Skills training workshops are topical classes that cover an in-depth study of a specialised skill relating to worship music. This includes instrumental skills (e.g. electric guitar primer, classical ‘conversion’ primer for keyboard, hymn & service playing for organ or piano, guitar / ukulele, etc.) and music technology skills (e.g. music software for multi-track implementation, gear automation, etc.).

Depending on the skill concerned, workshops are either offered via weekly individual / group classes at MSM, or on a partnership basis with individual church’s ministries.

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Examples of skills training workshops:

1. HYMN & SERVICE PLAYING (ORGAN)

Because the church organist requires varying levels of attention, this module may be crafted to suit the church organist’s specific requests. Topics include hymn-playing (SATB), the use of pedals, registration, service music, with at least one session in the candidate’s own church.

Course duration: ranges from 4 to 11 weeks, with class lasting 45 minutes. Group or Individual instruction.

Ages: 14 & above.

 

2. ACOUSTIC GUITAR / UKULELE

Acoustic Guitar

Learning about chords, strumming, plucking, note reading and ear training are essentials in guitar playing. Your instructor will tailor the lessons to your musical interests while covering the basics of guitar technique. Students must bring their own guitar.

Ukulele

Learning basic techniques on playing the ukulele. Participants will learn:

• Types of Ukulele – Tuning
• Chords: Chord progression and Song-form examples
• Praise and worship songs
• Creative use of Ukulele in worship setting

Students must bring their own ukulele.

 

There are 11 individual lessons per term, according to the School Year Calendar.

The length of each lesson typically ranges from 30-60 minutes per week, depending on level:

Group of two	45 mins per session
Group of three – four	60 mins per session
Beginner 4-6 years old	30 mins per session
Level 1	45 mins per session
Level 2	45 mins per session
Level 3	60 mins per session

Performance Labs, annual school concerts and masterclasses offer added opportunities for performance and coaching.

 

3. ELECTRIC GUITAR PRIMER 

We can demonstrate how to make the jump from playing acoustic guitar to electric guitar with introductory lead concepts, as well as provide hands-on experience with the latest technology to achieve modern worship tones.