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Description
The harmonium is a universal instrument with the ability to express the music of a wide range of spiritual traditions and practices, not just kirtan. In this unique, 7 week live online course on Zoom, we will use the harmonium as a jumping off point to explore a diversity of musical cultures while studying music and the harmonium itself. Music included will span a variety of traditions, including Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Sufism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity and more.
Short guest appearances will be made by teachers who can speak intimately about the spirituality and meaning of the music and prayer of these traditions.
This course, as with all courses Seth offers, is designed as an interactive music learning environment as well as a space to connect with others. We will learn harmonium playing techniques, using your voice, music theory and leading prayerful song sessions. Additionally we will have the opportunity to share our progress with each other along the way.
This open level course is designed for those who already have some basic experience playing the harmonium. If you are complete beginner, please contact Seth prior to registration to see if this is right for you.
Additionally, you will receive 2 private 30 minute coaching sessions with Seth, with an option of adding a 3rd private session for those who want even more personal attention.
THE COURSE ALSO INCLUDES:
14 hours of fun, accessible, interactive group learning
2 private 30 minute coaching sessions with Seth (scheduled separately)
7 new chants/songs for your personal practice or for sharing with others
Downloadable, easy-to-read notation sheets and audio recordings for the chants we learn that you can have for a lifetime
Downloadable video recordings of each session that you can also have for a lifetime
Guest speakers (30 minutes each)
PREREQUISITES:
You have taken at least 1 private session, class, or course with Seth (Schedule a private)
Very basic knowledge of how to play the harmonium
Basic understanding of Seth’s notation system
Students must provide their own harmonium.
Class size is limited to allow for more personal attention and a more intimate, group experience. Early registration is recommended to ensure a space.
*Registration for this course closes on Monday March 21st*
Dates and Times
7 Wednesdays, Mar 23 - May 4, 2022
Group Classes
EST: 5pm-7pm
PST: 2pm-4pm
UK: 10pm-12am
Private Sessions
2 Sessions (30 min each) scheduled Mon-Fri between 9am-7pm EST based on availability (schedule upon registration)
Session 1: Week 1, 2, or 3
Session 2: Week 4, 5, or 6
Pricing
$647 (nonmember)
$583 (member)
To receive the member rate, you must be a Sangha Member for the duration of this course (2 months minimum). To learn more and become a member click here.
A payment plan is available for 2 equal payments of the full amount, 3 weeks apart. This applies to both the member and nonmember rate. *Note that you will still need to actually register for the course after your first payment, which you can do using your email confirmation.* Click here to purchase payment plan.
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Course Teacher
Seth Lieberman
Yoga and Music Teacher
Seth Lieberman is a musician and yoga teacher residing in the Hudson Valley of New York. A lifelong music maker, he studied music composition, theory, clarinet, and piano at the University of Maryland, where he received BA in Music. During his 10 years of time living in Brooklyn, NY, he completed 3 different yoga teacher trainings. Seth has joined his two passions of music and yoga through playing and teaching the harmonium, leading kirtan, and creating original music related to mantra and yoga. He has been actively teaching harmonium both online and in-person for the past 8 years and has helped bring the joy of mantra and music to many students throughout the world.
Guest Teachers
Summer Deaver
Buddhist Teacher
Summer Deaver, E-RYT 500, E-RPYT is a creative community organizer, leader and teacher who has over two decades of experience leading diverse groups of people in life altering transformation through awareness practices. Summer has worked in the nonprofit sector bringing yoga and mindfulness to marginalized communities, incarcerated youth and public education. Summer believes fervently in the power of true presence, and brings daring, loving kindness to her work and mentorship with community members and professionals of all kinds.
Learn more about Summer: www.summerdeaver.com
HariPrakaash
Kundalini Teacher
HariPrakaash teaches Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Gong. She has been a teacher of Yoga for over a decade. HariPrakaash brought Kundalini Yoga and the "Gong Movement" to the Hudson Valley in a very grass roots way, by teaching out of her living room. She holds International KRI Level 1 and Level 2 certifications in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
Learn more about HariPrakaash: www.hariprakaash.com
Rabbi Jay Weinstein
Judaism Teacher
Rabbi Jay was ordained a rabbi by the Jewish Renewal Movement. He serves Congregation Simchat HaLev in Woodbury NY as their Spiritual Leader and maintains a private practice in Spiritual Counseling. In addition, Rabbi Jay integrates his experiences of being of a father, grandfather, nurse, psychotherapist, yoga teacher, end of life doula and bereavement specialist in his rabbinic and counseling work. Rabbi Jay inspires others through deep listening, prayer, meditation, sacred music, Hebrew chant and the harmonium.
Learn more about Rabbi Jay: www.simchathalev.org