I wanted to share a (shortened) version of last months kirtan I lead. In order to keep it educative, I feel there is work for me to be done in some ways. Of course I am not expecting anyone to listen to it all but if you want you are welcome. - I am now relying on my pump a lot also to crwate dynamics and rythm, however some teachers told me not to use the pump for it as it is often more inaccurate and can put others off. I should then straighten the sound to be more monotonous. However i am just using it instinctively and grown a bit attached to it. - My rythm sometimes is off, not vocally i think but on the harmonium, probably because of the previous - You cant notice here but i should be more present towards my band, the drummer especially. - Perhaps the presentation and explanation to the audience can always be better - I have some inherent resistance to changing the first two points but i think in order to grow i need to work on the rythm aspect, or at least the communicative aspect of how i play to the rest of the band Any feedback is appreciated

Hello dear harmonium students of the world! I want to improve my harmonium playing and singing. So I thought a good start would be to record a song that I like as a little goal from time to time and share it with this group of students. This song is Jaya Bhagavan from Krishan Das, whom I love and adore very much. He is a spiritual soul and has a gift to express bliss through his Kirtan singing and he really touches my heart. My plan is to attend one of his concerts when he comes to Europe next time. And yes, of course, I would like to learn playing and singing better and to be able to play in public one day!

Hi All, I'm just starting on learning my first Raag in module 3. I realize I may be rushing it but I'm wondering if/how chords are played for a Raag. Do we do 1,3,5 of whatever the notes are for the Raag? Something else. Anybody, Kenny? @Kenny Clarys

Hello dear musicians 👋 🙌🏽 I hope you are doing great. I have learnt the Adi mantra (the song Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo) in 2 days, from Kenny’s video. It’s very interesting… I’m going to buy a metronome ( can’t use from phone for this one) so that I can keep up with the practice without interruption. Rhythm is important especially if one think about playing with other musicians … ( must say I have skipped module 4 but will go back to where I was in the course previously!😉😊 Module 3. 16 as needed) Has anyone bought a metronome or using it in any other ways (electronically and how) ?? Or do you just practice by ear?👂🎹😊 Thanks for reading 🙏🙏

Kenny, you just made my day, no, my year! I just watched your introduction to module 3 where you explain that while we need to learn technique, if it’s getting in the way of our “playing” music, then we should move ahead and keep coming back to it so we keep our motivation and enthusiasm. From past experience I know this will make ALL the difference for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for being such a great teacher and giving us what we really need to succeed!!!!!!!