Kirtan Leader Blog
"Shari" ing Her Voice with Confidence
Chant for Yourself, Chant for Your Community, Chant for the World
It's hard to face our fears and touch into traumas in our voice--our Fifth Chakra. Gathering the courage to buy a harmonium, to learn to use it, and to open up...
Cultural Appropriation?
Coltrane, Ray Charles and Elvis
As a musician I struggle with the notion of cultural appropriation. The great jazz saxophonist John Coltrane was influenced not only by a rapidly evolving jazz tradition, but also Indian...
2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR
2023 KIRTAN LEADER INSTITUTE CALENDAR
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Three Levels of Quality with the New & Improved Bhava Harmoniums
It's a great time to be in the market for a new harmonium, or an upgrade as Old Delhi Music has just overhauled it's Bhava Harmonium line!
Learn more by checking out this video clip from a recent...
Choosing the Right Harmonium: SOUND
So many folks want to buy a harmonium, but are confused on which instrument to get. I constantly receive questions like:
- Where can I purchase a great harmonium?
- How much does a good harmonium cost?
- Which is the best...
Choosing the Right Harmonium: SUSTAIN
Buying a harmonium is becoming much more common these days. At Kirtan Leader Institute we frequently receive questions like:
- Where can I purchase a great harmonium?
- How much does a good harmonium cost?
- ...
Fresh Tracks
Artists, including Kirtan artists, write, record and release original music... aka fresh tracks.
Back in the day we made albums. Forty or so minutes of music on good old vinyl.
Next came CD's. Still physical, and very durable....
Buy a Harmonium, Not a Headache
How to Buy a Harmonium, Not a Headache
The only thing more amazing than chanting is getting behind a harmonium for your own personal chant practice. Whether you long to chant at home, add Kirtan to yoga classes or share...
Official Shiva Prayer Music Video
IN THE WORDS OF MIKE COHEN
Fire & Destruction
December 30, 2021 was a terrifying day in Boulder, Colorado, where my partner and I live. Ninety percent of Boulder County was in severe or extreme drought, and we...
New Music: Chants for Challenging Times
CHANTS FOR CHALLENGING TIMES
“Mike Cohen’s voice is a grounding force of granite lined with velvet.”
The past four years, during which Chants for Challenging Times was composed, recorded, and now released, have...
Learn Kirtan with KLI
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Mike Cohen
KLI Founder
Mike Cohen, MA is founder of Kirtan Leader Institute. Since 2010 he has trained and apprenticed thousands of Kirtan Leaders across the globe, from total beginners to dozens he has guided to create/release Kirtan albums, play at festivals and tour nationally.
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