Music Foundation Certificate Course
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



Next Batch March 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!
Gain a well-rounded understanding of the core elements of music – Rhythm, Harmony, and Melody.
Learn the basics of song writing 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
Price: INR 35,000 + Taxes


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
- Learn about the “Harmonic Analysis” of Songs
- Learn useful, practical applications of concepts like key, scale, chord, melody
- Learn how to construct melodies over Chord Progressions
- The final project consists of a composition that utilizes all the harmonic and melodic training learnt in the course
- 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.
Programme Overview
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.