Keyboard Course Modules

PROGRAM LEVEL 1 – FOUNDATIONAL

Preliminary Session (Weeks 1–4):

-KBD 100: Introduction to the Keyboard  

-SOL 100: Introduction to Solfege  

-MUS 100: Introduction to Applied Music  

First Semester (Weeks 5–10):

Core courses:

-KBD 110: Keyboard Playing Techniques I  

- KBD 111: Chord Recognition and Voicing I

 

Mandatory Courses:

-SOL 110: Solmization for Ear Training I  

-MUS 110: Applied Musicology I  

-PNO 111: Piano Sight Reading I  

Elective Courses:

-COM 110: Foundations of Contemporary Harmony  

-MUS 111: Basic Foundations on Rhythm I 

Second Semester (Weeks 11–17): 

Core courses 

-KBD 120: Keyboard Playing Techniques II  

-KBD 121: Rhythmic Grooves & Patterns 

 Mandatory courses 

-SOL 120: Ear Training II  

-MUS 120: Applied Musicology II

  PNO 111: Piano Sight Reading I  

Elective Courses

-COM 120: Intro to Song Structures  

MUS 121: Basic Foundations on Rhythm I

Evaluative Sessions:

-TAM 101: First Test of Applied Music  

-RCT 101: First Level Musicians Recitals  

PROGRAM LEVEL 2 – FIRST DEGREE BEGINNER

Semester Special Features: 

- Paidion Sessions  

- Band Sessions & Out-Stations  

- In-Studio Projects

First Semester: 

Core courses 

-KBD 210: Keyboard Layering and Pads  

-KBD 211: Band Integration I  

Mandatory courses 

-SOL 200: Ear Training III  

-MUS 210: Applied Musicology III  

- SCO 200: Score Reading for Band Players  

Elective Course: 

-MUS 200: Applicative History & Genres of Music 

-PNO 215: Ensemble Play (Group Piano Practice or Duo Performance)

- MUS 213: Rhythm and Groove Studies  

- COM 200: Harmonization Techniques for Beginners

Second Semester:

 

Core courses 

-KBD 220: MIDI Application & Controller Use  

-KBD 221: Playing by Numbers (Nashville/Number System)  

Mandatory courses

-SOL 220: Ear Training IV  

-BND 220: Band Sessions II

IST 220: In-Studio I – Live Room Practice  

Elective Courses:

-COM 210: Songwriting and Lyric Composition I  

-MUS 222: Musical Interpretation and Dynamics  

-TEC 200: Introduction to Digital Piano Tools & DAWs

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PROGRAM LEVEL 3 – SECOND DEGREE BEGINNER

Outstation Program Begins

First Semester:

Core courses

-KBD 310: Chord Extensions & Substitutions  

-KBD 311: Band Integration II  

-SOL 300: Ear Training V – Interval Mastery  

-BND 310: Outstation I  

Mandatory courses

-COM 310: Chord Progressions in Worship Music  

-IST 310: Studio Performance Drafting 

 

Elective Courses:  

- TEC 300: DAW Tools for Pianists  

-MUS 311: Piano Literature Across Genres  

Second Semester:

Core courses

-KBD 320: Keyboard Voicing for Worship Sets  

-KBD 321: Dynamic Playing & Layer Switching  

-BND 320: Outstation II  

Mandatory courses

-SCO 320: Writing for Band/Arranging Pads  

-IST 320: Studio Recording I  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 4 – INTERMEDIATE I

First Semester:

Core courses

-KBD 410: Introduction to Musical Directing  

-KBD 411: Performance Cues & Team Communication  

-BND 410: Band Sessions IV  

Mandatory courses

-COM 410: Creative Use of Pads, Arps & Rhythms  

-IST 410: In-Studio II – Playing for an Artist  

Second Semester:

Core courses

-KBD 420: Worship Flow & Spontaneous Play  

-KBD 421: Creating a Setlist & Patch Preparation  

Mandatory courses

-SCO 420: Score Reading: Transposing Instruments  

-BND 420: Band Sessions V  

-IST 420: Outstation Recording Sessions  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 5 – INTERNSHIP

First Semester:

- KBD 510: Live Sound Reinforcement for Keys

KBD 511: In-House Rehearsals for Worship Teams  

-IST 510: Studio Internship Begins  

-BND 510: Outstation III + Live Recital  

- COM 510: Syncing with DAW and Click Tracks  

Second Semester:

Core courses 

-KBD 520: Accompaniment Mastery  

-IST 520: Internship II: Music Directing Prep  

-BND 520: Artist Backing Team Formation 

Mandatory courses 

-MUS 520: Keyboardist as Worship Leader  

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PROGRAM LEVEL 6 – INTERMEDIATE II

First Semester:

-KBD 610: Keyboard for Live Set Engineering  

-IST 610: Studio Project: EP/Album Support  

-BND 610: Intra-City Tour Begins  

-COM 610: Creative Pads and Ambient Texture Design  

Second Semester:

- KBD 620: Rehearsal Planning & Execution  

-KBD 621: Keyboardist Leadership for Services  

-IST 620: Studio Internship III – Lead Keyboardist Role  

-BND 620: Intra-City Tour II  

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THREE-YEAR TRACK 

(ADVANCED TRAINING)

PROGRAM LEVEL 7 – 

TRANSITION PHASE 1

-KBD 710: Advanced Set Mastery (Full Services)  

- IST 710: Album Project Coordination (Team-Based)  

- BND 710: In-House Live Recording Projects  

-COM 710: Setlist Design, Transitions & Musical Sensitivity  

PROGRAM LEVEL 8 – 

TRANSITION PHASE 2

-KBD 810: Building & Leading a Keyboard Team

IST 810: Studio Production: Keyboard Overdubbing  

-BND 810: Touring with Artists  

-PRF 810: Worship Flow & Atmosphere Management  

PROGRAM LEVEL 9 – 

TRANSITION PHASE 3

- KBD 910: Capstone Live Worship Project  

- IST 910: Internship IV – Music Director Role  

-BND 910: Final Concert Prep  

-MUS 910: Post-Production, Branding & Career Prep  

-CERT 900: Graduation Performance + Certification Project  

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