Our Curriculum
Guitar Performance Curriculum Guitar Beginners’ Module 1 (GBM1) – 12 Lessons
This course introduces aspiring guitar players to pick up the guitar and play basic chords and strumming patterns.
At the end of the twelve lessons, students will be able to play ballads, understand the anatomy of the guitar and family chords. The lessons will expose students to the eight different keys of the musical scale while we teach them chord progressions and strumming patterns.
Duration: 12 lessons 1hr each lesson
Guitar Beginners’ Module 1 (GBM2) – 12 Lessons
Guitar Beginner’s Module 2 (GB2)
This course is the continuation of Beginner Guitar Course 1.
With students learning about chord progressions, they will be introduced to the various kinds of strumming patterns.
At the end of the course students will be confident enough to play pop and rock songs and will have a strong grasp of chord progression.
Duration: 12 lessons 1hr each lesson
Vocal Development Curriculum
Our vocal development curriculum is conducted on a weekly basis, with each session lasting for 90mins. It covers eight modules of vocal development, namely Vocal Conditioning, Vocal Strengthening, Vocal Dynamics, Vocal Improvisation, Vocal Performance, Vocal Pitch & Rhythm, Advanced Track and Instructor Development.
Vocal Conditioning
Students will learn to correct bad singing habits and build vocal health. This aspect sets the foundation for proper vocal techniques and cover aspects of breathing, articulation, tone improvement and voice projection techniques.
Vocal Strengthening
Students will learn to strengthen and stretch their vocal capabilities in terms of range, strength, placement and control.
Vocal Dynamics
Students will learn to interpret and express songs from different genres while at the same time develop their own style and identity in vocal delivery.
Vocal Improvisation
Students will learn improvise songs in terms of feel, tempo and melody understanding the usage of licks, runs and trills in song performance.
Vocal Performance
Students will learn prepare for performances, auditions, recitals and concerts through the vocal performance class. This involves the disciplines of warming up and mental aspects of confidence building.
Vocal Pitch & Rhythm
Students will address and overcome issues of pitch and rhythm with this program.
Advanced Track
The advanced track module provides a step-up and serves a preparatory course for students looking to gain entry acceptance into full-time musical disciplines offered by schools such as the LaSalle College of the Arts.
Instructor Development
The Instructor Development module is tailored for students looking into vocal teaching. This module places an emphasis on group/individual coaching, vocalogy and speech production.
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-Introduction to the Guitar
Students will be exploring the different features of the instrument and understand how to take care of their own guitar. They are also given the opportunity to learn tuning in depth so that they can maintain the guitar in tuned condition.
- Basic Music Theory and Application
Students will be learning the foundations of music theory by learning the theory on the fret board. They will also explore different notes as they practice children songs. They are given the opportunity to perform in front of each other just like a Guitar Hero.
-Rhythm Practical
Students will be learning the rhythm notation written in the music scores and how to interpret the music charts. Using the metronome in class, students are able to learn the rhythm while playing the notes learnt earlier in Basic Music Theory.
-Strumming Progression
Students will be applying the rhythm into use when they learn both fast and slow songs. They will be learning different chord families and different strumming patterns in popular children’s songs and pop.
-Music Scales
Students will discover the note progressions on the fret board in this module. By learning that, they will also understand the theory behind each chord formation with the bass notes in play. They are also given a chance to create an unique melody in each song that they have learnt.