Advanced Keyboard Course

ADVANCED KEYBOARD COURSE Presented By: Mr. Lemuel Patterson

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY: From a young age, Lemuel was always attracted to music and as he grew, his passion did also. From sitting in a stroller, watching gospel artiste such as Alvin Slaughter and Ron Kenoly, to being the competent musician he is today, it is evident that Lemuel is deeply submerged into the Art they call Music. In his lifetime, Lemuel has been teaching Music for over 10 years. Currently he works as a Music Instructor with the Primary School Music Programme Unit. He is currently the holder of two Bachelor Degrees, one in Management Studies and the other in Performing Arts with Specialization in Music. Lemuel also holds certificates up to grade 6 Practical and up to grade 7 theory from Trinity Guildhall in London. Not only does he have the papers to prove it, but had the pleasure to play alongside some of the greatest musicians in Trinidad and Tobago. Names such as Tony Paul, Jason Bishop, Rodney Alexander, Jill Ann Walters-Morris, just to name a few. In addition, he had the privilege of playing with the All Star Cast at Jazz on the Greens (2018) and accompanied Quinton Neckles at Shangri-La in Tobago (2019). The highlight of his music career was playing bass guitar for Cuban Jazz Pianist, Janysett McPherson at Kaiso Blues, Port of Spain (2018). He calls it an unforgettable experience; one that will be forever etched in his memory. Lemuel Patterson loves the idea of inspiring people through his music. His theory is this: “You must never leave a music concert the same way you came; something in the music must change you.” This concept never left his thoughts. Whether teaching, composing, arranging, performing or music directing, the goal for him will always be “To inspire.” At present, Lemuel is currently the owner of ‘LmnoP Music Company’ where the motto is “INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS.” All of this, is a result of his passion for music, helping upcoming musicians acquire the skills needed to inspire others.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Lecturer: Mr. Lemuel Patterson (Mr. LmnoP) Course Description: The Advanced Keyboard Course is an intensive 8-month practical music program designed for serious keyboardists who are ready to move beyond basic playing and develop a deeper command of harmony, creativity, expression, and professional musicianship. This course focuses on advanced concepts such as quartal voicings, passing chords, inversions, advanced harmony, chord substitutions, improvisation, modes, composition, and reharmonization. Students will learn how to apply these techniques in real musical settings, including worship music, gospel, jazz, pop, contemporary music, and live band performance. Each month focuses on a specific area of development, with weekly lessons, practical examples, worksheets, chord charts, homework assignments, progress tracking, and monthly assessments. Students will not only learn advanced theory, but they will also apply it directly to songs, arrangements, improvisations, and original musical ideas. By the end of the course, students will be able to create richer chord progressions, reharmonize songs with confidence, improvise more musically, accompany singers and bands effectively, and develop their own unique sound as a keyboardist. This course is ideal for keyboardists, worship musicians, band players, composers, arrangers, producers, and serious students who desire to master their craft, create with confidence, and lead with excellence. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:      Construct, identify, and apply quartal voicings in all twelve keys across a variety of musical styles. Demonstrate advanced voice leading techniques through the effective use of inversions, passing chords, and smooth harmonic movement. Apply advanced harmonic concepts, including extended, altered, suspended, rootless, and upper-structure chords, to create rich and professional keyboard arrangements. Utilize a wide range of chord substitutions, including tritone substitutions, backdoor progressions, modal interchange, secondary dominants, diminished substitutions, and other contemporary harmonic devices. Reharmonize melodies and chord progressions using advanced harmonic techniques while maintaining the integrity of the original composition.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com            Improvise confidently over common chord progressions using scales, modes, arpeggios, motifs, rhythmic development, and advanced harmonic vocabulary. Compose original chord progressions and musical works that demonstrate creativity, musical expression, and a strong understanding of modern harmony. Arrange music for solo keyboard, worship teams, bands, and small ensembles using professional arranging techniques. Build effective introductions, interludes, transitions, vamps, endings, and spontaneous musical moments suitable for live performance. Demonstrate greater musical creativity through expressive use of dynamics, articulation, phrasing, rhythm, texture, and harmonic colour. Improve listening skills by identifying chord qualities, harmonic movement, progressions, substitutions, and stylistic characteristics through ear training activities. Analyze existing musical works to identify advanced harmonic techniques and apply similar concepts in their own playing and arranging. Develop professional musicianship by improving rehearsal techniques, communication with other musicians, stage awareness, and accompaniment skills. Demonstrate consistent practice habits through weekly assignments, performance reflections, progress tracking, and self-evaluation. Successfully complete a capstone project that integrates harmony, improvisation, composition, arranging, and performance into a polished musical presentation. Cultivate the confidence, creativity, and musical leadership required to perform, arrange, compose, teach, and minister effectively in both professional and worship settings. Course Delivery: This course will be delivered once per week at a day and time agreed upon by lecturer and customer. The duration of these sessions is 50 minutes -1 hour unless stated otherwise by the lecturer. These sessions are to be administered in person unless stated otherwise. Course Etiquette: - Students are expected to arrive and set up their instrument before the start of sessions, at least 10mins before. This is important as it will help you to prepare your ‘field of study’ before playing a single song. N.B(for some fields, the time may vary) Mutual respect for teacher and student is crucial to the learning process. Please be well attired. Feel free to ask any questions during the course. Each student will have my number to call or message directly. My normal hours are from 9am to 8pm. Any messages or calls outside those hours will be taken up the next day.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Course Outline: Month 1 — Quartal Voicings & Modern Harmony Week 1 — Foundations of Quar tal Har mony  Perfect 4ths  Quartal vs tertian harmony  Building quartal voicings  Open vs closed structures Homework:   Build quartal voicings in all 12 keys. Play them ascending and descending. Week 2 — Quar tal Voicings over Chor d Pr ogr essions  Applying quartal harmony over major chords  Minor chords  Dominant chords Homework:  Use quartal voicings in the jazz standard ‘All the things you are’ Week 3 — Quar tal Movement  Voice leading  Upper structures  Use in Gospel progressions  Use in Jazz ballads Homework:  Arrange one worship song using quartal harmony. Week 4 — Per for mance Assessment Students perform:  One complete arrangement using quartal harmony.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 2 — Passing Chords Week 1  Diatonic passing chords  Chromatic passing chords  Diminished passing chords Homework: Create five passing chord movements using a jazz standard from the real book and be able to perform. Week 2  Dominant passing chords  Secondary dominant movement  Gospel walk-ups Homework: Create three intros using passing chords. Week 3  Voice leading  Bass movement Homework: Play every major progression in all inversions. Week 4 Mini Project Reharmonize:Amazing Grace or How Great Thou Art using inversions and passing chords.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 3 — Advanced Harmony  Extensions  Alterations  Upper Structures  Shell voicings  Rootless voicings Week 1 Major 9, 11, 13 Week 2 Minor extensions 9, 11,13. Week 3 Dominant alterations Week 4 Arrange one song using advanced harmony. Homework every week includes:  Build chords in all keys  Apply to various songs using backing tracks.  Ear recognition Month 4 — Chord Substitutions Week 1 Relative substitutions Week 2 Tritone substitutions Week 3 Backdoor progression Week 4 Negative harmony introduction Homework: Substitute every dominant chord in ten songs.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 5 — Improvisation & Modes Week 1 Pentatonic vocabulary Week 2 Modes Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian Week 3 Target note improvisation Week 4 Building solos Homework: Applying improv to various songs. Month 6 — Composition & Reharmonization Week 1 Writing/Composing chord progressions for short melodies. Week 2 and 3 Reharmonizing hymns and other Jazz songs from the real book. Week 4 Compose an original instrumental. Homework Write one progression with a melody weekly and build on it.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 7 — Creativity & Musical Expression Developing your own sound, Dynamics, Articulation, Rhythmic phrasing, Texture, Space, Pedaling, Emotion, Students should arrange the following: One worship song One jazz standard One pop song Homework Record yourself every day. Evaluate:    Feel Timing Musicality Month 8 — Professional Keyboard Performance Week 1 Playing in a live band, Cueing musicians, Transitions, Pads Week 2 Creating intros, Vamps, Tags, Interludes. Week 3 Building complete arrangements, Working with singers, Music directing.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 4 Final Performance Examination Students present:      One worship arrangement One jazz arrangement One original composition One improvised solo One reharmonized piece END OF COURSE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Materials needed for the course: - A notebook for taking notes. Pen and pencil All other material will be given online via a google classroom. PDF’s, presentations, and Audio files will be included. Payment: The cost of this course per month is Eight Hundred dollars ($800.00) per student, per month. I take payments upfront to safeguard both clientele and myself. You will receive an invoice each month via email and payments must be made on or before the first of every month. If you are unable to do so, you can talk to the teacher, letting him know when payment would be made. Failure to do so, will result in the cancellation of lessons for that month. Payments can be made via cash or bank transfers. Here is my banking information. Name on Account: Lemuel Patterson Bank: FCB A/c #: 2613561 When payment is made, please send a screenshot which provides proof of payment. Upon receiving payment, your receipt will be sent via email. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the course. You can reach me at 277-4874. THE END.