Students will be asked upon registration
to “major” in one of our 4 Focus Tracks. This will help us
serve the needs of everyone without preventing individuals
with multiple interests from “crossing over” into other areas.
We will host professionals in every track to help teach our
classes. Below is a brief description of each track.
Musician Track
This track is primarily for instrumentalists
who want to better themselves while learning the
tricks of the trade. We will focus on these
instruments; drum set, bass guitar, electric
and acoustic guitar, piano/synth/organ and
programming. There will be teaching on caring for your
instrument, making the most of your practice time,
worshiping with your instrument, God’s expectations of
musicians, how to avoid the “rock star” mentality,
and much, much more. There will be workshops and
small group clinics as well as opportunities for jam sessions and gear talk.
Singer/Worship Leader Track
This track is primarily for vocalists who desire to
improve their technique and learn how to get the most from
their voice. We will focus on pop vocal methods, background
singing, blending and harmonizing. There will be teaching on
how to care for your voice, how to increase your range,
the difference between chest voice, head voice and falsetto,
the importance of warming up and down, what God expects of
singers, how to lead and direct a band, how to avoid pride,
and so much more. There will be workshops and small group
clinics as well as opportunities for “showcasing” your voice.
Creative Track
This track is primarily for students who are
interested in the creative side of music, such
as arranging, songwriting and recording.
It will also concentrate some on the creative
side of worship, such as ‘free’ worship,
improvisation, and prophetic worship. There
will be teaching on worship intercession,
songwriting techniques, arranging for bands,
recording professionally with your personal
computer, building the perfect mix, and much more.
There will be multiple comprehensive workshops and
“hands on” clinics as well as opportunities for small
group songwriting, basic demo recording and experimental,
spontaneous worship.
Industry Track
This track is primarily for
people who want to know more about
the music industry and who may have an
interest in music but an ever greater
interest in the surrounding areas of
the music world such as management,
booking, record companies and publishing.
There is a possibility, depending on the
demand, that this track may also serve as
a miscellaneous track where we may offer
some extra classes for those interested
in things like lyric projection, mic placement
techniques, chart writing, and knowing today’s gear.