Being a skilled musician is about more than just talent. However this doesn't mean that you have to go to school for 4yrs and major in music to be skilled.  We have carefully selected the components and tools that you need to strive for excellence as a member of your worship team.  Here is what you will learn:

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• Major scales and fingerings

• How to read, write, and understand chord charting

• Nashville Number System

• Playing by Ear

• Improvisational techniques and tools

Can you already read chord charts? Maybe you have a basic understanding of the Nashville number system and theory.  No problem, in our intermediate level class we can fill in the blanks and strengthen your understanding.  Here are somethings you will learn:

 

• Adding 7ths, 9ths, 11ths and 13ths for warmer chording

• Altered chording and reharmonization

• Minor scales and other scale types and uses

• Virtuosic techniques

• Intermediate Ear training

So at this point you have been playing for services for a while.  You have a good understanding of chord charting, the number system, and on-the-spot transpositions.  What's next?  Oh we've got plenty for you.  Check out some of the concepts in our Advanced level class:

 

• Advanced chord building

• Using Secondary Dominant theory and altered chording

• Pivot chords for key changes

• Advanced reharmonization

• Virtuosic finger techniques

• Phrasing and statements