Playing Kirtan on Harmonium: 
A fun step-by-step introduction to the squeeze box 
This video DVD is a forty-five minute music lesson with harmonium teacher Daniel Tucker. Learn about the parts of a harmonium, how to care for a harmonium, how to set drones to support Oming, how to play a major scale and sing the Sargam note names of Indian music, and learn a simple kirtan song. No prior musical experience required. 

About Daniel Tucker 
After a life-changing immersion in kirtan music and bhakti culture in Mayapur, India in 2010, Daniel returned home to Berkeley, California and founded Kirtan Central. A professional piano and guitar teacher by training, he has now helped more than 1,500 students learn to play the harmonium. He teaches workshops around the country, and leads harmonium intensives at Kripalu and at Jai Uttal's kirtan camps. 

About Kirtan Central 
Kirtan Central produces educational resources for kirtan lovers around the world, offering affordable kirtan instruments, songbooks, live events, and online courses to anyone who wants to learn about chanting and bhakti yoga, the path of devotion. Visit www.KirtanCentral.com. 


"Daniel Tucker is the hero of aspiring harmonium playing Kirtan singers! Go to him for guidance!" 

- Jai Uttal 

"Daniel's patience blended with attention to detail has given me a solid foundation in how to use the harmonium. I feel lucky to have him as my teacher." 

- Jason Nemer of Acro Yoga 

"I highly recommend Daniel as a guide to the land of harmonium playing!" 
- Daniel Paul, tabla player with Jai Uttal