Ready to move beyond basic chord playing?
In this special one-day harmonium workshop, we'll explore how to combine melody and chords, moving from simple approaches to more advanced playing techniques.
Through practical demonstrations and guided practice, you'll learn techniques you can apply to a variety of chants and develop greater flexibility in your harmonium playing.
What You'll Learn
How to move beyond basic chord playing and incorporate melody into your harmonium playing.
How to combine melody and chords for a fuller sound.
How to add embellishments, richness, and variety to your playing.
How to use rhythmic playing techniques on the harmonium.
How to apply these techniques to other chants in your repertoire.
Chants We'll Explore
1. Sita Ram — Traditional (as recorded by Krishna Das)
We'll begin with this simple chant to introduce combining melody and chords.
2. Anandambudhi Vardhanam — Bada Haridas
We'll use this Hare Krishna Mahamantra melody as our main study, exploring more advanced melody-and-chord playing techniques.
Listen on Spotify — Anandambudhi Vardhanam
Note: We'll learn Anandambudhi Vardhanam in C (the original recording is in D). Sita Ram will be taught in the same key as the recording.
Prerequisites
This workshop is designed for students with some prior harmonium or keyboard experience.
Participants should have:
Basic familiarity with the harmonium, including how to operate the instrument.
At least 3 months of harmonium playing experience, or confidence playing a piano or keyboard.
Ability to identify notes on the keyboard using Western note names (C, D, E, etc.).
Please note: Instruction will use Western music terminology rather than Indian Sargam. Basic harmonium operation will not be taught.
What's Included
2.5 hours of live online instruction, with guided practice and opportunities for questions.
Easy-to-read chant sheets with musical notation and detailed instructions on what to play.
Access to the recorded playback for 12 months, so you can review and practice at your own pace.
Flexible participation: Can't attend live? No problem! You can learn from the recording whenever it's convenient for you.
What Students Are Saying
“Seth is a masterful teacher that is excellent at meeting you right where you’re at. I’ve seen him work with students from beginning to advanced and is able to challenge them and accelerate their skills in every case! Working with Seth has been a game changer for my musicianship!”
— Patrick
“Your instruction is incredible, you made it so accessible and digestible. … Seth, I never thought I’d be having this much fun!”
— Isabelle
“Grateful beyond words for this beautiful harmonium Workshop. I've learned so much not only about playing but about devotion. About listening about letting the heart sing.”
— Nicole
Registration & Pricing
Saturday, December 12, 2026
12:00–2:30 PM ET | Live Online via Zoom
Workshop Fee: $108
Early Bird Special: Save 10% when you register by November 24, 2026, using code KARTIK10.
Early Bird Price: $97.20
Registration closes Friday, December 11 at 8:00 PM ET.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration is nonrefundable. If you're unable to attend live, you'll still receive access to the workshop recording. If the workshop is canceled by the organizer, you'll receive a full refund.