Guru Ram Das
KIRTAN ACADEMY

We are teaching in-depth as well as easy & fun music lessons through Guru Ram Das Kirtan Academy. Some of those are exclusively in-person, others are taught through Zoom Workspace or as hybrid classes.

We are tailoring the below techniques and skills to each student as per their interest and skill level. Some teachers are teaching how to apply the western musical system to play and sing Kirtan, Shabd & Mantra, others have studied the Indian musical system in addition to western or in depth. We are teaching the basics of Raag and Taal (melody and rhythm) as well as Tabla, Harmonium, Rabab and Indian Vocal practice. 

One very helpful skill we share in our Kirtan Academy courses for Kundalini YogiNIs and musicians is the ability to read and pronounce the sacred letters of Gurbani. Through being able to read, pronounce and meditate on the sacred letters and combinations of sound your meditation gains serenity and depth fostering your spiritual growth and intensifying your personal Bhakti Yoga experience.

Guitar & Kirtan

All manner of guitar techniques including chord structures, both conventional and unconventional, strumming and fingerpicking techniques, alternate guitar tunings, scales and basic music theory regarding melody and rhythm. These will draw upon both Indian and Western musical traditions. The classes begin with learning basic chants and compositions from Mata Mandir Singh’s extensive catalogue of recorded music.

Vocal

Combined with the above will be basic vocal training to find one’s authentic voice, to practice staying on pitch and develop the ability to sing with power and relaxation at the same time.

Composition

The art of composing chants, shabds and songs is introduced early on to encourage each student`s own ability to create melodies and chord structures that enhance their creative and meditative abilities.

Your Investment

Single Tuition Instrumental-/Vocal Lesson
– 54€
4in1-Ticket (valid for 2 months from the date of booking)
– 180€
6-Months-Ticket Beginner (single tuition 30min./week, 26x, plus 1 group class/week on Tuesdays, 5 p.m.)
– 108€/month (648€ total)
6-Months-Ticket Beginner/Advanced (single tuition 1hr/week, 26x, plus 1 group class/week on Tuesdays, 5 p.m.)
– 160€/month (960€ total)
Group Class on Tuesdays 5-6pm
– 15€/Single
– 120€/10x within 4 months from the date of booking

Kirtan Intensive Retreat program at the Academy Fri. 17:00 – Sun. 16:00 
Upcoming Dates: Dec 6-8, 2024  
– 190€ (plus 138/158€ Ashram-Donation for Stay in Nivaas & Full Board for 2 days)

Individual On-Site-Kirtan-Academy-Stays: 
– 108€/Day (plus 73€ Ashram-Donation/Day for Stay in Nivaas & Full Board)

This is what a typical day might look like:
5:00 Naad Sadhana
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Rhythm Class
10:30-13:30 1-on-1 Music Class &/or Group Practice
13:30 Lunch
14.30-16:00 Personal or Group Practice
17:00 Riaz & Group Session/Music Practice
18:00 Dinner
19:00-19:30 Evening Kirtan

Mata Mandir will be back at the Academy from mid-May. All requests for individually timed personal On-Site-Kirtan-Academy-Stays or Classes: Please send us an email prior to booking to confirm with us preferred dates and duration of your stay.

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Mata Mandir Singh

Mata Mandir Singh has been teaching Kundalini Yoga & Martial Arts (Gatka) internationally for decades and has dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of Naad Yoga, the yoga of sound. Mata Mandir Singh has practiced and taught Kundalini Yoga, Naad Yoga, Music and Gatka for decades. He has been a legendary Kirtan artist in 3HO since the early years, promoting a unique multicultural fusion style of composing, singing and playing. He is a refined and skillful musician (Singing, Guitar, Rabab, Harmonium,Tabla, Mandolin and Cittern) and an inspiring teacher.

Mata Mandir is a pioneer of the chant and mantra genre worldwide, having recorded around 30 Albums since the 1970’s. He is currently living in Italy and is offering music classes and Naad Yoga workshops through Guru Ram Das Aquarian Academy.

Mata Mandir is also the author of the book „Naad Yoga: The Yoga of Sound“ and a featured artist on Invincible Music.