The khaen can also be performed as a solo instrument, but there are few opportunities even for virtuoso players to concertize. There are no formal solo khaen concerts; no time set aside for them to perform during mawlum singing performances, moreover the khaen is used to accompany a form of social singing with improvisational elements called Lam.
The khaen is a folk musical instrument that are provided learning and teaching in the education in higher education. It is a major teaching for learning.