Kirtan Course Details

Kirtan with Bhajan, Bhakti & Community.

A joyful one-to-one Kirtan course in Rishikesh — sing the sacred names, lead simple call-and-response, and open your heart.

About the Course

Kirtan — Singing the Sacred Names.

Kirtan is call-and-response devotional singing at the heart of the Bhakti path. In this course you learn simple Hare Krishna, Shiva, Ram, and Devi kirtans on harmonium, with clear voice leading and simple hand percussion.

Foundation

Alignment Practice

  • Alignment Swar — melody and note awareness.
  • Breath alignment — long, calm, focused breathing.
  • Rhythm & taal — feel the pulse of Indian time.
  • Improvisation and composition introduction.
  • Focused daily practice with clear correction.
Why Learn This

Why Learn Kirtan?

Four beautiful reasons this practice will change your life.

01

Instant Joy

Kirtan lifts the mood within minutes — it is bhakti in its simplest, most direct form.

02

Community & Sangha

Learn to lead a group of friends or a yoga class through call-and-response singing.

03

Simple Melodies

Most kirtans use 3–5 notes — anyone can join, no music background needed.

04

Open Heart

Repetition of divine names softens the ego and opens the heart chakra.

Benefits of Learning

Benefits You Will Feel

Real, daily benefits reported by our students.

Deep emotional release and joy.
Trains simple harmonium and rhythm.
Improves confidence to sing in front of others.
Builds a personal daily devotional practice.
Ready to lead kirtans in yoga classes or satsang.
Connects with a living global bhakti tradition.
Class Timings

Choose the Time That Fits Your Routine

Select 1-hour or 2-hour classes as per your practice goals.

AM

Morning

9:30 – 10:30

11:00 – 12:00

PM

Afternoon

12:30 – 1:30

2:00 – 3:00

EV

Evening

4:00 – 5:00

5:30 – 6:30

Course Duration

Session Options

Short intro, foundation, skill-building, or intensive training.

7

Intro Kirtan Sessions

Sing your first Hare Krishna and Om Namah Shivaya with simple harmonium.

10

Foundation Sessions

Learn five popular kirtans and basic call-and-response leadership.

15

Skill Development

Add tempo changes, harmonium chord shifts, and confident leading.

30

Intensive Training

Full 45-minute kirtan set, leading a group, and personal repertoire.

Learning Levels

Beginner to Advanced

Beginner

Two easy kirtans with harmonium and clear voice.

Intermediate

Five kirtans with tempo changes and call-and-response leading.

Advanced

Full set list, group leadership, and confident public kirtan.

Start with Shree Ganesha

Begin with Positive Vibration

॥ वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

With this sacred mantra, we align mind and heart with positive vibration — the right atmosphere for learning music.

Course Guided By

Amresh Kumar

Founder and lead teacher at Naad Music School, Rishikesh — years of Naad-based training in the Indian classical tradition.

  • One-to-one guidance.
  • Traditional Naad learning.
  • Patient correction & structured practice.
  • Supportive environment for international students.
Accommodation Info

Please Note

Naad Music School provides music courses only. Accommodation is not provided by the school.

Kindly book your own hotel, guest house, or ashram stay nearby. Many comfortable and affordable options are available around Laxman Jhula.

Find Us

How to Reach the School

We are located near the sacred Ganga at Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh — easy to reach by air, train, or road.

Naad Music School

Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249302, India.

By AirNearest airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun (DED) — about 35 km / 1 hour by taxi.
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By TrainRishikesh Railway Station (RKSH) — 6 km / 20 min. Or Haridwar Junction (HW) — 24 km / 45 min.
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By RoadDirect Volvo & regular buses from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate reach Rishikesh in 5–6 hours.
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From Rishikesh TownTake an auto or shared taxi to Laxman Jhula , then walk 3 min to Sant Sewa Ashram.
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Call / WhatsApp+91 94103 68736 — we can guide you the last mile.
Book Your Sessions

Ready to Begin?

Choose 7, 10, 15, or 30 sessions and contact us for availability.