am-7pm EST (based on availability) during weeks 2, 3 or 4 of the course. *Your private session will expire after the final week of the course.

PRICING:

Regular $349

Earlybird $299

NOTE: Must register by for EARLY BIRD offer Jan 7th, 2025

*Registration for this course closes on Wednesday, Jan 29th*. Early registration is recommended to ensure a space. 

Further Questions:

If you have any questions or want to see if this is the right course for you, we’d love to chat with you! Please email us to discuss.

 

Seth Lieberman

Seth Lieberman is a highly experienced, professional harmonium teacher, musician and yoga teacher.  He has trained as a musician for the last 30 years and earned a university degree in music. Seth has been teaching harmonium and kirtan for  the past 14 years and has helped over 200 students achieve their goals of playing the harmonium and sharing kirtan with others. A lifelong music maker, he studied music composition, theory, clarinet, and piano at the University of Maryland, where he received BA in Music. During his 10 years of time living in New York City, he completed 3 different yoga teacher trainings. Seth has joined his two passions of music and yoga through playing and teaching the harmonium, leading kirtan, and creating original music related to mantra and yoga. He has worked with students all over the world, including in the United States, Europe, India, Australia, and Japan and continues to building community internationally. 

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