INSTRUMENTS

Key Board

Keyboard courses introduce the student to the joys of playing the keyboard. In these courses, you would be able to learn the fundamentals of keyboard. You can also learn to play simple songs on the keyboard in the C-major scale. These songs are a mix of Indian movie songs as well as simple English songs. 

Western Piano

This course introduces the students to Western Classical music as played on the piano. The students start their journey by learning the basics of playing the instrument and move on to playing music through sight reading, understanding music through theory and aural schools and learning about the various composers and their piano compositions. 

Guitar

For many generations running, no other instrument has captured the imagination of music lovers and musicians as the guitar. This versatile instrument is capable of producing a stunning range of tones, from the most delicate to the most resounding. Its versatility and adaptability is unsurpassed. It also happens to be an easy instrument to get started on. IIMPA instructor-led courses for the Western Guitar will help students get started on the instrument and provide them with in-class and offline exercises to rapidly improve their proficiency as accompanist as well as soloist. The first course (Introduction to Guitar) will cover the basics of construction, playing chords and melodies, and reading tabulature sheets. Subsequent courses will build upon these basics and build a vocabulary of chords, licks and genre-specific playing styles.

Drum

Basic Techniques: Proper grip and hand positioning. Drumming posture and body mechanics.

Rudiments: Essential drum rudiments for building skills, Rudimental patterns and variations.

Reading Music: Drum notation and reading rhythms. Sight-reading exercises.

Basic Rhythmic Concepts: Understanding time signatures and tempo.Basic drumming patterns and fills.

Styles and Genres: Introduction to various musical styles (e.g., rock, jazz, Latin).Genre-specific grooves and techniques.

Drum Kit Coordination: Independence exercises for limbs. Coordinating hands and feet. 

Groove and Timekeeping: Developing a solid sense of time. Playing in a band context.

Song Analysis: Studying drum parts in popular songs. Emphasizing musicality and dynamics.

Intermediate/Advanced Techniques: Complex drumming patterns and polyrhythms. Advanced rudiments and their applications.

Drum Set Tuning and Maintenance: Proper tuning of drums & Drum kit maintenance tips.

Improvisation: Developing improvisational skills, Soloing techniques.

Performance Skills: Playing with a metronome and backing tracks.Live performance etiquette and stage presence.

Recording Techniques: Basic recording knowledge for drummers, Studio etiquette and practices.

Listening Assignments: Analyzing and appreciating drumming in various recordings. Building a diverse musical vocabulary.

Individual Projects: Encouraging creativity through solo projects. Composing drum parts for specific scenarios.

Career Guidance: Exploring potential career paths for drummers, Building a professional network. Remember to adapt the curriculum based on the student's skill level, interests, and goals. Regular assessments and feedback are crucial for progress.