Gurmat Sangeet (Kirtan) Classes

Learn kirtan in the traditional way, from Level 1 beginners through to Level 5 advanced performance.

Who can enrol?

Enrolment is open to domestic students only. Please check your eligibility:

  • NZ Citizen / Resident
  • NZ Permanent Resident / Resident Visa holder
  • Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Student must be 13 years or older when enrolling into this programme

Entry criteria

  • Be a domestic student aged 13 years or older at the time of enrolment.
  • Have a basic understanding of the Gurmukhi script, including the ability to recognise and identify the main Gurmukhi consonants and vowel signs.
  • No other prior formal study of Panjabi is required.

Applicants may be asked to complete a short entry assessment to confirm that they meet the required Gurmukhi literacy level before enrolment is confirmed.

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact our team at info@sikhstudies.co.nz or 09 558 9408, and we can guide you through the entry process.

Intakes & class schedule

Weekly classes at Papatoetoe. Contact us for the current timetable.

Programme details

Gurmat Sangeet Vidyala teaches devotional music in the Sikh tradition, from first notes to confident stage performance. Students progress through five structured levels, learning vocal kirtan alongside harmonium and traditional raag-based compositions.

What you will learn

  • Vocal technique and harmonium, level by level
  • Shabad kirtan in traditional raag frameworks
  • Stage confidence through regular sangat performances
  • The history and discipline of Gurmat Sangeet

Students perform regularly at Institute programmes and community events, building both skill and seva.

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