Sacred Chant Mentorship
Receive one-on-one guidance and personalized support from expert teachers so you can launch, expand & deepen your chant practice.
Accelerate your learning in a safe & supportive mentoring relationship with teachers committed to meeting you exactly where you are... no matter your level of musical experience!
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On your journey with Sacred Chant, you will face many challenges as you launch, expand, and deepen your Kirtan practice. This is where the feedback from a Sacred Chant Mentorship can really help.
Created by Mike Cohen, a lifelong musician, innovative educator and masterful Kirtan Leader, a Sacred Chant Mentorship provides the most direct, powerful and focused form of Kirtan education available.
This mentorship is a potent one-on-one coaching program that pairs user-friendly educational resources with personalized support. A Sacred Chant Mentorship will ensure that your Kirtan growth is optimized by the useful guidance you receive every step of the way.
Everything You Need to Launch, Expand, & Deepen An Inspired Kirtan Practice.
Guided by expert teachers, you will access useful resources, proven methods for learning, get your most pressing questions answered, and receive customized support that unlocks your Kirtan potential!
Accessible Online
Achieve the results you want from the comfort of your own home! Schedule sessions that fit perfectly in your schedule. Join on your computer, laptop, or iPad to receive invaluable feedback that will turbo-charge your Kirtan learning in the most convenient way imaginable.
Customized Support for Your Learning
Your mentors will meet you right where you are so you can stay at your learning edge. Real-time guidance customizes your sessions to fit your needs in a safe, supportive, & fun mentoring relationship!
Results Oriented
Accelerate your learning so you can expand your repertoire, build skills on the harmonium, and deepen your ability to share your heart's song at home... or perhaps even share Kirtan with others! Enjoy getting everything you need to achieve your Kirtan goals.
Do you love Sacred Chant and long to bring it more fully into your life?
In a Sacred Chant Mentorship, our highly experienced KLI teachers offer their expertise so you can launch or deepen your practice in no time at all.
You Will Learn:
- How to work with our super user-friendly chant sheet library of music from your favorite Western Kirtan artists
- How to chant and play harmonium with skill and ease using our time proven methods
- Useful habits that set you up for success as you progression to more musically complex chants
- Exactly what is next for you given your current skillset and desired future
- How to begin or truly establish your home chant practice OR accelerate your path as a professional Kirtan Leader or Sacred Chant artist.
Receive Guidance & Support from Master Kirtan Teachers!
Mike Cohen, Founder of Kirtan Leader Institute
Mike Cohen, MA, is the founder of Kirtan Leader Institute. He is a pioneering force in Kirtan music education, having trained thousands of aspiring Kirtan leaders globally since 2010. A lifelong musician with over two decades of executive leadership development, he has developed a revolutionary approach to sacred chant instruction. Mike loves creating a safe mentoring relationship where students experience guidance & support so they can fulfill their deepest heart longings through the ancient practice of sacred chant.
Key Achievements:
- Trained thousand of beginners and advanced students in Kirtan leadership
- Created an accessible learning system bypassing complex musical theory
- Released four critically-acclaimed Kirtan albums
- Collaborated with Grammy Award-nominated producer Ben Leinbach
Educational Approach Mike's unique training program supports students at all levels, from:
- Beginners learning chants from renowned artists
- Advanced students exploring musicianship, spirituality, and community building
- Aspiring chant writers and touring Kirtan artists
Performance Highlights
- Shared Kirtan across North America since 2008
- Performed at yoga studios, healing centers, and numerous festivals
- Opened for Krishna Das at Bhakti Fest Midwest in 2014
- Leads monthly high-energy Kirtan events at e-Town Hall in Boulder, CO
Connect Learn more about Mike's recordings and live events at www.MikeCohenKirtan.com
Michele Heaphy, Senior Kirtan Teacher
Michele Heaphy is a passionate sacred chant musician who has been captivating audiences since 2017. Her unique musical journey blends heart-centered original chants with Western grooves and powerful mantras, creating a distinctive sound that resonates deeply with listeners.
Musical Highlights:
- Led her own Kirtan band from 2017-2021
- Member of Mike Cohen & the Shakti Groove since 2021
- Instructor at Kirtan Leader Institute since 2022
- Released a series of singles starting in 2022
Teaching Philosophy As an instructor, Michele focuses on empowering students to develop:
- Vocal skills
- Harmonium proficiency
- A compelling chant repertoire for personal practice and sharing with others
Current Projects Michele is currently collaborating with Grammy-nominated producer Ben Leinbach, recording four original chants set for release in summer 2025. She regularly performs at e-Town Hall and other Boulder area venues as a member of Mike Cohen & The Shakti Groove, sharing her original chants and bringing her unique musical vision to life.
Background Before establishing herself in Boulder's music scene in 2022, Michele built successful careers as a music educator and business owner, bringing a rich background of experience to her musical and teaching endeavors.
What's Included
The value of Mike’s & Michele's guidance is priceless for anyone who seeks to fulfill their deep longings with Sacred Chant in an optimal way. Together they bring decades of experience with music and chanting, a deep love for Kirtan, and an unwavering dedication to help you step into the exquisite practice of sacred chant with the support of incredibly useful resources for learning all aspects of Kirtan.
You Will Receive:
- Private Kirtan coaching sessions with your choice of Master Teacher
- Detailed chant sheets for all of the songs you work on
- Lessons for building harmonium skills quickly & easily
- A checklist for sharing Kirtan in a yoga studio
- Energetic/Shakti awareness practices
- Knowledge of the myths, deities, & timeless wisdom associated with each mantra you learn to chant
- Ability to choose chants to learn from our library of 250+ chant sheets
- Teachings on the three essential conversations for sharing Kirtan publicly
- And lots more...
INCLUDED FREE ($150 Value)
Get immediate access to the Sacred Chant Mentorship Resource Hub, an online library filled with the best educational materials Mike has gathered and created over the years - including over a dozen chant sheets & video tutorials!
What People Are Saying
"Mike has a way of teaching that makes me feel so comfortable! Learning a new instrument can be intimidating, but Mike brings fun, ease and play. His attitude and ability to break things down into simple pieces made learning to play the harmonium while chanting quite accessible. Highly recommended!"
Annie Edwards, Yoga Teacher & Business Owner
"As a total beginner I never thought I'd be able to play an instrument and chant, and now I do it every day! I quickly learned to trust the Kirtan Leader Institute learning system, and it guided me through basic songs all the way through some complex and advanced Kundalini Yoga chants. It works!"
SC, Mother & Kundalini Yoga instructor
"After receiving one on one support in the Sacred Chant Mentorship, I feel confident in my training on the harmonium and now feel ready to lead Kirtan!!”
Nichole Fox
"Mike Cohen is a seasoned pro at guiding advanced Kirtan Leaders to greater confidence in the realms of musicianship, community building, leadership and entrepreneurship. As a professional musician I felt thoroughly met and understood in the domain of music, which allowed us to focus on developing my leadership skills and entrepreneurial strategies. Highly recommended!"
Damodar Das, Music Producer, Professional Guitarist & Kirtan Leader
Are you ready to accelerate your Sacred Chant practice within a supportive mentoring relationship?
Begin your Sacred Chant Mentorship today and take your chant practice to the next level, whatever that level is for you! Please choose one of the options below.
Save up to 35%! Discounts applied at checkout.
$2,388
$1,749
- 12 private online sessions with KLI Founder, Mike Cohen (60 mins each)
- Sacred Chant Mentorship Resource Hub ($150 Value!)
- Immediate access to 12 foundational chants, including chant sheets & teaching videos
- Select songs to learn from our list of 250+ chants
- Choose up to 3 brand new songs for Mike to write up
You Save $638!
$1,450
$950
- 2 private online sessions with KLI Founder, Mike Cohen (60 mins each)
- 6 private online sessions with KLI Teacher, Michele Heaphy (60 mins each)
- Sacred Chant Mentorship Resource Hub ($150 Value!)
- Immediate access to 12 foundational chants, including chant sheets & teaching videos
- Select songs to learn from our list of 250+ chants
- Choose up to 2 brand new songs for Mike to write up
You Save $500!
FAQ's
What are the prerequisites for Sacred Chant Mentorships?
What if I have extensive musical or Kirtan training already?
Can I do multiple rounds of Sacred Chant Mentorships?
Do I have to learn to read or understand Sargam (Indian Classical Music) or Western Music?
What is the "library of 250+ chants"?
What are the "brand new songs" for Mike to write up?
What if I want to learn a chant that's not written up yet?
What is the Sacred Chant Mentorship Resource Hub?
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What if I want to write my own chants?
How do I schedule my sessions?
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