In this course, the students will learn to -

• Play the keyboard using notation which involves reading note names and rhythms.
• Rudimentary music theory.
• Play chords and melodies along with the onboard backing rhythm styles, which give a fuller sound.
• Use piano playing techniques on the keyboards.

About the Teacher

Jason started playing tunes from the Church and nursery rhymes on the keyboard at the age of six. He studied music under Mr. Salazar D’sa. He soon began playing in his Parish Church, Moira, Goa. Later on, he completed his grades in music, at Trinity College, London, under the guidance of the Late Ms. Philomena D’Cruz. In 2006. He was awarded the Hannam Clarke Award for securing the highest marks in the World (outside the UK) for his 8th Grade Keyboard exam at Trinity College London. He holds a Grade 8 Certificate in Digital Keyboard, Piano, and Music Theory.

Jason is well-versed in many styles like Rock, Jazz, Country, Funk, Blues, and Western classical. He plays the Keyboard, Piano, Guitar, and Bass. He has performed at several domestic and international venues. Jason is an enthusiastic Music teacher who has been teaching for the last 13 years at various levels. He also teaches students to answer the Grade Music Exams.

Currently, he is the Director of his Choral Group called “Divine Harmony Choir”, which is based in North Goa and performs religious services in the Church, like Nuptials, Feasts, Funerals, etc. He also accompanies several notable musicians and music bands. To name a few renowned musicians - Yvonne and Braz Gonsalves, Jarryd Rodrigues, Colin D’cruz, Lester Godinho, Sonia Sirsat, Portuguese Singer Maria Meireles, Late Sitar player Pandit Yograj Naik, and Santoor player Pandit Naresh Madgaonkar.