Foundations of Music for Harmonium
This module is part of a 3 part series called
The Complete Harmonium Player.
Modules can be taken individually, provided you meet the prerequisites listed for each, or combined at a discounted rate.
Foundations of mUsic
In this first module of our 3 part series, we’ll lay the groundwork for a deeper study of the harmonium and music theory (western) within the context of devotional music, primarily kirtan. You will learn the essential principles of melody, harmony, and rhythm and how they apply to keyboard instruments and western music in general. You will also gain more skills specifically for harmonium playing.
To participate, you do not need to have any experience with music theory - just a basic understanding of how to play the harmonium and be able to identify the keys on the keyboard by letter name (western).
We will cover: major scales, major keys, major and minor chords, chord inversions and specific voicings for harmonium, and exercises for developing more dexterity on the keyboard. You will be given homework assignments each week and will be encouraged to spend time studying and practicing in between classes.
This is a hybrid course with live online classes, plus pre-recorded content. This class is not only educational but also provides an opportunity to build community and make connections with others.
One private, 30-minute coaching session with Seth is included in this course, to be scheduled on your own time. The session must take place before the course is over, and after it has begun.
Objectives
Learn the foundational elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony
Deepen your understanding of the keyboard and harmonium
Prepare you for a deeper study of music and creativity provided in modules 2 and 3
The course includes
10+ on-demand, pre-recorded video lessons (1 year access)
5 hours of live classes (with video playback)
Private community chat platform
Downloadable PDFs and audio recordings
1 private, 30-minute coaching sessions with Seth (scheduled separately)
BONUS: Free 1-month Sangha membership, ($59 value) with access to 4 live classes and 180+ instruction videos, valid only during the live course
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of how to play the harmonium
Ability to identify all of the notes on keyboard by Western names (A, B, C, etc.)
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:
Registration closes October 1st
Course content access begins: October 1st
Live Course Meetings
October 8th-October 29th
4 Wednesdays
11am -12:15pm EST (New York)*
*All classes will be recorded for playback if you are unable to attend live and available right after each session.
Bonus Drop-In Class Meetings
4 Thursdays*
11am-12:15pm
October 9th-October 30th
These Thursday classes are part of our Sangha Membership, which meets year-round and you can optionally join after the course is over.
Private Sessions
Please schedule your private 30 min session Mon-Fri between 9am-7pm EST (based on availability) during weeks 2, 3 or 4 of the course.
*Your private session will expire after the final week of the course.
PRICING:
Complete Training (3 Modules):
Regular - $1199 (save $148 by signing up for all three)
Early - $999 (save $200)
*Earlybird offer expires Sept 1st. Coupon automatically applied at checkout
Sign up with code SERIES200 here
Per module:
Regular - $449.
Early - $349
*Earlybird offer expires Sept 1st. Coupon automatically applied at checkout
Sign up with code EARLY100 here
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 Wednesday, Oct 1st*
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.
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.
