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.
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
I rejoined the Believer Keyboard program in Oct 2023 for refresher as I did not have time to practise & advance 12 years ago when I first took up the program due to work. I am pleased that membership is lifetime and they still accept me for refresher classes at discounted rates after 12 years. Happy that I am able to refresh my learning & skills beyond what I can do on my own and improve my playing since I rejoined. I am now more confident in playing and to advance to the new higher level. I hope I can continue and complete all the keyboard modules this year so I can freely worship God on my own & be drawn closer to God which has always been my dream since I was in University.
Toh Grace
This is my first course with Believer Music. The learning is progressive, the playing techniques are easy to understand and pick up. Thanks to my coach, she taught in a fun manner to make the practice time interesting. Will strongly recommend it to anyone keen to pick up the keyboard.
Willie Lim
Started with the Believer Keyboard (Beginner) Program in July 2023 and I have enjoyed every session! The coaches are really experienced and patient. Looking forward to the end of Worship Dynamics II and moving on to Advance classes!
Denise Ng
After about 2 weeks back in Singapore from a mission trip overseas, I decided to take up a refresher course in Believer Music. I believe worship will help me get closer to God and also fulfil my decade old dream to worship God with the keyboard.
During practice at home, I felt it was more than just learning a new skill; the practice session was opening up a new way for me to worship God. Recently, while practising the song "You Alone", I was really ministered to and encouraged by the song. I managed to worship God in a personal way with the keyboard.
The Worship Dynamics lessons are enriching and fulfilling. It has helped me connect with God in a new dimension. Thank you, Believer Music and my Coach.
Tan Kenneth
Took a refresher for the worship dynamics two program to prepare myself better for the advance worship program. Glad I took the refresher course. It gave me much confidence to relearn. This time, I was able to play the keyboard even during personal quiet time. It gave me much peace. My Coach is very encouraging and patient with us. He keeps encouraging us to start playing at cell group too. Glad to be under his guidance.
Kit Lee Meow Gek
Although I completed my classical piano grade 8 when I was in secondary school, I felt really handicapped and embarrassed if I were approached to play the keyboard with the worship team without any proper music scores.
Many were curious about why, with my grade 8 background, I was reluctant to serve. Most could not understand the dilemma: I could not read and play with just the alphabet chords!
I am thankful that I decided to join the Believer Keyboard Program to start my journey to learn how to play contemporary worship songs in a systematic approach. I had lots of fun practising for the first time, reading the scriptures, praying and worshipping while playing the chords. Looking forward to a new term starting in January 2024.
Thank you Believer Music Team!
Carol Chen
I thank God that throughout the course, I can understand how I am weak but God is strong. Lessons progress pretty fast, I pray that I can continue to keep it up.
Grace Chua Kin Hwa
I have learnt much and enjoyed every single lesson. Even though some sessions might be challenging, I am thankful for the patience that my Coach has shown to all his students and will check in with everyone of us if we are following. Indeed, Believer Music has ensured that no one is left behind.
Adrienne Koh
I used to hate practising piano when I was a kid learning classical piano. I will only start practising 30 mins before the lesson. I dreaded piano lessons!
I can’t believe that 25 years later, I enjoy playing and practising the keyboard throughout the week before my lessons. I have never practised so hard in my life! I am enjoying my lessons so far!
Lai Chien Kuan
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!
