Harmonium, Kirtan & Mantra Chanting Course
Learn harmonium step by step, discover sacred mantra, develop confidence in your natural voice and experience the heart of Bhakti through seven days of guided practice at Anandmaya Retreat in Upper Tapovan, Rishikesh.
Learn to play, chant and express with confidence.
This course brings together practical harmonium training, devotional singing, Sanskrit mantra pronunciation and the living tradition of Kirtan.
You do not need previous musical experience. We begin with posture, bellows, notes and simple scales, then gradually help you coordinate melody, rhythm and voice.
Rather than learning mechanically, the course explores how sound can become meditation, expression and devotion.
A complete week of devotional music.
Five foundations of your Bhakti music practice.
Bellows, finger placement, notes, scales, melody and accompaniment.
Call-and-response singing, devotional melody and group practice.
Pronunciation, repetition, meaning and chanting with melody.
Breath, natural voice, tempo and rhythmic awareness.
Sound as meditation, devotion and inner expression.
You do not need to be a musician.
Come with curiosity.
We begin from where you are, whether this is your first time touching a harmonium or you already practise mantra and devotional music.
Start from the first note with step-by-step guidance.
Add simple chants and devotional music to your practice.
Deepen your relationship with mantra and Kirtan.
Take home a meaningful practice from Rishikesh.
Choose the residential plan with organised airport transfers.
Build confidence using mantra and Kirtan in groups.
Morning, afternoon or private.
Build your practice one day at a time.
Foundations of Sound
- Posture, bellows and hand placement
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
- Finger-strengthening exercises
- Sustained Om chanting
Invoking Ganapati
- Scale practice
- Basic melodic patterns
- Rhythm awareness
- Om Gan Ganapataye Namah
Entering Bhakti Kirtan
- Revision of notes and scales
- Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
- Call-and-response singing
- Playing while chanting
Devi Chanting
- Smoother harmonium transitions
- Melody and rhythm practice
- Jai Mata Kali, Jai Mata Durga
- Voice and instrument coordination
The Mantra of Shri Ram
- Playing and chanting continuously
- Slow, medium and faster tempo
- Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram
- Voice confidence and relaxation
Energy of Shiva Shambho
- Shiva Kirtan practice
- Transitions between chants
- Leading while playing
- Building a simple Kirtan flow
Offering of the Heart
- Revision of melody and rhythm
- Asato Ma Sadgamaya
- Complete repertoire practice
- Closing Kirtan and integration
Hear directly from students who joined the course.
More than a course. A week to learn, practise and settle into Rishikesh.
Choose the residential programme and keep your entire week within one peaceful rhythm: devotional music, morning yoga, meditation, vegetarian meals, Ayurveda and enough space to rest between classes.
Space to rest after the music stops.
Residential students stay in our Spacious Comfort AC Room, our larger room category designed to give you a comfortable private base throughout your seven-day course.
After Harmonium class, yoga or time exploring Rishikesh, return to a quiet room where you can rest, review your notes, practise gently or simply have time to yourself.
We can make your arrival much simpler.
After a long international journey, the last thing you need is uncertainty about taxis, directions or reaching your accommodation.
Residential students can send us their flight details before travelling. We arrange a scheduled pickup from Dehradun Airport and bring you directly to Anandmaya Retreat.
At the end of your programme, the scheduled transfer back to Dehradun Airport is included as well.
Dr. Rohit Chobe
Born in Haridwar, Dr. Rohit Chobe grew up close to the Ganga within a spiritual environment shaped by Sanskrit, devotional chanting and yoga.
His teaching brings together harmonium, mantra, melody, breath and meditation in a patient and practical way suitable for complete beginners.
Private one-to-one learning can also be arranged for students who prefer dedicated teacher attention and a more personalised pace.
Choose the experience that suits your journey.
7-Day Harmonium Course
- Seven days of guided training
- Two hours of class daily
- Morning or afternoon batch
- Harmonium use during class
- Guided mantra and Kirtan practice
- Certificate of participation
Course + Stay + Wellness
- Complete seven-day Harmonium course
- Spacious Comfort AC Room
- Private attached washroom & hot water
- Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Daily Yoga · 7:00–8:00 AM
- Daily Meditation · 8:00–8:30 AM
- One complimentary Ayurvedic body massage
- Scheduled Dehradun Airport arrival pickup
- Scheduled Dehradun Airport departure drop
- Self-practice access when space is available
- Certificate of participation
Prefer dedicated teacher attention?
Private one-to-one courses can be arranged for students who want individual correction, personalised pacing and focused time with the teacher. Pricing depends on dates and teacher availability.
Choose the dates that work for you.
Regular courses begin on the 1st, 15th and 25th of every month. Select your preferred date, timing and plan below.
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Before You Join
Do I need previous musical experience?
No. The course is suitable for complete beginners and begins with basic harmonium technique, notes and simple mantra practice.
When do the regular courses start?
Regular seven-day batches begin on the 1st, 15th and 25th of every month, subject to teacher availability.
What are the class timings?
The regular morning batch runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The afternoon batch runs from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Can I take private one-to-one classes?
Yes. Private courses can be arranged for students who want dedicated teacher attention and personalised correction.
Which room is included in the residential programme?
Residential students stay in a Spacious Comfort AC Room with air conditioning, extra room space, a dedicated work desk, private attached washroom, hot-water geyser and Wi-Fi.
Is airport pickup included?
Yes. The $500 Residential Wellness Plan includes a scheduled Dehradun Airport pickup on arrival and a scheduled transfer back to Dehradun Airport at departure. Flight details should be shared in advance.
Is this suitable for my first trip to India?
The residential format can make a first trip easier because your room, meals, morning wellness routine and scheduled Dehradun Airport transfers are arranged as part of the programme.
How much does the course cost?
Course Only is $300 per person. The Residential Wellness Plan is $500 per person. Private one-to-one pricing is quoted separately.
What is included in the Residential Wellness Plan?
It includes the complete seven-day course, Spacious Comfort AC accommodation, vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily Yoga from 7:00–8:00 AM, daily Meditation from 8:00–8:30 AM, one complimentary Ayurvedic body massage, scheduled Dehradun Airport pickup and departure drop, self-practice access when available and a certificate of participation.
Can I enquire by email?
Yes. Email Anandmaya Retreat at anandmayaretreat@gmail.com.
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Choose your preferred date, class timing and course format. Residential students can also send their flight details so we can coordinate the Dehradun Airport transfer.