Music Foundation Certificate Course
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The ideal course for a musician to strengthen their music foundation with GJA’s simplified approach to learning Harmony, Ear Training, Rhythm Training. We also have music industry relevant bonus lectures to make this course a perfect all round educational experience for a musician.
Language English
Karan Khosla
Siddharth Rajmohan
Smruti Jalpur
Next Batch 1st Sept 2023
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The ideal course for a musician to strengthen their music foundation with GJA’s simplified approach to learning Harmony, Ear Training, Rhythm Training. We also have music industry relevant bonus lectures to make this course a perfect all round educational experience for a musician.
What you will learn!
In a matter of two months, gain a well-rounded understanding of the core elements of music – Rhythm, Harmony, and Melody.
Learn the basics of songwriting and compose your tune by the end of the course.
Bonus lectures on Music Business, Digital distribution, Music Performance, The Art of Practicing etc.
Duration: 8 weeks + 2 weeks for the Final Project
Pre-requisites –
Should be curious and hungry to learn. Over 1 year of playing experience. Age 13 +Syllabus
- Introduction to Solfege
- Recognizing Chord qualities
- ‘Cracking’ songs by ear
- Melodic Improvisation
- Sight Reading
- Learn about the “Harmonic Analysis” of songs
- Learn useful, practical applications of concepts like key, scale, chord, melody
- Learn how to create your own chord progressions
- Learn how to construct melodies over chord progressions
- Introduction to The Business of Music
- Active Music Listening
- The Art of Practicing
- Learn the foundations of rhythm: how to subdivide and syncopate!
- Learn how to create grooves rhythmically, even if you’re not a drummer!
- Learn the foundations of programming basic drum beats and fills for your projects
Video Testimonial
Shambhavi, who was in our first-ever batch of the programme, talks about the experience of learning music and composition at GJA, precisely the gaps that this programme helped her fill in her musical education.
After completing this programme, you will feel comfortable with music theory enough that you should be able to write your own songs, learn how to analyse and reharmonize songs that you like and use practical software tools to help you compose music.
Who Is This For?
• Want to learn how to write your own original music?
• Struggle with music theory and rhythm?
• Have problems communicating with other musicians?
• Are you keen on improving your ear training?
• Want to learn from experienced music educators?
• Want to take your music skills to the next level?
• Want to see real improvement in a short amount of time?
• Need a flexible programme to fit your busy schedule?
• Want to join a community of like-minded musicians?
Video Testimonial
Karen, was in the seventh batch of the MFCC programme, she works full time, and has always wanted to better understand the foundations of music – and more importantly use it to write her own music. Hear what she has to say!
