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YP MUSIC ACADEMY

Drums and Percussion

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Build coordination, timing, rhythm control and the ability to support different musical styles with precision.

Songwriting &Arrangement

Learn to write meaningful songs, develop melodies, structure compositions and arrange music for greater impact.

Music Production

Gain practical skills in recording, editing, mixing and producing high-quality music for ministry and professional release.


1. VOICE TRAINING

Course description
A practical vocal-development programme designed to help singers understand, strengthen and use their voices confidently. Students will receive guided training in healthy singing techniques, harmony, musical expression, worship leading and stage performance.

Skills covered:

Breathing and breath control

Vocal warm-ups and voice care

Pitch accuracy and ear training

Harmony and blending

Diction, tone and vocal range

Confidence and stage presence

Worship-leading techniques


Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Duration: To be announced
Fee: To be announced


2. KEYBOARD & PIANO

Course description
A structured programme that develops students from basic keyboard knowledge to confident accompaniment and performance. Students will learn practical techniques for playing in church, rehearsals, concerts and other musical settings.

Skills covered

Keyboard identification and posture

Scales, chords and progressions

Rhythm, timing and coordination

Playing by ear

Song accompaniment

Transposition and modulation

Worship and band performance


Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Duration: To be announced
Fee: To be announced




3. GUITAR

Course description
This programme equips students with the practical techniques needed to play guitar confidently in worship, performance and group settings. Training covers both musical foundations and hands-on playing.

Skills covered

Guitar parts, tuning and maintenance

Basic and advanced chords

Strumming and rhythm patterns

Finger positioning and transitions

Scales and simple lead techniques

Playing by ear

Band and worship-team coordination


Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Duration: To be announced
Fee: To be announced





4. DRUMS & PERCUSSION

Course description
A practical rhythm programme designed to build timing, coordination, control and musical sensitivity. Students will learn how to support singers and instrumentalists without overpowering the music.

Skills covered

Drum-kit setup and posture

Stick control and coordination

Timing, tempo and rhythm patterns

Grooves, fills and transitions

Dynamic control

Playing with a metronome

Worship, gospel and contemporary styles

Band communication


Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Duration: To be announced
Fee: To be announced





5. SONG WRITING & ARRANGEMENT

Course description
A creative programme for aspiring and developing songwriters who want to turn ideas, experiences and spiritual inspiration into well-structured songs. Students will also learn how to arrange songs for soloists, choirs and bands.

Skills covered

Developing song ideas and themes

Lyric writing and storytelling

Melody creation

Verse, chorus and bridge structure

Rhythm and chord selection

Vocal and instrumental arrangement

Editing and refining songs

Preparing songs for recording or performance


Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Duration: To be announced
Fee: To be announced



6. MUSIC PRODUCTION

Course description
A hands-on introduction to recording and producing music for ministry, digital release and professional presentation. Students will learn how to move a musical idea from basic recording to a polished final product.

Skills covered

Introduction to recording equipment

Digital Audio Workstation basics

Microphone setup and recording

MIDI and virtual instruments

Audio editing and arrangement

Mixing fundamentals

Effects, equalisation and compression

Exporting and preparing music for release
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Duration: To be announced
Fee: To be announced
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