International Academy of Music
preparation for effective music ministry
We offer courses in a variety of areas:
Important Note: All of our music classes (except for home-study courses) are available on a rotational schedule. Not all classes are available each year, though some are offered as often as twice each year. For scheduling details on courses that do not have a date listed below, please contact us.
Foundational Training in Music
Basic Materials in Music Theory (home-study) [H-BT101]
This beginning theory course provides students with an easy-to-understand format for learning the basics of music theory. A Proficiency Exam is available for advanced students desiring to bypass this course..
Dates: Begin anytime
Length: self-paced (approximately 12 weeks)
Cost: $150
Credit: Introductory class
NoteWorthy Music [NW101] (formerly Sound Foundations)
The NoteWorthy Music program is a three-week course of study in basic musical concepts. It is designed to provide young musicians with practical tools that will enhance their home-based music studies and their church music ministries. Students participate in 128 classroom hours in addition to out-of-class assignments. The course culminates in a one-hour concert presentation of choral and instrumental selections for the enjoyment of guests. Because this class is in transition some details are subject to change.
Prerequisites: 14 and older; at least two years of music training with basic
knowledge of piano; also recommended, the home-study course
Basic Materials of Music Theory.
Location: Verity Institute, Indianapolis South Campus
Dates: July 19-August 7, 2010
Application Deadline: June 13, 2010
Cost: $750
Credit: Introductory class
Home-Study Courses
Basic Materials of Music Theory [H-BT101]
Listed under Foundational Training in Music.
A Survey of Christian Hymnology [H-HY101]
Listed under Music History.
Music History
A Survey of Christian Hymnology (home-study) [H-HY101]
This home-study program highlights the historical development of “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” from Biblical times to the present. The lives and musical works of each of the major hymn writers are skillfully presented. Appropriate for individual or family study.
Dates: Begin anytime
Length: 8 weeks; about 1 hour daily
Cost: $150
Credit: 3 hours
Piano Training
Piano Pedagogy (Teaching) Workshop I [PP301]
This workshop is designed for advanced pianists desiring to teach piano with a Biblical emphasis. Students will gain a broad perspective on the requirements, responsibilities and rewards of a professional Christian piano teacher. Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy I will be setting up a professional studio, teaching beginning students and understanding differences in learning styles. Studies will include forming a philosophy of teaching, developing a studio policy and conducting interviews, evaluation of piano instruction methods, and teaching correct piano techniques.
Instructor: Jane Baldridge, NCTM*
Prerequisites: Resume of personal experience,
Basic Materials of Music Theory (or a grade of 85% or higher a on proficiency exam),
intermediate to advanced level piano skills.
Location: Verity Institute, Indianapolis South Campus
Schedule: 25 classroom hours, 15 study/project hours
Format: Classroom lectures and discussion, individual
instruction and practice, master classes, role-play of interview and
teaching situations, project assignments, compilation of reference notebook,
student presentations.
Dates: April 19-30, 2010
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010
Cost: $350
Credit: 3 hours with portfolio
*Nationally Certified Teacher of Music: Music Teachers National Association
