Overview: Elevate your musical journey with the Diploma in Music course at MCZEAL ACADEMY. In collaboration with Sislie Artsy and Kharis Music, this comprehensive program is designed to guide aspiring musicians through three progressive levels, from foundational concepts to advanced mastery. Whether you dream of performing on stage, composing your own music, or delving deep into music theory, our diploma course offers a transformative learning experience tailored to your musical aspirations.

I. Basic Music Course (MZSA 0106)

Module 1: Introduction to Musical Notation

• Identifying basic musical notation (notes, rests, clefs)
• Understanding rhythm and time signatures

Module 2: Melodies and Scales

• Playing simple melodies on a chosen instrument (keyboard, recorder, etc.)
• Exploring major and minor scales
• Understanding intervals and chords

Module 3: Sight-Reading and Performance

• Sight-reading basic music scores
• Introduction to performance techniques (posture, breathing)
• Developing active listening skills

Module 4: Musical Forms and History

• Recognizing and differentiating major and minor chords
• Analyzing simple musical forms (e.g., ABA)
• Brief overview of music appreciation and history

II. Intermediate Music Course (MZSA 0107)

Module 1: Advanced Music Theory Concepts

• Applying advanced music theory concepts (e.g., secondary dominants, modes)

Module 2: Musical Form Analysis and Composition

• Analyzing and composing music in various forms (e.g., sonata form, rondo)

Module 3: Sight-Reading Fluency

• Developing sight-reading fluency with more challenging scores

Module 4: Performance Technique Refinement

• Refining instrumental or vocal technique

Module 5: Introduction to Improvisation

• Exploring improvisation and music composition basics

Module 6: Music History

• Deepening knowledge of music history through a specific period or genre

III. Advanced Music Course (MZSA 0108)

Module 1: Mastering Advanced Music Theory

• Mastering advanced music theory concepts (e.g., atonal theory, twelve-tone system)

Module 2: Advanced Composition Techniques

• Exploring advanced composition techniques (e.g., orchestration, electronic music)

Module 3: Masterclass-Style Performance

• Participating in masterclass-style performance sessions

Module 4: Advanced Improvisation Workshops

• Engaging in advanced improvisation workshops

Module 5: In-Depth Music History Study

• Gaining in-depth knowledge of specific music history periods/genres