3-Weeks Accelerated Beginner Module // 1.5hr per lesson
DISCOVERING GOD
[This module is tailored for youths (age 7-16) aspiring to play contemporary praise songs]
If you've always wanted to play the keyboard, this is where your journey begins. This essential module offers you a genuine opportunity to speedily pick up keyboard playing. Right from the first lesson, you will be taught how to play a song.
By the end of this 3-week course, you would have played more than 8 songs.
Our thematic approach within each class will help you rediscover who God really is as we reflect upon His Name & titles as revealed in scripture.
Thematic Devotion: Rediscover God through His name and attributes
Rhythm: Learn universal rhythm patterns to apply in personal & group settings
Clockwork: Gain an understanding of the interrelationships between Key, Scale & Chords; Learn to construct family of chords.
Song Application: Play up to 3 familiar praise songs
Duration: 3-week course; 1.5-hour weekly lessons
Available Timeslots: Click on "Timeslots" for the available sessions
* Includes courseware and fully-equipped training studio.
I had previously joined Believer Music in 2007 and procrastinated on taking my refresher courses for a long time, till last year. I am glad I made the choice to take up my refresher modules and progress on to new modules. There are new techniques taught which have enabled me to elevate my own playing - both for personal and in caregroup, especially when caregroup friends tell me the worship is anointed (I am a keyboardist in caregroup). I hope to continue to bring anointed and beautiful worship to people around me.
Cheryl Annabelle Cheng
I have learnt many useful techniques in playing the keyboard for worship songs. Our Coach is always patient and encouraging, motivating me to press on learning music.
LIM HUI SIM
I had decided to come back to complete the Keyboard program after a 12-year break. The journey from April 2023 to June 2024 (Advanced Worship Dynamics IV) where I have finally graduated has been amazing - God has given me the motivation and the wanting to learn and be able to finish all the Keyboard modules. Most of all, He has helped me with the ability to pick up quickly where I had left off. My Coach has been so patient and ensured that we go home after each class knowing what we are doing and correcting where we have gone wrong. I find myself being able to handle more (different techniques and songs) with each class. So very happy that I am able to worship the Lord with the Keyboard and singing.
Nancy Aw
I wanted to learn a new instrument and be able to use it for my personal worship. Believer Music fitted the criteria perfectly and the Coach was a bonus.
My classmates also ensured that the class is lively and never boring. They have kept me on my “fingers” (literally) as they are fast learners :)
I’ve introduced the course to my boss and she has signed up with her friend as well.
The staff at the front desk is also friendly and helpful. Keep up the good work!
Cheryl Sng
I have thoroughly enjoyed every keyboard lesson at Believer Music. The coaches are exceptional, making each lesson engaging and enjoyable. Their attentive and personalised approach helps build steady progress for every student. If you're looking for a music school that truly cares about your growth and makes learning fun, I highly recommend Believer Music.
Lian Na Goh
I am very thankful and grateful to the Lord God for blessing me with the opportunity to praise and worship Him at Believer Music. My keyboard experience started in Oct 2022, and by June 2024, I would have completed 77 weeks of beautiful praise and worship experience in the Lord's Presence. I look forward to the keyboard lessons every week not just to pick up the skill of playing the keyboard but I count it as a time and space provided by God for me to come to praise and worship Him in spirit and in truth together with other sisters in Christ from different churches. What makes Believer Music special for me too is the biblical themes and teachings and sharings I learnt in addition to the keyboard skills.
Thank you to the Believer Music team and our kind, patient and diligent coaches. Keep it up!
Chee Merly
I enjoyed my lessons with my classmates, under the guidance of my Coach. He is always so patient and encouraging. The syllabus is also systematic and there is always something new at every lesson.
Adrienne Koh
My experience with the keyboard program has been a very enjoyable time for me, learning how to play worship songs despite not having any music background. The Coach is very patient and clear in his explanation, making it easy for us to follow. It has also helped me to get into deeper worship with the Lord, singing and playing the keyboard at the same time which is my dream, just like how David worships the Lord through his music ! I feel so happy and fulfilled! Really grateful for the opportunity to learn the keyboard from scratch, highly recommend to everyone to join Believer Music ! :)
YVONNE CHEONG MAY YOKE
I took up a refresher course in WDI in Oct 2023 after a 12 year gap from when I first attended Believer Music. I came back again because they are the only school teaching Christian worship songs. I am thankful for my Coach’s patience even though I am slower in learning in class due to my age and I am now more confident to progress to ADWDII. I certainly hope for God's help and my Coach’s continuous patience to help me complete all the advance modules so that I can fulfil my dream, since University days, of being able to sing and have personal worship to God on a daily basis.
Toh Grace
It’s been challenging for me as I am a slow learner especially when it comes to motor skills. Knowing there is often a lack of keyboard players in my church, I pray I can pick up this skill to serve. I didn’t know that it would be such a difficult task, to manage time to practise, work and serve in other ministries. However I am certain I can do it with God’s help and the coaches’ help; they understand my difficulties and let me go at my pace, allowing me space to adapt. I pray that one day I can master it well. I will continue to train, and pray that I can make it.
Grace Chua Kin Hwa
Who should sign up for this module? Am I eligible to signup?
You are eligible for this module if you have:
i) No knowledge of music or keyboard playing
ii) Had some classical piano training in the past (Grades 1 - 3) but stopped in the early stages
*Should you have prior playing experience, use the Online Course Allocator to identify the module most suitable for you.
NOTE: Should Believer Music Coaches find any student mismatched in any particular module, we reserve the right to transfer the student to another class after the first session to optimize the learning experience.
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
What will be covered during the 3 weeks?
Our main objective is to equip you to express yourself confidently on the keyboard. As opposed to the conventional note-reading keyboard method, we will focus on the foundational concepts of music for you to flow and minister freely in worship: Rhythm Fundamentals - Basic Scale Construction - Basic Chord Construction - Introduction to Chord Progressions - Song Application
Do I need any musical experience at all?
The Beginner module is designed with the total beginner in mind, bringing hope to individuals who never thought it would be possible to play the keyboard and worship. It has been structured carefully to impart and strengthen the musical foundations of playing the keyboard from an elementary level. If you have already learnt to play some chords/songs because of previous formal training, this module will help strengthen your understanding of music concepts. With the supervision of our dedicated coaches, you will be competent to apply the fundamentals of music in your worship to God.
Do I need to know how to read musical notation before attending the training sessions?
No knowledge of music notation is required at all. We are using a separate system from the conventional keyboard teaching protocol. This knowledge will be imparted only later at a timely juncture. Once again, our main objective is to equip you to express yourself confidently on the keyboard.
I have some experience on the classical piano in the past. However, I arrived at a plateau in my growth as a musician especially in the area of personal worship. Is this program suitable for me?
As a piano student, you should already understand the basics of rhythm, chord construction and scale construction. What we will do in this module is to show how beginners can use these concepts in actual playing. If you feel that you need to learn these from a basic level, you are welcomed to join the classes. If not, you may proceed to WDI.
I do not have an instrument for home practice. Do you have any recommendations?
It is good to have an instrument of your own since you would be practicing often.
What is the difference between an acoustic piano and an electric/digital piano?
Both the acoustic piano and electric piano use what is known as weighted keys so they are, in fact, very similar. However, the "touch" of these keys may vary as the acoustic piano keys generally requires greater skill in handling especially if you wish to control the volume of the sound. The electric piano on the other hand offers you the option of turning the volume low if you with to practice quietly or even silently at night, using headphones. The keys are slightly lighter in touch so making it easier for the beginner to handle. You will also have other instrument sounds and functions on the electric piano you can use, besides the piano sound. There is also no need for tuning maintenance, which is required for the acoustic piano.
Is it FUN?
Music has the power to affect our emotions and the way we see things. As you begin this journey into this awesome creation of God, you will begin to express yourself in a new way! In addition, all sessions are conducted in a class setting so you will get to meet people of the same passion pursuing the same skill together with you! Our coaches also ensure you get personal attention in the midst of coaching the class as a group. We encourage you to come with an open mind and experience music with us!
