Level 3.5 Online Chant Writing Class

Learning Kirtan online can be fun and easy when done with proper support. Our Level 3.5 online training focuses entirely on teaching you to write your own chants. The online training structure ensures a hands-on, comprehensive learning experience for all students through high-quality and easy-to-understand lessons, as well as ample amounts of clear guidance and helpful resources. We keep our Level 3.5 classes small and intimate in order to ensure each student receives dedicated support and attention.

Here's how our online classes work

1. The module opens
2. You work with teaching videos and written materials that guide you to write a new chant
3. You meet with Mike one-on-one to workshop your chant
4. We convene at the end of the month for an optional group Zoom call to review and work with the teachings and provide a forum for you to share your new chant.

If you can't make the Zoom call, you can access a recording of it (and all of the course materials) in the course 24/7 for at least a year. 

Online Learning Modalities:

- Multidimensional Kirtan Instruction: including a blend of instructional videos, written support materials, one-on-one coaching sessions, and group Zoom meetings to connect, review, practice, and explore questions with Mike and your peers

- Detailed instruction on how to compose and refine your own original chants

- Detailed chant sheets to learn new chants that will deepen your musical understanding

- Private/hidden Facebook group to build community within your training cohort

- Assigned buddies and dedicated time to connect, share and practice together during monthly Zoom calls

- Virtual voice training with KLI instructor Dawnia Dresser

- Virtual rhythm training with one of our talented percussion instructors

- Enneagram typing so you can understand self, others and relationships via the Enneagram of Personality.

-  Teachings for identifying and minimizing Spiritual Bypassing so you can learn to Wake Up (Spiritual practice), Grow Up (Psychological practice), Clean Up (Shadow practice), Open Up (Multiple Intelligences) and Show Up fully for self, others and the world.

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Level 3 Live Classes

Level 3 Kirtan live training is for students who are ready to learn to lead a band (drummer and response singer), learn more advanced chants, and step into writing their own original chants. These in-person classes are held monthly in Boulder, Colorado.

 What You’ll Receive:

- 21 hours per quarter (7 hours per month) of in person training and instruction with Mike Cohen, assistant instructors, and percussion instructors

- Detailed chant sheets for all chants worked on in class

- Knowledge of how to build vibrant communities of musicians, venues, advocates, and chant participants


- Vocal training with professional vocalist, Dawnia Dresser

- Guidelines for how to assemble a band, and key criteria for finding/choosing musicians


- Detailed instruction on how to compose and refine your own original chants

- Guidance for clarifying, articulating, and manifesting your unique Kirtan vision in the world

-  Teachings for identifying and minimizing Spiritual Bypassing so you can learn to Wake Up (Spiritual practice), Grow Up (Psychological practice), Clean Up (Shadow practice), Open Up (Multiple Intelligences) and Show Up fully for self, others and the world.

- Ongoing practice with a professional drummer so you can learn to cue and lead your band

- Opportunity to workshop your original chants and try them out in class

- Enneagram typing so you can understand self, others and relationships via the Enneagram of Personality

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Level 3 Live Intensives

Level 3 group training intensives are for Kirtan Leaders who have worked their way through the Level 1 curriculum as well two to four of our Level 2 trainings. Qualified participants may have also participated in the Level 3 online course or Level 3 live classes. This four-day live event is held in Boulder, Colorado and is perfect for new and existing Kirtan Band Leaders who want to build local and regional Kirtan communities and deepen their ability to create transformative chant experiences.

 What You’ll Receive:

- Thirty four hours of hands-on training and instruction with Mike Cohen, one to two assistant instructors, and one to two percussion instructors (depending on class size)

- Detailed chant sheets for all songs worked on during the intensive

- Knowledge of how to build vibrant communities of musicians, venues, advocates and chant participants


- Vocal training with professional singer, Dawnia Dresser

- Guidelines for how to assemble a tribe of musicians and the key criteria for finding/choosing musicians


- Guidance to clarify, articulate, and manifest your unique Kirtan vision in the world

- Experience of leading a chant and response singing in a Kirtan event featuring a live band with professional musicians, sound system, and an enthusiastic and supportive audience

- Lunch for the duration of your stay

- Community of devoted Kirtan leaders and our warm, caring KLI staff

- Enneagram typing so you know your type prior to the training

 - Pre- and post- session teleconferences to prepare for and debrief program

- Small class size with no more than 6 participants per percussionist to ensure you are constantly at your learning edge

- Did you know we have a limited number of very affordable onsite guest rooms at Nyland Co-Housing, where the training is held?

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