School of Contemporary Music

School of Contemporary Music

Bass

The electric bass is an essential instrument of the contemporary popular music rhythm section. Descended from the double bass, it has grown into an established instrument with its own techniques such as finger-style, slapping and popping, and tapping. Following the acclaimed RSL Awards syllabus, let our highly sought-after bass instructors guide you to perform renditions of tunes by legendary bassists such as Jaco Pastorius. Using technical exercises such as pentatonic scales and modes, your understanding of music through the electric bass will be solidified. At Hitmaker, our holistic music education prepares you to be a bassist and develops your stage presence and flair as a confident performer!

Drums

Drums are the bedrock of the contemporary popular music rhythm section. They provide a steady beat and rock-solid groove! Using drum rudiments and snare drum etudes, our highly-experienced instructors will guide you to the highest levels of certification provided by the internationally recognized RSL Awards. So whether you want to play jazz like the next Buddy Rich or progressive rock like Mike Portnoy, our syllabus will pave the way for you. Your skills will also develop to the point where you can participate in band practices with family and friends. At Hitmaker, our holistic music education teaches you to be a drummer and develops your stage presence and flair as a confident performer!

Guitar (Acoustic & Electric)

Guitar has become one of the mainstays of music in the present day. Whether soulfully strumming the acoustic guitar to an Ed Sheeran song or rocking out like Van Halen, the highly claimed RSL Awards syllabus will guide the way! Our notable guitar tutors use a combination of songs, etudes, and technical exercises such as scales to teach guitar essentials. With their industry experience, you will experience the ins and outs of what it means to be a guitarist. Both acoustic and electric guitar tracks are offered, along with the opportunity to gain internationally recognized accreditation. At Hitmaker, our holistic music education prepares you to be a guitarist and develops your stage presence and flair as a confident performer!

Music Production

Our music production syllabus is one of the most unique ones in the region. As an avid certified centre, we provide courses in the Pro Tools DAW and Sibelius notation software and offer the option to certify students as proficient software users. We also provide a structured music production education with RSL Awards, an internationally accredited music examination board. Built with academic grounding and industry relevance in mind, the RSL syllabus seeks to equip students with skills applicable to any music production software. Our faculty are all industry veterans who juggle their practical skills with their passion for education. At Hitmaker, our holistic music education prepares you to be a producer and develops your all-roundedness as an artist. We believe that identity and appreciation for the fine arts go hand-in-hand when nurturing a holistic individual.

Piano/Keyboard

As shown in our double piano offerings in both classical and pop tracks, the piano is a highly versatile instrument. Our highly-qualified industry veteran tutors have played for local and international artists. They will guide the student to mastery by using musical pieces and technical exercises like scales and etudes. The student will learn pop song melody and accompaniment techniques in the vein of Stevie Wonder or Weather Report, even having the chance to play challenging jazz voicings. Additionally, a separate keyboard course that focuses on playing synth lines is also offered for the more electronically inclined. Both piano and keyboard syllabi are curated under the acclaimed RSL Awards syllabus and can be taken on their own or concurrently. At Hitmaker, our holistic music education teaches you to be a pianist and/or keyboardist and develops your stage presence and flair as a confident performer!

Ukulele

A unique instrument that has taken the world by storm in recent years, we are proud to introduce our ukulele syllabus here at Hitmaker! As a serious or gateway instrument for young children whose hands are still too small to play the guitar, it will surely charm you! The uke, as it is affectionally called, gives Hawaiian vibes, but it can play any kind of music. From strumming pop songs by Bruno Mars or playing melody lines of iconic oldies by Bill Withers, this instrument will enrich your musical experiences. Following the acclaimed RSL Awards syllabus, students will gain confidence with performing and accustom their ears to tunes! At Hitmaker, our holistic music education prepares you to be a ukulele player and develops your stage presence and flair as a confident performer!

Vocals

The voice is the first instrument ever, and it has successfully made its way to the forefront of popular music in the present day. However, students passionate about singing must find a nurturing and technically sound voice teacher to avoid straining their voice. We offer this and much more at Hitmaker! Following the highly-acclaimed RSL Awards syllabus, our vocal teachers will teach you to safely belt high notes and croon warm tones. This will be achieved through comprehensive technical exercises, including scales and arpeggios. Students will then learn how to accurately and safely sing power ballads by the likes of Whitney Houston or sweet jazz standards by Ella Fitzgerald. At Hitmaker, our holistic music education prepares you to be a vocalist and develops your stage presence and flair as a confident performer!
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