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“The Business of Music” is a course that focuses on how the music industry operates behind the scenes. Instead of performance or music theory, it covers the commercial and professional side of music—like how artists make money, how record labels and streaming platforms work, music marketing and promotion, contracts and copyrights, and career paths in the industry.
In short, it teaches how music becomes a business and how to navigate it successfully.
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“Organizing & Administration of Children’s Choir” is a course focused on how to effectively manage and lead a choir made up of children. It covers planning rehearsals, selecting age-appropriate music, organizing performances, and handling logistics like scheduling, communication with parents, and group coordination.
The class also emphasizes leadership skills, child development, and creating a positive, engaging environment that helps young singers grow musically and personally.
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“Artistry of Balance” is a course that explores the concept of balance in artistic performance, often focusing on music and movement. It teaches how to maintain control, coordination, and harmony—whether physically (posture, breath, and technique) or creatively (blending sound, expression, and interpretation).
The class emphasizes developing awareness, stability, and expressive control to enhance overall performance quality.
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The Vocal Technique course introduces singing in a variety of gospel music traditions, including Traditional Gospel, Sacred Songs, Spirituals, Contemporary Gospel, and Gospel Jazz. Students explore healthy singing habits while developing confidence, musicality, and expressive performance skills. Through vocal warm-ups, movement, listening activities, group singing, and simple solo opportunities, students learn proper breath use, clear tone, diction, rhythm, harmony, and joyful expression.
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Branding Yourself is a 3-day course designed to help participants understand the importance of personal branding and how it shapes opportunities in ministry, business, music, and leadership. In three one-hour sessions, students will learn how to identify their unique strengths, define their message, and present themselves with confidence and professionalism. The course explores image, reputation, communication, and consistency as key elements of a successful brand. Participants will leave with practical tools to build a brand that is authentic, effective, and memorable.
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“Social Media & Marketing” is a course that focuses on how to promote brands, products, or creative work using digital platforms. It covers strategies for building an online presence, creating engaging content, understanding target audiences, and using tools like Instagram, TikTok, and analytics to grow reach and influence.
The class also introduces marketing principles such as branding, advertising, and campaign planning, helping students learn how to effectively connect with and attract an audience.
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“The History of Gospel Music” is a course that explores the origins and development of gospel music from its roots in spirituals and African American church traditions to its modern forms. It covers key artists, styles, and cultural influences that shaped the genre over time.
The class also highlights gospel music’s role in religious expression, social movements, and its impact on other music genres like soul, R&B, and contemporary Christian music.
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“Music Transcription” is a course that teaches how to listen to music and accurately write it down in musical notation. It focuses on developing aural skills, such as identifying melodies, rhythms, harmonies, and chords by ear.
Students learn to translate what they hear into written form, improving their listening accuracy, musical understanding, and overall musicianship.
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“Leadership in Music Ministry” is a course that focuses on developing the skills needed to lead music programs within a church or faith-based setting. It covers areas such as directing choirs or worship teams, planning services, selecting appropriate music, and working collaboratively with clergy and congregations.
The class also emphasizes spiritual leadership, communication, and organization to help create meaningful and effective worship experiences.
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“Music Production” is a course that teaches how to create and record music using technology and studio techniques. It covers topics like digital audio workstations (DAWs), recording vocals and instruments, mixing and mastering, sound design, and arranging tracks.
The class helps students develop the technical and creative skills needed to produce professional-quality music.
