Diploma in Music: Course Structure

  1. Guitar:

    • Basic Guitar Techniques
    • Chords, Scales, and Improvisation
    • Guitar Performance and Repertoire
  2. Piano:

    • Introduction to Piano
    • Music Reading and Notation
    • Piano Techniques and Performance
  3. Music Theory:

    • Fundamentals of Music Theory
    • Harmony and Composition
    • Ear Training and Sight-Reading
  4. More

This program aims to build a strong foundation in both practical performance skills and theoretical knowledge, preparing students for a variety of musical careers.

Course Description

Guitar I is an introductory course designed to provide students with foundational skills in guitar playing and music theory. This course covers the basics of musicology, guitar anatomy, standard tuning, common picking techniques, music theory, chord structures, strumming patterns, scales, and arpeggios. Students will also learn to read standard notation and tablature. The course emphasizes both practical guitar skills and theoretical knowledge, integrating a study of the relationship between music and biblical texts.