Path of the Luminous Voice
101 & 111
a powerful journey through the foundations of
Indian Devotional Singing & Chanting
Online Courses
taught by Sheela Bringi & Brent Kuecker
"I thought it was going to be a vocal training but it was so much more than that! These courses are a deep nāda and bhakti yoga immersion". - Lalitā Vega, Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher
Path of the Luminous Voice 101
a Self-Paced Video Course
(with Live Weekly Sargam Practice Included)
Foundational training in kīrtan, mantra and rāga singing. Beginners welcome!
[Take Me To Path of the Luminous Voice 111]
In this Course you will:
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ground yourself in the power of the voice
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practice traditional melodies of mantras and invocations for the Deities
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sing devotional songs - kīrtans and bhajans
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open to rapturous states of being through rāga singing
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gain clarity in articulation and pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds
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practice easeful posture and use of the Voice
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listen to stories and teachings on the Deities of Yogic & Hindu practice with Sreedevi Bringi
Free Live Weekly Sargam Practice
Every Wednesday at 12 PM MDT on Zoom
To support, supplement and uphold your practice on the Path of the Luminous Voice
(this bonus offering is free with purchase and select replays are posted within the Course)
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practice singing the seven svaras of Indian music
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learn exercises (paltas) in North Indian scales (ṭhāṭs)
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stabilize the voice
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train the ear
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sing in community
What you Receive in Path of the Luminous Voice 101:
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6 Modules of Video Lessons with over 9 hours of training.
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Practice Videos to easily practice key content.
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Access to Free Weekly Vocal Sargam Practice every Wednesday at 12 PM MDT on Zoom. Select replays posted within your Course.
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PDF downloads with notation and translation for all kīrtans and mantras.
Bonuses you get with each course:
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Bonus #1 - Video course - Deities of Yoga: Stories, Songs, and Mantras of Hindu Gods & Goddesses by Sreedevi & Sheela Bringi
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Bonus #2 - Instant access to a vault of teaching videos from Sreedevi Bringi including:
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Indian Women Mystic Saints - 45-min mini course
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Significance of Chanting AUM
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Power of Sacred Sanskrit
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Bonus #3 - Instant access to Introductory Modules of the Kirtan Clarity Video course by Sheela Bringi (learn the fundamentals of harmonium and the building blocks of melody).
Path of the Luminous Voice 101
Course Outline
Module 1 - Open to the Luminous Voice
- What is The Luminous Voice?
- Nāda & Śabda
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Vocal warm-ups and toning (every week)
- Intro to Svara
- Intro to Rāga Bhūpālī
- Kīrtan to Gaṇeśa in Rāga Bhūpālī
Module 2 - The Gifts of the Goddess
- Sarasvatī Invocation
- What are the Gifts of the Goddess?
- Learn all 7 svaras - Bilāval ṭhāṭ (scale) practice
- Kīrtan to Kṛṣṇa in Rāga Bhūpālī
- Mahā-Śivarātri Bhajans
Module 3 - Deepen Into Practice
- Sanskrit Vowels
- Bilāval ṭhāṭ (scale) practice
- Vocal Meditation in Bilāval ṭhāṭ
- Kīrtan to the Divine Mother in Bilāval ṭhāṭ
Module 4 - The Alchemy of Angi and Prāṇa
- Vowel Practice and Intro to Sanskrit Consonants
- Bilāval ṭhāṭ (scale) practice
- Kīrtan to Sītā and Rām in Bilāval ṭhāṭ
Module 5 - The Fullness of Bhakti
- Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga & Poet Saints
- Entire Sanskrit Syllabary
- Introduction to Yaman ṭhāṭ
- Kīrtan in Rāga Yaman
Module 6 - Celebrate the Goddess
- Vāk - Goddess of Speech
- Sanskrit Syllabary
- Yaman ṭhāṭ scale practice
- Introduction to Rāga Yaman
- Kīrtan to Divine Mother in Rāga Yaman
Testimonials
"I had no idea what this training would be like and its been such a beautiful experience. The tears of joy that I get from these sessions... my heart needed this. Thank you so much!! - Linda Brown
"I work as a music therapist with children with special needs, and it has had such an impact on my work to feel that my voice is connected to 'something greater'. I feel like I'm drawing on such a vast well of love and presence now when I sing :)" - Sophie Mawhinney, Music Therapist
“I've always wanted to bring more mantra and music into my practice and this has given me a jump start to doing that, and also really has grounded me in the voice and the power of the voice in a new way in this really challenging time...” - Jacqueline
"I bow in appreciation to both you and Brent for creating and facilitating such an incredibly professional, user friendly, aesthetically beautiful, informative and intimate 'class room'. I am learning and growing so much in ways I have never before." - Julie Simonsen
In this Course you will:
-
ground yourself in the power of the voice
-
practice traditional melodies of mantras and invocations for the Deities
-
sing devotional songs - kīrtans and bhajans
-
open to rapturous states of being through rāga singing
-
gain clarity in articulation and pronunciation of Sanskrit sounds
-
practice easeful posture and use of the Voice
-
listen to stories and teachings on the Deities of Yogic & Hindu practice with Sreedevi Bringi
Free Live Weekly Sargam Practice
Every Wednesday at 12 PM MDT on Zoom
To support, supplement and uphold your practice on the Path of the Luminous Voice
(this bonus offering is free with purchase and select replays are posted within the Course)
-
practice singing the seven svaras of Indian music
-
learn exercises (paltas) in North Indian scales (ṭhāṭs)
-
stabilize the voice
-
train the ear
-
sing in community
What you Receive in Path of the Luminous Voice 111:
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6 Modules of Video Lessons with over 9 hours of training.
-
Practice Videos to easily practice key content.
-
Access to Free Weekly Vocal Sargam Practice every Wednesday at 12 PM MDT on Zoom. Select replays posted within your Luminous Voice Course.
-
PDF downloads with notation and translation for all kīrtans and mantras.
Bonuses you get with each course:
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Bonus #1 - Video course - Deities of Yoga: Stories, Songs, and Mantras of Hindu Gods & Goddesses by Sreedevi & Sheela Bringi
-
Bonus #2 - Instant access to a vault of teaching videos from Sreedevi Bringi including:
-
Indian Women Mystic Saints - 45-min mini course
-
Significance of Chanting AUM
-
Power of Sacred Sanskrit
-
Bonus #3 - Instant access to Introductory Modules of the Kirtan Clarity Video course by Sheela Bringi (learn the fundamentals of harmonium and the building blocks of melody).
Path of the Luminous Voice 111 Course Outline
Module 1 - Beyond Resistance
- Vocal Warm-Ups & Toning (every week)
- Yaman ṭhāṭ practice
- Introduction to Rāga Yaman
- Kīrtan to Gaṇeśa in Rāga Yaman
Module 2 - Piercing Clarity
- Sanskrit Syllabary
- Gaṇeśa Śloka
- Continue Yaman ṭhāṭ and Rāga
- Kīrtan to Śrī Rām in Rāga Yaman
Module 3 - Only Praise
- Recite Sanskrit Syllabary (every week)
- Introduction to Bhairav ṭhāṭ & exercises
- Kīrtan to Kṛṣṇa in Rāga Bhairav
Module 4 - Courage & Contentment
- Bhairav scale practice
- Kīrtan to Śiva in Rāga Bhairav
Module 5 - Sharing Your Heart
- Gaṇeśa Śloka
- Talk on Rasa
- Introduction to Rāga Mālkauns
- Kīrtan to Durgā in Rāga Mālkauns
Module 6 - Pure Love
- Intro to Rāga Mālkauns continued
- Kīrtan to Rāma & Kṛṣṇa in Rāga Mālkauns
Testimonials
"I just love your energy, it is so powerful. Thank you for holding such important space, and I will deff be taking another class with yall!!" - Meesha (she/they), founder of Alchemystic Studio, activist, and decolonial educator
"These classes are abundantly rich, informative, professional, fun and stimulating." - Julie Simonson
"All I can say is WOW. I am just overcome with emotion and gratitude for these offerings." - Amanda Perri
"I am filled with so much joy when I sing with you and Brent. I am so very happy about what I am learning! Your teaching style is perfect for me - content, pace, everything." - Linda
You'll love these courses if:
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you are a Yoga teacher and you want to bring the beauty and depth of mantra or kīrtan into your classes
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you already chant mantra or sing kirtan, and you want access to greater ease, resonance, and articulation in your singing
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you love to sing and share your voice, but you’ve never had any vocal training
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you are a seasoned vocalist and want to experience the healing and devotional aspects of kīrtan, mantra and rāga singing.
Which of these courses is for me?
Path of the Luminous Voice 101 is for you if:
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you are a beginner and interested in Indian devotional singing & chanting
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or, you love participating in kīrtan and/or mantra, but are unfamiliar with Indian sargam (solfege) syllables & rāga singing.
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or, you are a kīrtan leader or seasoned vocalist, and you want to learn the fundamentals of Indian Devotional & Rāga Singing.
If any of these describe you - we recommend you start with 101, and then continue onto 111 to build on what you’ve learned and keep up your momentum.
Path of the Luminous Voice 111 is for you if:
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you have taken the Luminous Voice 101 course
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or, you have previous training in Indian classical or devotional singing, and are experienced with Indian sargam syllables
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or, you are a seasoned vocalist/instrumentalist with the ability to learn a new solfege system (in the first week).
Bundling these two courses together is the best deal!
Preview of Deities of Yoga
Bonus Course with Sreedevi & Sheela Bringi
Included with your purchase
Mx Puja Singh
Sacred Sound Lab Teaching Assistant. Yoga, Meditation and Music teacher, Devotional Singer.