Intermediate Keyboard Course

INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD MASTERY 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 INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARD MASTERY COURSE (8 MONTHS) Lecturer: Lemuel Patterson (Mr. LmnoP) Ready to move beyond just playing chords and start sounding like a confident, musical keyboardist in real songs and real band settings? This 8-month Intermediate Keyboard Course is designed for students who already know the basics and want to develop professional-level musical skills — including arranging songs, using advanced chords, playing in a band, and improvising with confidence. What You’ll Learn • Refresh and strengthen major & minor scales and chord foundations • Use 7ths, 9ths, sus, and color chords to sound richer and more modern • Understand song structure (verse, chorus, bridge, intros, endings) • Learn how to arrange songs creatively instead of copying blindly • Develop the skills to play confidently in a band or worship team • Master basic improvisation techniques for fills, solos, and spontaneous playing How the Course Works • Live online class every Friday (4–5 PM) • Step-by-step weekly lessons in a structured curriculum • Weekly homework assignments to ensure real progress • Practical, song-based approach — not just theory • Personal feedback and guidance each week • Final performance project to showcase your growth Who This Course Is For • Keyboard players who know basic scales and chords • Students who want to sound more professional and musical • Church/worship musicians wanting stronger band skills • Anyone ready to move from “playing notes” to making music confidently

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Course Breakdown MONTH 1 — Scale & Chord Foundation Reset (Weeks 1–4) Focus: Strengthen fluency, accuracy, and harmonic awareness Week 1 — Major Scale System Refresher Class content • Fingering review (all keys conceptually) • Circle of fifths logic • Scale tone functions (1–7) • Building diatonic triads from scales Homewor k • Play all major scales hands together (2 octaves) • Build I–IV–V chords in each • Record yourself playing one scale + chords Week 2 — Natural, Harmonic & Melodic Minor Class content • Compare minor types • Sound application in songs • Minor scale chord qualities Homewor k • Practice all minor scales (all three forms) • Build i–iv–V progressions • Identify minor progression in a song you know

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 3 — Diatonic Chords in All Keys Class content • Roman numeral system • Major scale chord map • Progression analysis (I–V–vi–IV etc.) Homewor k • Write diatonic chords in all keys. This will be used as a chart for future reference. • Play I–vi–IV–V in each • Analyze chords of one worship/pop song Week 4 — Inversions & Smooth Voice Leading Class content • Why inversions matter in real playing • Chord connection exercises • Minimal movement technique Homewor k • Practice I–IV–V–I using closest inversion in 4 keys • Play progression without lifting hand --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MONTH 2 — Chord Extensions & Color (Weeks 5–8) Week 5 — Seventh Chords Class content • Maj7, Dom7, Min7, Half-dim, Full- Dim • Where each occurs naturally • Practical voicing shapes Homewor k • Build all 7th chords in C, F, G • Play ii–V–I using 7ths

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 6 — 9ths & Basic Extensions Class content • What extensions are • Adding 9ths, 11ths and 13ths without clutter • Worship/jazz/pop application Homewor k • Add 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths to 4 common chords in 3 keys • Play progression using extensions Week 7 — Sus, Add, and Color Chords Class content • Sus2, Sus4, add9 • Emotional effect of each • Real song examples Homewor k • Rewrite a simple progression using sus/add chords • Record before vs after Week 8 — Practical Voicing for Real Playing Class content • Left-hand shell voicings • Right-hand color tones • Avoiding muddy sound online/keyboard Homewor k • Play 2 songs using shell LH + extended RH • Practice slow transitions

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com MONTH 3 — Song Structure & Arrangement Basics (Weeks 9–12) Week 9 — Understanding Song Sections Class content • Verse, chorus, bridge, intro, outro • Dynamic roles of each • Listening analysis Homewor k • Map structure of 2 songs • Label timestamps Week 10 — Intro & Ending Creation Class content • Types of intros • Simple ending formulas • Turnarounds Homewor k • Create 2 intros for one song • Create 2 endings for the same song Week 11 — Texture & Layering Class content • When to play full vs sparse • Register usage • Rhythm patterns Homewor k • Play verse softly, chorus full • Record comparison

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 12 — Full Song Arrangement Exercise Class content • Arrange one song live. • Decide structure, dynamics, chords Homewor k • Finalize arrangement • Submit recording ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MONTH 4 — Advanced Arrangement Skills (Weeks 13–16) Week 13 — Bass Movement & Passing Chords Class content • Stepwise bass linking • Simple passing chords • Avoid overuse Homewor k • Add 2 passing chords to song Week 14 — Reharmonization Basics Class content • Substitute IV for ii • Secondary dominants idea • Color changes Homewor k • Reharmonize one chorus

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 15 — Rhythm & Groove Choices Class content • Ballad vs upbeat feel • Syncopation patterns • LH groove building Homewor k • Play same song in 2 grooves Week 16 — Arrangement Performance Review Class content • Student performs arranged song • Instructor feedback Homewor k • Improve and resubmit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MONTH 5 — Playing in a Band (Weeks 17–20) Week 17 — Role of Keyboard in Band Class content • When NOT to play • Supporting vocals/instruments • Frequency space awareness Homewor k • Practice playing fewer notes intentionally Week 18 — Listening & Cue Awareness Class content • Watching leader/drummer • Musical signals • Count-ins & endings

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Homewor k • Play along with live recording • Note cues heard Week 19 — Locking With Bass & Drums Class content • Rhythm alignment • LH coordination with bass player • Avoiding clashes Homewor k • Play with metronome accent patterns Week 20 — Simulated Band Practice Class content • Play along with backing tracks • Instructor pauses to correct Homewor k • Practice same tracks again ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MONTH 6 — Improvisation Foundations (Weeks 21–24) Week 21 — Improvisation Mindset Class content • Improvisation = organized melody • Using chord tones first Homewor k • Improvise using only chord tones

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 22 — Pentatonic Improvisation Class content • Major & minor pentatonic • Safe note concept Homewor k • Improvise 5 mins daily using pentatonic Week 23 — Rhythmic Improvisation Class content • Rhythm > notes • Motif repetition Homewor k • Create 3 short motifs and develop them Week 24 — Call & Response Improvisation Class content • Musical conversation method • Space usage Homewor k • Record 2 improvised solos --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MONTH 7 — Applied Improvisation & Band Integration (Weeks 25–28) Week 25 — Soloing Over Real Songs Class content • Where to improvise • Not over-playing Homewor k • Solo in one chorus only

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 26 — Filling Between Vocals Class content • Short fills • Timing awareness Homewor k • Add fills to recording Week 27 — Dynamic Improvisation Class content • Build intensity gradually • Register control Homewor k • Record soft → big solo Week 28 — Improvisation Review Session Class content • Feedback + correction Homewor k • Improve solo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MONTH 8 — Final Integration & Performance (Weeks 29–32) Week 29 — Choose Final Performance Song Class content • Plan arrangement • Plan improvisation section Homewor k • Practice arrangement

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 30 — Rehearsal & Coaching Class content • Full run-through • Fix weak areas Homewor k • Record rehearsal Week 31 — Final Performance Recording Class content • Perform full arranged song online Homewor k • Submit polished recording Week 32 — Evaluation & Future Plan Class content • Strength/weakness review • Personalized next steps • Advanced study suggestions Homewor k • Write reflection: • What improved most • What to work on next --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Investment: $800 TT per month Includes live weekly instruction, structured curriculum, assignments, and personalized feedback. This isn’t just weekly lessons — it’s a complete guided development program designed to transform how you play, hear, and understand music. 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.