PROJECT FAITH ACADEMY

MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM (GUITAR) :

COURSE DESCRIPTION - "Foundations of Music Theory: Core Concepts" is an introductory course designed for beginners with little to no prior knowledge of music theory. The goal of this course is to provide beginners with the foundational skills needed to play the guitar, enjoy music, express themselves through it, and build confidence. 'Starting off right' in music is like building a strong foundation for a house — it keeps everything steady, strong, and fun as you grow. Developing good habits early on is essential in music. For example, the way you sit, hold your instrument, and learn technique from the beginning can prevent bad habits that are difficult to correct later.

Course Duration 🗓️ :

• 6months + 6months = 12months

• Lessons per week : 3 times a week(60 minutes per lesson).

• 2 hours on every Saturday.

Required Material 🖇️

• Notebook or Practice Journal to write down any tips from the lessons.

• Capo (Depends on the student progress)Guitar Pick.

Table of Contents : Book 1

Introduction to the guitar (Tuning,parts of guitar etc.)

• Learning Basic chords (How to construct chords)

• Learning Rhythm&Strumming(Proper hand position)

• Understanding Beats and counting rhythm.

• Time Signature

• Intervals and Scales.

• How to Practice Guitar.

• Basic Tonic solfa Lesson (Pitch modulation,Dynamics etc)

• Ear Training

• Learning songs from Kristian Hla Bu simple and well-known hymns.

• Contemporary worship songs.

Book 2 :  {Practice Songbook/Different Musical Genres/Level up lesson from Book 1}

• Introduction to Barre Chords.

• How to use capo.

• Basic Fingerpicking Lesson.

• Learning Classic Pop songs with different genres eg : Beatles,Abba etc.

1. Text Book : Project Faith Academy {Fundamentals of Music}

PROJECT FAITH ACADEMY

MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM :

COURSE DESCRIPTION - "Foundations of Music Theory: Core Concepts" is an introductory course designed for beginners with little to no prior knowledge of music theory.This course is designed to help students develop essential musical skills through the keyboard. The goal of this course include:

1. To learn and understand key concepts: Students will gain a clear understanding of keyboard basics, music theory, and practical techniques.

2. To build useful skills for the future: The course encourages growth in areas such as discipline, coordination, and creative thinking—skills that are valuable beyond music.

3. To grow as a confident and active learner: Students will build self-esteem as they achieve musical milestones and learn to play pieces

independently and in groups.

4. To apply learning in real-life situations: Students will be able to use their musical skills during worship, school events, community programs and more.

Course Duration 🗓️ :

6months + 6months = 12months

Lessons per week : 3 times a week(60 minutes per lesson).

2 hours on every Saturday.

Required Material 🖇️

Notebook

Pen or pencil

PRACTICAL LESSONS

DEBUT BOOK

1. Keep good posture

Learn how to sit properly and position your hands for long-term comfort and control.

2. Learn the layout of the keyboard

Understand the names of the white and black keys, and locate important notes

3. Start with finger exercise

Starting with C major scale

4. Learn basic chords and simple songs

⸻ Level 1

To start with finger exercise G and F

1. Ear training

Develop your musical ear by identifying notes, intervals, and chords by listening.

2. Musical terms

Get familiar with essential terms like tempo, dynamics, articulation, and more.

3. Learn basic triads from K.H.B

4. Theory class

These theory topics help students understand the structure and language of music, making them

better players and musicians.

⸻ Level 2

To start with finger exercise D and E

1. Arpeggios practice

Learn to break chords into individual notes played in sequence, helping with hand coordination and smoother playing in worship and classical styles.

2. Theory class to be continued

Learning pop songs by using arpeggios method

3. Introduction of Staff notation

MUSIC THEORY BOOK

Music theory is the language of music. Students will explore the following areas to support their practical learning:

1. Importance of music theory and the musical alphabet

Understand why music theory matters and learn the basic letter names of notes (A–G).

2. Construction of scales

Learn how to build major and minor scales using tone and semitone patterns.

3. Construction of chords (triads and 7th chords)

Discover how chords are made by stacking notes from scales—starting with triads and then 7th chords.

4. Intervals

Learn the space between two notes and how this shapes melodies and harmonies.

5. Key signatures

Understand how sharps and flats are used to define musical keys.

6. Time signatures

Learn how beats are grouped (e.g., 4/4, 3/4, 6/8) and how to read them in written music.

7. Circle of Fifths

Discover how key signatures are related and how to use the circle to build progressions.

8. Chord progressions

Study common progressions like I–IV–V–vi that are used in worship, pop, and classical music.

9. Chord inversions

Learn to play chords in different positions to create smooth transitions and richer harmonies.

10. Modes

Explore different scale types beyond major and minor (e.g., Dorian, Phrygian, Mixolydian).

TEXTBOOK

Project Faith Music Academy – Fundamentals of Music

1. Music Class - Rs 500

1. Music Class - Rs 1000

1. All the classes during weekdays will be of 1 hour after school.  

2. There will be three classes in a week.

3. Attendance will be taken in all the classes