Worship Music Arts Program

Worship Music Arts Discipleship Afterschool Program

Worship Music Arts Discipleship

Join our 16-week Worship Music Arts Discipleship Afterschool Program. The program is designed for ages 9-12 and 13-18. Our strategic aim is to provide an afterschool program to prepare students to become worshipers of God, learn to sing, play an instrument, write a new song, and develop skills to lead worship for church and special events or pursue higher academic studies in ministry, music, and the worship arts.

Statement of Faith

GO!

Our Worship Music Arts Discipleship Afterschool Program is centered on Jesus as the cornerstone. We are committed to following the “Great Commission” (Matthew 28:19), and our program emphasizes worship studies, music, discipleship, vocal training, instrument proficiency, and songwriting. We focus on creating songs that honor God and contribute to fulfilling the Great Commission. Our team has extensive music training and discipleship expertise, with bachelor’s degrees in music and historical studies from UCONN and SUNY Empire State College. Daniel holds a master’s degree in music and worship studies and a songwriting cognate from Liberty University. Additionally, Daniel will begin Ph.D. studies in Christian Worship at Liberty University in January 2025, further enhancing our program’s credentials.

DEEP Faith

DFE 101         DEEP Faith: Exploring Your Faith
This course is designed for students to discover and explore their faith in Jesus Christ. It provides a focused overview of the need to understand the foundations of the biblical Christian faith. Emphasis is given to disciple each student and equip them from the Old and New Testaments on the foundations of the Christian biblical faith. Topics covered each semester include salvation, the Bible, and prayer to promote the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

MT 101: Music Theory

Contemporary Music Theory for the Worship Musician
This course is designed for students to discover and explore the practice of music theory. The focus is on how music theory forms the basis for singing and composing songs for religious worship. The course emphasizes training each student and providing them with a perspective on music theory that integrates with biblical teachings. Topics covered include the basics of music notation, rhythm and meter, major scales, intervals, and more. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

BG 101: Bass Guitar Foundations

This course is designed for students to discover and explore the practice of music theory. The focus is on how music theory forms the basis for singing and composing songs for religious worship. The course emphasizes training each student and providing them with a perspective on music theory that integrates with biblical teachings. Topics covered include the basics of music notation, rhythm and meter, major scales, intervals, and more. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

DF 101: Drum Foundations

This course is designed for students to discover, explore, experience, and practice drum playing. It focuses on developing drum foundations to play new songs unto the Lord. The emphasis is on training and equipping students from a biblical integration perspective. Topics covered include setting up drums, proper posture, drum tuning, playing positions, right-hand and left-hand methods, note values, and worship music variations. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

GF 101: Guitar Foundations

This course is designed for students to discover and explore the basics of guitar playing. The focus is on developing the skills to play new songs for worship. Students are trained in tuning, playing positions, right-hand and left-hand techniques, crawls, scales, chords, and various styles of worship music. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

PF 101: Piano Foundations

This course is designed for students to discover and explore the practice of fundamental piano skills. The focus is on developing the ability to play new songs for worship. Emphasis is placed on training students and equipping them with a biblical perspective. Topics covered include reading music, right-hand and left-hand positions, scales, music theory, and variations in worship music. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

SF 101: Singing Foundations

This course is designed for students to discover and explore the foundations of the art of singing. It focuses on developing the opportunity to sing a new song unto the Lord, emphasizing training and equipping students from a biblical integration perspective. The topics covered include the singer’s stance, breathing, vocal exercises, song mapping methods, and variations in worship music. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

SF 101: Songwriting Foundations

This course is designed for students to discover, explore, experience, and practice the foundations of songwriting. It focuses on the development of songwriting foundations, with an emphasis on training and equipping students from a biblical integration perspective. The topics covered include song structure, chord progressions, lyric content, and variations in worship music. Upon successful program completion, participants will receive a hard copy of a Certificate of Completion from Worship Music Arts.

*Students must first have vocal or instrument training as a prerequisite. 

Worship Studies

Our Worship Music Arts Program is a unique opportunity for students to deepen their relationship with God, enhance their singing and music ability, and learn songwriting skills for leading worship. Our dedication lies in equipping the next generation with biblical knowledge, musical expertise, and a profound understanding of worship, equipping them for future ministry. “To equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:12, NIV).