Class Descriptions

Introduction to Piano Theory

This piano class will be taught in a group session.  Each student will have the opportunity to play the keyboard during class time.  We will use the TDR teaching format:  theory, demonstration, return-demonstration.

At the conclusion of this 6 month class, each student should know:

  • How to build major and minor scales.

  • The correct fingering for playing each of the major scales.

  • How to build triad chords, including major, minor, and diminished chords.

  • Several chord progressions.

  • How to play with a fast or slow tempo.

  • How to play several songs in all 12 keys with ease.

Come expecting to learn and have fun!!!!

Voice / Singing Lessons

Will teach students breathing exercises in order to develop breath control while singing. We will teach the students warm-up exercises to properly warm up your voice before singing. The students will learn how to properly care for their voice.  We will teach several vocal techniques that will allow the students to expand their vocal range.  We will develop the students ability to sing on pitch and with proper tone.  We also will teach them several praise & worship songs to develop their ability to harmonize.

Ages 10  - up
Class length: 45 min - Ages 10 and Up

 

Beginning Hip Hop I

This class focuses on the integration of Christian contemporary and hip-hop styles of dance into your flow of ministry. If you are serious about hip-hop evangelism, or just want to have fun, this class is for you.

 Ages 8-10
Class length: 30min

Inter/Advanced Hip Hop II

An intermediate/advanced class is a intricate high-energy combination movement class that will challenge the seasoned dancers. Again, if you are REALLY serious at using this style of dance to use as a source of witnessing, this is for you.

Ages 11– Up
Class length: 30min 

Beginning Praise/Liturgical Dance

Basic ballet positions, movements and steps are included in this class and there is some free style and interpretive movement as well. The y will praise God in a very Biblical way with the gifts and talents that He has given them. Besides praising God, learning and having fun, they will gain physical strength, stamina, flexibility and coordination. They will minister a choreographed dance in an informal setting at the end of the session. 
       
 Ages 8-10
Class length: 30min

Inter/Adv. Praise/Liturgical Dance

Using foundations from ballet, lyrical and modern dance technique, this class teaches the student how to reclaim the art of dance for the Kingdom of God. Warm ups and stretches start the class and it progresses through combinations in center adding new steps to expand the student's vocabulary of movement. It will all come together in a complete choreographed dance at the end of the session when the class will minister in an informal setting at the end of the session. 

Ages 11-Up
Class length: 30min

Beginning Drums

Will provide students with the fundamentals of playing the drum set, understanding rhythm and tempo. Students will learn stick exercises to help build muscle control. Students will need practice sticks.