RISING FIRE'S ~ Youth and Adult~ MONTHLY PROGRAMS
26-Week Acoustic Worship Guitar Curriculum
This course equips beginner students to build a strong foundation on acoustic guitar while learning how to use their instrument for worship and songwriting. Over 26 weeks, students will gain the technical skills, confidence, and spiritual understanding needed to play and lead in a worship setting.
Weeks 1–13:
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Guitar basics: tuning, hand positioning, and finger strength exercises
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Learning “G” shape chords (C, G, D, Em, Am, Bm, Gsus, G/A)
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Smooth chord transitions & simple strumming patterns
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Reading chord charts & playing 2–3 chord worship songs
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Introduction to music theory (notation, G major scale)
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Playing common worship progressions in G
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Songwriting basics: create your first worship song in G
Weeks 14–26:
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Expanding into “C” shape chords (C, G, Dm, F, A, B) plus additional chords (F#m, E, C#m)
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Playing the C major scale & common worship progressions in C
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Refining chord transitions & strumming techniques
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Intermediate worship songs with 3–4 chords
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Songwriting Part 2: create your own song in C
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Preparing for worship team involvement: auditioning & playing with others
What Students Will Gain:
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Confidence playing acoustic guitar in worship settings
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Solid foundation in chord shapes, strumming, and chord charts
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Ability to play and sing multiple worship songs
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Basic music theory & scale knowledge for guitar
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Songwriting skills to create original worship songs
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Preparation for joining or auditioning for a worship team
The Worship Vocalist Workshop
Grow your voice. Grow your worship.
This 26-week workshop is designed to equip singers with the skills, confidence, and spiritual foundation needed to lead in worship.
Weeks 1–13: Vocal health, breathing, music reading basics, rhythm, vowel modification, stage presence, harmonies, and song prep.
Weeks 14–26: Expanding range, phrasing & dynamics, harmony work, mic technique, set transitions, and ensemble blend.
Whether you’re preparing to lead worship, sing in a team, or strengthen your vocal gift, this workshop will help you steward your voice for God’s glory.
6-Week Worship Vocalist Workshop 🎶
Strengthen your voice. Strengthen your worship.
In just six weeks, gain practical tools to grow as a confident, Spirit-led vocalist. Each week focuses on building vocal health, skill, and presence for worship.
Topics include:
- Vocal warm-ups & breathing techniques
- Healthy singing habits (hydration, rest, avoiding strain)
- Reading vocal music & marking breath spots
- Rhythm & ear training for singers
- Song prep & expressive stage movement
- Intro to harmonies & blending in a team
Perfect for worship leaders, team singers, or anyone wanting to grow their voice and use it for God’s glory.
RISING FIRE'S ~6 Week Alternative~ COURSES
6-Week Worship Guitar Workshop for Homeschool High Schoolers
Learn to play guitar with skill, confidence, and purpose!
This course is designed for teens who want to use their musical gifts in worship—at home, in youth group, or on a worship team. In 6 weeks, students will gain practical skills while growing in their understanding of worship.
What You’ll Learn:
- Guitar basics: tuning, strumming, and essential chords
- Smooth chord transitions for worship songs
- Common worship progressions (and how to play them by ear)
- Strumming & rhythm patterns that fit today’s worship music
- Playing & singing at the same time
- Team skills: listening, blending, and supporting worship
What Students Will Gain:
- Confidence to play guitar in a worship setting
- Strong foundational skills for rhythm, chords, and transitions
- Ability to play and sing popular worship songs
- Understanding of how to support a worship team musically
- Experience in leading worship at home, church, or youth group
- A deeper connection between their musical gift and their faith
Why it’s great for homeschoolers:
This workshop counts as both music education and worship arts training—equipping students not just to play, but to lead others into God’s presence.
6-Week Worship Vocalist Workshop for Homeschool High Schoolers 🎶
This course equips high school students to develop their voice with excellence while learning how to use their gift to glorify God. Perfect for homeschool teens who want to grow as worship leaders, team singers, or simply strengthen their vocal skills.
Weekly Focus:
- Week 1: Vocal health basics — warm-ups, hydration, posture, and avoiding strain
- Week 2: Breathing for singing — diaphragmatic breathing and breath control exercises
- Week 3: Music reading basics — rhythm, pitch, and marking breath spots in songs
- Week 4: Expression & confidence — stage presence, movement, and posture
- Week 5: Singing with others — introduction to harmonies and blending in a group
- Week 6: Putting it all together — song prep, group rehearsal, and final presentation
What Students Will Gain:
- Stronger, healthier singing voice
- Confidence in leading or supporting worship
- Basic music reading and ear training
- Team skills for singing in harmony and blending
- Experience with performance & worship leading
Homeschool Benefit:
This 6-week course can be counted toward Fine Arts or Worship Arts credit for high school transcripts. Students not only learn music fundamentals but also how to use their voice to minister and lead others into God’s presence.
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