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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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