Devotional Singing Course Online
Samā School of Music teaches devotional singing online, rooted in the living traditions of Sufi qawwali, kirtan and Hindustani classical raag. Your teachers, Tahir Qawwal and Alexandra Amïe Lyons, were initiated into the lineage of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and welcome every level: from people who fear they cannot sing to professional musicians.
Choose your devotional singing path
Start here: try a free lesson from the Musical Wisdom masterclass series with Tahir Qawwal, or watch the award-winning documentary Music of the Mystics to feel what this tradition is.
Creative Musical Mastery: our flagship 28-day immersion in voice, creativity and devotional expression.
Learn Sufi Qawwali with Ilahi: sing authentic qawwali compositions, with the poetry and its meaning.
The Kirtan Course: learn to lead devotional chant with melody, harmonium and the art of holding sacred space.
Vocal Artistry Library: deepen raag, composition and Hindustani vocal technique.
Harmonium Mastery: our flagship instrument course, the perfect support for the devotional voice.
Ready to go further? Join a Voice of the Beloved vocal artistry retreat.
Frequently asked questions
What is devotional singing?
Singing as a practice of devotion rather than performance: kirtan, bhajan, qawwali and raag, where the voice becomes a way to turn toward the divine.
Do I need experience or a good voice?
No. Our teaching is built for sincerity over perfection, and many students arrive believing they cannot sing.
Is this tied to one religion?
No. Students come from every background; the traditions are taught with their meaning and context intact.
How is this different from regular singing lessons?
Alongside technique (breath, pitch, voice culture), you learn the sacred repertoire, poetry and melodic structures of a living lineage, taught by initiated practitioners rather than a generic curriculum.
Where do I start?
Try a free lesson from the Musical Wisdom masterclass series, then choose the path above that calls you.