Our state-of-the-art keyboard labs support midi-keyboards and cutting-edge piano software to help individuals at every step of the music learning experience. All levels from beginner to advanced keyboard players are welcome. Join us in exploring contemporary keyboard playing and diverse music while engaging in music technology for the future.
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Stacie Haneline |
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Christopher Leach |
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Justin Payne |
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Thomas Wilson |
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Gospel: students will learn the fundamentals of the gospel style and apply them to hymn reading, traditional gospel, and contemporary gospel. Students will learn 2-4 songs over the week that are appropriate and applicable in a gospel setting. Lastly students will learn how to read chord charts to facilitate performing the CCM genre.
Jazz: students will discuss history of jazz, fundamental chord progressions found in the jazz repertoire, chord voicings and improvisational techniques.
Contemporary keyboard: students will learn chords and inversions, reading chord charts and improvisational techniques to apply to contemporary music styles. Students will learn to navigate midi keyboards while using different patches and sound effects.
Music Technology: students will learn more about sequencing and recording with MIDI in Garage Band! Take your single piano recording and turn into a full orchestra.