Private lessons

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voice ~ chanting ~ harmonium

Kavita’s teaching style is informed by 20+ years
of training in Indian Classical vocal technique and extensive training dancing Butoh.


Through deep listening and spending time in your home pitch (SA) where the voice is the most comfortable, students are encouraged to get to know their authentic voice - improving intonation and building confidence in the process.

Connecting with the fundamental tone of the harmonium or the tambura, one learns to listen and recognize how to move sound in the body, thereby awakening pitch recognition and opening harmonic awareness.

Private lessons also teach how to best use your instrument - your mouth, tongue, face and throat - always encouraging less tension and more ease while singing to create a fuller, more relaxed tone.  

Students consistently move from discomfort while singing in front of others to being able to play songs and sing, harmonize, or match pitch, confidently sharing their voice and music with others.

Harmonium lessons follow this same tenant, keeping the fingerings simple so that the singer can connect with the fundamental tones and allow for a devotional feeling to move through the body.  With practice, all songs become easier and can be played with more intricacy, all the while keeping the connection between the voice and the sound as the primary focus.

  • Identify & get familiar with your ‘home pitch’ (SA)

  • Practice sound awareness through deep listening

  • Confidently match pitch & sing in tune

  • Hold a fuller, steadier vocal tone

  • Maintain a steady drone on harmonium

  • Play simple chants using common fingerings

  • Explore creating your own chants

Learn how to…

Everyone can sing and enjoy musical expression and everyone has a unique voice to share!

Exchange details

In-person lessons (Portland, OR):

$108 / $95 when you schedule and purchase 3 or more

Online lessons:

$95 / $85 when you schedule and purchase 3 or more

All sessions paid in advance.
Sessions are 1 hour unless otherwise specified.


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to schedule your private lessons today!

If you have any questions, you can use the form shown here
or email info@kavitakatmacmillan@gmail.com.

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  • "Kavita is passionate about chanting and has a lovely way with students. She is kind and encouraging and a great listener and teacher."

    S.B.

  • "[Kavita] has a way of lifting up the vocal vibrations like no other! Even if you don’t have much experience singing, you feel like you can sing with Kavita!"

    C.L.F.

  • "Kavita is a gifted teacher who brings out the best in everyone and invites everyone to lean into their own vulnerabilities, creating new openings for challenge and growth."

    M.K.

  • "...if you want to open your voice, if you want to find your own expression in a safe and tender environment, I cannot recommend Kavita enough."

    M.K.

Art of Sound & Mantra
Mentorship Program

A five-month commitment to individual sound practice with support to develop and expand in your own way ~ on your own time ~ Jan / Feb - May / June 2024


Wherever we place our attention, GRACE appears. Time spent in practice reverberates out into our life and allows for clarity and space on so many levels. The Art of Sound & Mantra Mentorship Program is a five-month relationship with your practice where Kavita offers support through bi-montly private sessions, Sound Yoga sessions, and personalized support for your goals.

$1108 for the 5 month course includes:
~ 2 private sessions a month with personalized practice & coaching
~ Sound Yoga group classes (4-5 / month) 
~ All recordings to download & practice 

~ 3 online Satsangs sessions with other mentees and Kavita during the program to be arranged
~ Priority discount for Spring, Fall or Winter retreat

Limit 6 students.

Begins in January/February.

Private sessions will be scheduled M-Th during the day.

Sound Yoga sessions: Tues 10-11am PST.

Contact Kavita directly with any questions.


Currently OPEN for 2024! Get in touch with Kavita to apply!

Begin in January or February 2024 and study through May - June 2024 to realize your personal practice goals.