Deepen your relationship to music.
Expand your technical abilities.
Let your creativity come through.
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Description
This 3 part series is designed as musical training to lead you to a deeper understanding of music, harmonium playing, and creative expression within the context of mantra music. In each module you will develop your ability to hear music and learn practical music theory (western) as it applies to your harmonium playing. This training is for the head, the heart, and the hand as we explore music from an intellectual, emotional / spiritual, and practical perspective. The intention is to provide you with the tools musicians develop to be able to appreciate and create music on a more profound level.
Classes take place live on Zoom in a fun, interactive learning environment where students are invited to participate in discussion and connect with each other. This class is not only educational but also provides an opportunity to build community and make connections with others.
3 private, 30-minute coaching sessions with Seth are included in this course, to be scheduled on your own time. The sessions must take place before the course is over, and after it has begun.
Module 1 - Foundations in Music Theory for Harmonium
In this first module of our 3 part series, we’ll lay the groundwork for a deeper study of the harmonium and music theory, in the context of devotional music and how the essential principles of melody, harmony, and rhythm apply to keyboard instruments, while gaining more harmonium playing skills. For a full description, click here
Module 2 - Deeper Listening for Harmonium and Voice
This second module builds on the foundational skills you learned in module 1 and develops your ability to hear music in a more deep and refined way through ear training and listening exercises, enabling you to find notes on the harmonium by ear and how to transpose music into different keys. For a full description, click here
Module 3 - Creating Your Song: Chant Writing for Harmonium
You’ll take your understanding of music theory and harmonium playing techniques to the next level and learn how to write your own music by taking a closer look at how melodies are composed, how chords are used to support a melody line, and how to create your own melodies and chord accompaniment. For a full description, click here.
Objectives
Gain a better understanding of the foundational elements of melody and harmony
Improve harmonium playing techniques
Apply an understanding of music to your personal practice
Create your own chant and mantra music
The course includes
3 modules (taken together or individually)
24 hours total of fun, accessible, interactive group learning
3 private, 30-minute coaching sessions with Seth (scheduled separately)
Written materials and audio recordings to supplement learning (downloadable)
Video recordings of each session (downloadable)
Home practice assignments
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of how to play the harmonium
Basic understanding of the keyboard and note names (western)
Students must provide their own harmonium. If you wish to purchase an instrument, please contact Ferdie for a list of recommended harmonium vendors.
Dates and Times
12 Tuesdays, March 14th-June 13th, 2023
*There is a 1 week break between each module. There are no classes on April 11th & May 16th
Group Classes
EST: 11am-1pm
PST: 8am-10am
*You can still take the course even if you can’t attend live. Videos will be available within 24 hours to view
Private Sessions
Three 30-minute sessions scheduled Mon-Fri between 9am-7pm EST based on availability (schedule upon registration, after week 1 and before week 12)
Pricing
Complete Training (3 modules): $975 (save $150). Sign up here
Per module: $375
Any two trainings: $650 (save $100) - Sign up here
Member price:
Sangha members receive 10% off full price
Must maintain their membership the duration of the 12-week course
Class size is limited to allow for more personal attention and a more intimate, group experience. Early registration is recommended to ensure a space.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Should you need to cancel for any reason, if you give *at least 1 week notice* from the start date, you will receive a full refund minus a *$50 cancellation fee.* With less than 1 week notice *no refund* will be given.
If you are on a payment plan, the same cancellation policy still applies. You will still be charged for your second payment once it is 1 week earlier than the start date.
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Seth Lieberman
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.