3-Weeks Accelerated Beginner Module // 1.5hr per lesson
DISCOVERING GOD
Receive up to BM$13 by attending this module. BM$ can be used to offset future course fee payments.
[This module is tailored for youths (age 8-16) aspiring to play contemporary praise songs]
Always wanted to pick up playing the guitar? This school holiday, experience the thrill and passion of playing the GUITAR for real. Following Believer Music's innovative and revolutionary approach to music learning, your child will play this instrument with purpose and focus in just 3 short weeks (accelerated module). This foundational module offers each child a genuine opportunity to speedily pick up guitar-playing aptitude. Right from the first class, they will be taught how to play a song and will learn up to 8 songs by the end of the term. The strumming exercises will also foster better concentration, listening ability, communication skills, and develop both fine and gross motor skills.
This 3-week module will inspire your child to engage joyfully with the harmony of music.
The nature of playing the GUITAR will, most importantly, awaken and set them on a life-long path after God’s heart.
Thematic Devotion: DISCOVERING GOD: Knowing God through His Covenants and revealed Names
Introduction: to the Guitar & its role
Rhythm: Essential strumming fundamentals
Harmony: Easy-to-play and great-sounding chords
Song Application & Techniques: Play up to 8 familiar praise songs
Built-In Weapons: Song enhancing techniques
Interactive Music Exercises: Rhythm & chord exercises
Duration: 3-week course; 1.5 hours weekly lessons
Available Timeslots:
School Holiday Term (25 Nov - 15 Dec 2019)
Register before 10 Nov 19, Sunday
Tampines Plaza
Monday
12:30
Tuesday
13:30, 15:00
Wednesday
11:00, 16:30
Thursday
13:30, 15:00
International Plaza
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
One Commonwealth
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Tampines Plaza
Monthly Course Fee
S$ 199.00
International Plaza
Monthly Course Fee
S$ 199.00
One Commonwealth
Monthly Course Fee
S$ 199.00
• Fees are before eligible discounts and BM$ redemptions.
• A one-time $25 lifetime membership fee applies for 1st-time registrations.
• 1 month(s) course fee and $9.90 admin fee payable upon registration.
• Eligible discounts will automatically be reflected upon registration. Limited to the first 200 registrations each term only.
• Includes courseware, fully-equipped training studios and free inter-branch make-up classes. *For applicable programs only.
• Slow learners will be given authorization for extra lessons at no charge.
• Interest-free installments via locally issued credit cards are available online and over the counter.
Click here for more information.
• Lessons are 90 min. per week group sessions.
• Stated fees are inclusive of 7% GST.
Receive up to BM$13 by attending this module. BM$ can be used to offset future course fee payments.
My learning journey began in Mar 2019, when I finally took the plunge to learn guitar.
I liked the way the course is structured and taught. I also enjoyed how the passionate coach is and how he taught the class. The instruction programs are well-designed, enabling me, a total beginner, to easily and quickly learn to play a few tunes. It is so smart to start teaching by requiring the learners to only have to move on one finger on the left hand to form the chords while he trains to strum with his right handle.
Now, in Nov 2019, attending Advance Worship Dynamics II, I am still enjoying learning new knowledge and skills. I am thoroughly pleased how far on this journey Believer's Music has brought me.
Kuai Ser Leng
I have been trying to learn the guitar for many years without success. But since joining Believer Music, the structured modules has made it easy to pick up. What I enjoy most about the lessons are the grounded Christian teachings and not just the practical side of playing. It almost feels like a cell group coming together to learn about God and play the guitar.
Highly recommended!
Ken Wong Ching Leng
I always thought that learning a musical instrument required gifted talent born from the beginning. However, I decided to take a step of faith and signed up for the Guitar Beginner program. Surprisingly, it was very manageable. The Coach teaches very well and he is very patient as well. In a group class setting, you get to learn more as a group compared to a 1 to 1 class. The group environment makes the learning more interesting and effective. In addition, the Christian element to the sessions every time just makes it more meaningful and interesting! Get to learn new things all the time!
Ang Kok Hwee
I have no musical background and this is my first time playing the guitar. However, I found it very useful and I have also gained more confidence after the first lesson. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
Daniel Loo
I am touched by my guitar coach who has been patient with me in helping me identify areas of improvement. He is experienced, sharp in observing and very encouraging. He also went above and beyond by coaching me before the lessons start.
Truly I am impress with the sincerity of the coaches and would recommend anyone who wish to pursue picking up guitar program to worship the Lord. This is the place!
Sincerely,
Peggy
Peggy Ngey
I am here to share my story even if it’s long overdue as I have already completed my guitar Advance Worship Dynamics IV (AWDIV) in April this year. I took the Believer Guitar Program for a duration of over a year. Wow! It’s another journey that I persevered and trusted in the Lord to play unto HIM.
I’ve learnt many rhythms, chords and songs. I can play the songs that were taught in class. I was given the chance to play in my cell group and it required me to coordinate with people singing in the cell group.
I love my all-time favorite coach and his teaching style (you know who you are). Sorry this came so late.
Thank God for his confidence in teaching us with his strong and sensitive hearing abilities. He can easily pick up our mistakes to correct us and he is able to guide us while playing and singing. This is so helpful as he ensures that we are not lost with the chords during the song... This is something I really take my hat off to him..
I'm thankful that I can play the guitar and hope to be able to play any songs in the long run. Believer Music really made it possible for me to play the guitar even though I doubted before my first lesson. To all who paused in your learning journey, I encourage you to take the first step of faith and get back at it. After that, persevere and practice every day. At least 15mins if you are busy.
Though my fingers are in pain but it is wonderful to be able to worship God while playing the guitar..
Thank you, coach! :p
Sarah, Tan Sock Ching
Many years back, God gave me a dream – I was standing in front of a crowd of 30,000 at the Indoor Stadium praising and worshiping God with the guitar. At that moment, I thought it was quite impossible to achieve because I did not have any musical background. Hence, I did not pursue this dream.
A week later, I shared this dream with one of my worship leaders. She mentioned that she had a similar dream which led her to where she is now - leading worship. She encouraged me to take up guitar lessons. I also met up with another sister-in-Christ who offered to pray for me after our conversation. It was during the prayer that my dream flashed across my mind once again.
I had a friend who was teaching guitar and I approached him to guide me. However, I realized that I didn't manage to learn much. I felt demoralized and decided to give up.
Many years passed and I still very much wanted to learn but perhaps with that bad experience, I dared not continue. This year, one of my worship leaders asked me if I wanted to learn drums. He was willing to teach me, but my heart was still more inclined towards the guitar. Having other commitments that were time consuming, I resulted in giving myself excuses rather than taking up lessons. 3 to 4 years ago was when I first came across Believer Music at Novena Square. As the location was too far from my house, I prayed to God.
Early August this year was a turning point for me. As I was on my way to the hospital to pick my mother up, "BELIEVER MUSIC" at Tampines Plaza caught my eye. There is now a branch convenient for me! The moment I saw that I knew that I cannot hide or run anymore and so I tried to register and expressed my interest in a Monday class. However, many months passed and I was unable to be offered a suitable a timeslot. I was very disappointed. Until one day, I decided to take half day leave and walk home from the Tampines bus interchange which would pass by the training centre. It felt as if I was taking a chance to enter Believer Music again and I’m glad I did. At the counter, a staff at the reception was there to assist me and I registered on the spot!
So far I have gone through 4 weeks and I love the way Believer Music conducts their lessons. It not only trains me to play as a musician but the lessons bring me deeper in knowing and loving God. My coach is a teacher that points out mistakes to us so that we can improve. He is a very encouraging coach. Although I am still not that good – sometimes I will still play wrongly when changing chords, he is always patient to teach and guide the class. He encourages me to know that I can learn to play the guitar and I can build my confidence once again. Really thank you for helping me to pursue God even more.
This is my story and I hope that this will continue to help you uphold the vision and good work. Great is your reward in heaven. Amen!
Stephen Lim
Throughout the Believer Guitar Program (XP Trial to WDII), I have enjoyed the teaching of the coaches. Although I'm a slow learner when there are new chords, I am really thankful that they are patient to guide me along. At every lesson I learn more about the God that created me and how much He wants to be with me. Every lesson in Believer Music brings a new experience and fresh revelation about how magnificent God is. I would encourage those that are interested in music to come and join Believer Music (through learning the various instruments), and see how God can change you in this awesome journey.
Soh Zikang
I joined the Believer Music program years ago. Not only has this program given me an additional skill to play simple music, it also provides me another area to appreciate music.
Most importantly, it gives me an avenue to worship God not using Youtube or playing CDs but it enables my cell group to worship freely without constraint. Thank you Believer Music!
Alan Chia
I want to thank God for bringing me into this music journey with Believer Music. It has been a fruitful learning from Foundation till WD1. The two coaches that I encountered, were full of encouragement and patience. Such a slow learner like me gradually picks up the techniques. I remembered there was once in the lesson, I couldn't get the finger style right, I wanted to give up, telling the coach to go on with the lesson without me. He told me that we shall not leave anyone behind. And he patiently taught me how and put in a way that I understand and I finally did. Thank you.
I wouldn't know that at such an age, I can also pick up an instrument to play and worship God. I want to thank God and Believer Music.
Ding Mee Yean
Who should sign up for this module? Am I eligible for signup?
You are eligible for this module if you have:
i) No knowledge of playing the guitar OR
ii) Wish to relearn the fundamentals of playing guitar especially strumming feel or rhythm. This will help you to develop your playing further.
*Should you have prior playing experience, use the Online Course Allocator to identify the module most suitable for you.
Is there an age limit?
We accept registrations from ages 8 to 16. We will channel students to classes of compatible age groups whenever possible.
Is there a difference between this accelerated Beginner and the usual Beginner module?
The lesson outline is similar. However, it differs in the following:
i) Held on weekday afternoons only
ii) Compacted Course Syllabus in 3 weeks
iii) Class Dynamics - Younger age group
But I know nothing about music!
This step-by-step course is designed for total beginners who have absolutely no prior knowledge in music or the guitar. Individuals who attended other beginner courses but are still unable to play confidently and effectively are advised to join this Beginner Module. What you are going to learn here is going to be fun, powerful and practical for your personal worship. Adopt a heart of worship right from the start.
What do I learn in 3 weeks?
Conducted in small groups (i.e. 6-8 persons), the 1.5 hr per week sessions include: INTRODUCTION to the guitar and its role RHYTHM Orientation - Strumming and Style HARMONY Orientation - Chord & Progressions SONG Application and Techniques BUILT-IN Weapons - Enhanced Techniques INTERACTIVE Music Exercises (Ensemble style) WEEKLY E-Newsletters. You will learn more than strumming rhythm and chords. You will learn to take steps to worship God effectively on the guitar.
I received classical guitar lessons previously. Is it still applicable in this course?
It is applicable because you have learnt to listen to yourself as you play and follow general timing. Here, you will learn how to strum effectively in a variety of styles. You will be able to decide the most appropriate rhythm to use as well as play the song in more than one fashion. The course is fairly demanding and requires concentration and time-allocated practice on your own. Nevertheless, what you are going to learn here is going to be fun and practical.
Do I have to bring my guitar around? Is it convenient?
All studios are fully equipped with practice guitars. Our Training Centres are conveniently located at International Plaza - Flagship (beside Tanjong Pagar MRT station), One Commonwealth (beside Commonwealth MRT station), and Tampines Plaza (beside Tampines MRT station).
Is it FUN?
You'll get to meet people who share the same passion. Learning to play a musical instrument is highly rewarding because it leads to growth in a music-spiritual dimension. Learning to play the guitar is more than fun. It's life changing. We all know of people around us whom we think have successfully learnt to play the guitar reasonably well. With practice, this skill will stay and enrich not only your lives but also the lives of people and family around you (and generations to come). For many of us who are just starting to pick up this unique skill, believe that the journey is well worth it.
Folk and Classical Guitar...What's the difference?
A folk guitar uses steel strings while a classical guitar uses nylon strings. The Folk guitar's neck is narrower which makes playing easier, and no, it doesn't hurt as much as you tell yourself! With proper stringing gauge, beginners will feel only a pinch. The folk guitar is made especially for strumming and you'll hear more varied tones as compared to a bass-mid sounding classical guitar .The feel achieved during strumming is probably more rewarding compared to a classical guitar.
I am a Music/Church pastor; I'd like to include a subsidy for my members.
We make it possible for you to track whoever signs up for the course and even include a subsidy appropriation. Are you interested in equipping and mobilizing the cells under your care in regards to worship? Please contact us for an appointment. We'd like to share with you how this guitar program can mobilize your cell ministry members and raise the level of worship involvement.
