Dr Onye here, director of the VIP Coaching Program.

This is where I take you personally by the hand as your coach and walk you through my unique process of transforming your understanding of music. The focus is on practicing and PLAYING. 

The program provides structure, accountability, access to a game plan, and community, among many other things.

In fact, we recently had our summer recital where dozens and dozens of students performed. 

But, to the reason for this message...

Every 12 weeks, we complete a cycle and the curriculum of the program restarts from the very beginning to give students a chance to go through it again.

As you know, music is not something you can just go through once and expect to master. We've worked with enough students over the years to know that "repetition is the mother of skill."

This not only gives existing students a chance to implement things they missed last session, but new students a chance to join from the very beginning.

NOW IS THAT TIME.

This month marks the beginning of the curriculum. And I'm inviting you to join us.

That's why our founder asked me to give you some insight into the curriculum and what will be covered in the brand new class, starting this month.

(Please Note: If the VIP Coaching Program is something you're interested in upgrading to, please make sure to watch the video below prepared by Brian and book a call with the team to discuss... or give us a call at 949-356-9250).

The program is broken into three separate groups: beginners, progressives (advanced beginners), and intermediates.

Since I personally evaluate your playing in our orientation meeting, this is how I decide what group you're placed in.

Based on this, we work our way, step by step, through 12 modules. The great part is that after a quarter (3 months), the curriculum repeats from another dimension or angle (because no class is exactly the same!).

This gives you the repetition needed to gain MASTERY... while having the accountability and personal feedback built in through the videos you send me (and that I respond to promptly).

Like martial arts or self defense classes, you're getting exposure to the same concepts and don't feel like we're on to the next thing before you've mastered the last. "Wax on, wax off."

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Back to the purpose of this message and the Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 schedule Jermaine asked me to share...

(Please Note: If you're interested, you're just in time to start but you should watch the video below and reach out to the team asap before we get too far in).

Beginner Class Curriculum

Module 1

How To Play Major Chords Using Color Patterns

Sharp Series Major Scales Using Color Patterns

Understanding The Major Scale (Stable vs Active Tones)

Introduction To Melody Determination

Flat Series Major Scales Using Color Patterns

Formation Of Minor Chords Using Major Chords

Module 2

Melody Determination (General Ear-Training)

Melody Determination (Diatonic Tones)

Melody Determination (Chromatic Tones)

Introduction To Root Progressions

Melodic Improvisation Using Root Progressions

Introduction To Chord Tones, Scale Tones, And Passing Tones

Module 3

The Levels Of Tonal Organization In Music

The Science Of Sound -- Frequency

Pitch: The Art of Sound

Naming Systems, Octave, And Melodic Progressions

Enharmonics And Tonal Equivalence

Module 4

The Concept Of Scale And Key

The Classification Of Scales In Music

Introduction To Traditional Scales

The Three T's Of The Natural Major Scale

Module 5

Pentatonic Scales -- Explored

Transposition Of The Major And Minor Pentatonic Scales

Spelling And Fingering Guidelines

Module 6

Introduction To Intervals

Diatonic Intervals (Major, Minor, and Perfect Intervals)

Introduction To Chromatic Intervals (Diminished And Augmented Intervals)

Inversion of Intervals (Introduction To Priority Intervals)

Module 7 - Break

Module 8 

Priority Intervals: Explored

Harmonization Using Third And Sixth Intervals (Alto And Tenor Voices)

How To Harmonize The Major Scale Using Thirds And Sixths

Harmonization Of The C, F, and Bb Major Scales In Thirds And Sixths

Module 9

Review Of Melody Determination (Stable Tones, Motion, And Direction)

Review Of Melody Determination And Left Hand Bass Notes

Review Of Melody Determination And Left Hand Root Progressions

Jingle Bells (Melody And Bass Note Determination)

Ode To Joy (Melody Determination And Transposition To Other Keys)

Module 10

Introduction To The Concept Of Chords

Understanding Concord And Discord In Harmony

Introduction To Diatonic Chords (Triads And Sevenths)

Common Chords (24 of them) And Their Harmonic Function (72 roles)

How To Play Diatonic Chords In All Twelve Keys

Module 11

Introduction To The Inversion Of Chords

Demystifying Inversions Using The Concept Of Figuration

Learning And Mastering First Inversion Chords

Review Of The First Inversion And Lesson On The Second Inversion

Module 12

Review Of The 1-5-6-4 Progression In C Major

Introduction To Passing Chords

Introduction To Chromatic Chords (aka - "Passing Chords")

Module 13

Review Of Melody Determination (Principles And Procedures)

Review Of The Chord Progressions Covered So Far

How To Play Songs On The Piano As A Beginner

Progressive Class Curriculum

Module 1

How To Play Major Seventh Chords Using Mutual/Exclusive Third Intervals

Diatonic Seventh Chords (A & B Voicing Technique)

Diatonic Progressions (1-4, 6-2, 2-5-1, 3-6-2)

Transposition Tips And Approaches (Intervallic Vs Diatonic)

Clockwise Transposition Of Diatonic Seventh Chords

Counter-clockwise Transposition Of Diatonic Seventh Chords

Module 2

Diatonic Seventh Chord Study In C Major (Anointing Fall On Me / Thank You Lord)

Diatonic Seventh Chords Study In Db Major (Dew In The Morning)

Diatonic Seventh Chords Study In D Major

Introduction To Passing Chords (Complete And Incomplete)

A Study On Incomplete Passing Chords

The Dominant Seventh (Complete Passing Chord)

Module 3

Introduction To 3-Part Harmonization (Melody Meets Harmony)

Required: Inversions of Major, Minor, Dominant, and Diminished Chords

Diatonic Options For Scale Tones - Explored (1 = 1-chord, 6-chord, and 4-chord)

Harmonization Using Primary Chords

Module 4

Insights Into The Transposition Of Primary Chord Harmonization

Practicals On The Transposition Of Primary Chord Harmonization

Harmonization Using The Couple Concept

Harmonization Techniques -- Applied In REAL Songs

Putting It Together: Melody + Harmonization + Bass Note = Song

Module 5

Chord Tones Vs Non-Chord Tones

Chromatic Harmonization Of The 1-Chord

Dissecting The Chromatic Harmonization Of The 4-Chord

Understanding The Power Of The 5-chord In Chromatic Harmonization

Chromatic Harmonization Using The Neighboring Chord Couples

Harmonization of Non-Scale Tones

Module 6

Harmonization #1 (He Has Made Me Glad)

Harmonization #2 (Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior)

Harmonization #3 (Jesus Keep Me Near Thy Cross) 

Harmonization #4 (I Need Thee Every Hour)

Harmonization #5 (Lord Prepare Me A Sanctuary)

Module 7 - Break

Module 8

Harmonization #6 (I Surrender All)

Harmonization #7 (Mary Had A Little Lamb)

Harmonization #8 (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

Harmonization #9 (Ode To Joy)

Module 9

Harmonization Using The 1-chord, 4-chord, and 5-chord (In Review)

Review On The Use Of Diminished Chords In The Harmonization Of Non-Chord And Non-Scale Tones

Introduction To Harmonization In All 12 Keys (+Harmonization Of The 1st, 3rd, And 5th Tones In All Twelve Keys)

Harmonization Of The F and G Major Scales Using Primary Chords

Understanding The Role Of Hand Positions In Primary-Chord-Based Harmonization (+ Neighboring Chord Couple Tips)

Module 10

Part-Over-Root And Upper Structure Voicing Technique For Major And Minor Ninth Chords

Introduction To The A and B Voicing Concept (Insights On The Major and Minor 1-4 Progressions)

Review And Application Of The Voicings In A 6-2-5-1 Progression

How To Play A Major 2-5-1 Progression To The 4-chord In B-Voicing

Minor 2-5-1 Progression To The 2-Chord (+Review On The Major 2-5-1 To The 4-Chord)

Review Of The Major And Minor 2-5-1 Progressions To The 4-Chord And 2-Chord Respectively

Module 11

Introduction To Altered Chords (Definition, Formation, and Implication)

Formation And Resolution Of Altered Chords In C Major

Connecting Altered Chords To Minor Chords In The Major Key

Introduction To Dominant Chords That Resolve To Major Chords

Module 12

Review Of The Voicing Concepts So Far

Application Of Diatonic, Altered, And Dominant Chords In Progressions And Songs

Application Of The Chords And Progressions (I Worship You, Almighty God)

Blues Piano Riffs And Walk Ups To The 1-chord, 4-chord, And 5-chord

Back To The Concept Of Harmonization

Module 13

Putting It All Together (Chords, Progressions, And Riffs) Into A Song [Part 1]

Many Songs: Two Sentences, Four Phrases!!!

Stepwise Vs Cyclical Progressions

The 4-7-3-6-2-5-1 Progression

Intermediate Class Curriculum

Module 1

Introduction To The Authentic Modes (84 Modal Scales)

Introduction To Major-centric Modes (Ionian, Lydian, and Mixolydian)

Modal Triad Patterns: Mixolydian and Lydian Triad Pattern

Introduction To Minor-centric Modes (Aeolian, Dorian, and Phrygian)

Dorian Triad Patterns

Relationship Between Mixolydian & Dorian Triad Patterns

Module 2

Introduction To The Synthetic Modes Of The Harmonic Minor Scale

Harmonic Minor Scale Triads -- Explored

Harmonic Minor Scale Seventh Chords -- Explored

Introduction To The Melodic Minor Scale And Its Modes

Triads, Seventh, And Ninth Chords Of The Melodic Minor Scale

Exposed: The Secret Relationship Of The Lydian Dominant And Super Locrian

Module 3

Introduction To Voicing, Voice-Leading, Voicing Formula, And Voicing Technique

Aspects of Voicing: Allocation, Duplication, Omission, Fragmentation, Prioritization, Consideration

Chord Tone Hierarchy -- Explained (Simple vs Compound tones)

Module 4

The Part-Over-Root Voicing Technique

Explored: Dominant Voicings Using The Part-Over-Root Voicing Technique

Understanding And Transposition Of Diatonic And Chromatic Part-Over-Root Voicings

Module 5

Introduction To The Quartal Voicing Technique

Part-Over-Root Voicings -- Applied In REAL Songs

Application Of Pure Quartal Triads In The Formation Of Major And Minor Voicings

Quartal Voicings And More

The 7sus4, Maj7sus#4, and 7sus#4 Quartal Triads + Dominant Voicings

Module 6

What A Friend We Have In Jesus + Amazing Grace Using Quartal Triads

Introduction To The 3-7-9/7-3-5[13] Voicing Formula [+ A and B Voicing Technique]

Diatonic And Chromatic Chords In E Major Using Part-Over-Root And Quartal Chords

Module 7 - Break

Module 8

The "Part-Over-Root" And "A & B" Voicing Technique -- Combined

Connecting Diatonic Chords Of Similar Quality Using Part-Over-Root Ninth Chords

Major-bound and Minor-bound Dominant Chords In A and B Voicing

The Key Of A Major [Falling In Love With Jesus] Part 1

The Key Of A Major (How Great Is Our God) Part 2

Module 9

A Sharp Contrast Between A Major And D Major

Chords, Voicings, And Progressions In The Key Of Eb Major

Additional Voicings And Progressions In Eb Major

A Sharp Contrast Between Eb And Ab Major

Recap On The Keys Of A, D, Eb, and Ab Major (1-4 and 1-6-2-5 Progression)

Tritone Substitution (Eb-to-A and Ab-to-D), Song Breakdown (I Need Thee Every Hour), and Modulation

Module 10

Review Of The Upper Structure Voicing Concept

Passing Chords Using The Upper-Structure Voicing Technique

Review Of The Upper-Structure Voicing Technique Using A Varieties Of Rhythmic Fill-Ins + Modulation

The Mutual And Exclusive Fifths Of The Seventh Chords (+Double Tenths)

Introduction To Drop-Tone 4th Intervals (1-4, 2-5-1, 3-6-2-5-1, and 4-7-3-6-2-5-1 progressions)

In Your Presence (D Major [1-6-2-5 Progression + 4-7-3-6-2-5-1])

Module 11

Introduction To Harmonization

Variety Of Melody Notes Using The Inversions Of Right Hand Seventh Chords

Review Of The Melody Notes Harmonized So Far

Chromatic Chords Ending On The Third Tone Of The Scale

Chromatic Chords That End On The First And Fifth Tones Of The Scale

Module 12

Review Of The Chromatic Chords Ending On The First, Third, And Fifth Tones Of The Scale

Chromatic Chords Ending On The Second Tone Of The Scale (Anointing Fall On Me & He Is Lord)

Chromatic Chords That End On The Seventh Tone (+Review Of Chord Voicings)

Review Of All The Chromatic Chords So Far (+Hallelujah)

Melodic Chord Progressions (Using A Variety Of Melodies To Play Progressions)

Review Of The Diatonic And Chromatic Chords Learned So Far

He Is Lord (Harmonization)

Harmonization Of "Because He Lives"

Module 13

Review Of "He Is Lord" And "Because He Lives"

Playing "Tasty" Progressions To The 1 and 4

Review Of Chromatic Voicings

How To Craft 1-6-2-5 Progressions (With Or Without Passing Chords)

Review Of Diatonic Chords Ending On A Variety Of Melody Notes

Stepwise vs Cyclical Progressions

Let me be very clear: This program is rigorous and comprehensive. 

It is not for:

-The faint of heart.
-Those with overwhelming/busy evening schedules.
-Those not serious and committed to growth. 

When you enter this program, you will be challenged beyond your deepest imagination. 

If this sounds like what you need:

-Having someone hold you accountable to practicing and putting in more time at the piano...
-Knowing exactly what you should be practicing based on a roadmap or structured plan (like the monthly curriculums above)...
-Being amongst other players at the same, exact level as you, cheering you on and supporting you as you support them...

 ...Then click over to the page and book one of the remaining slots for the week in the team's calendar and they'll explain everything to you.

I'd personally love to work with you, if you and the enrollment team find that the program is the right fit for you. 

Thank you for your time,

 Dr Onye

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