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FARABI MUSIC EDUCATION CENTER

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Indonesia’s singular learning lab for the music of today—and tomorrow

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Programs

  • CONTEMPORARY

    Contemporary

    Contemporary Performance Program will guide you to refine your musicianship, develop your collaboration skills and stand out as a performer. You will emerge with the skills and confidence you need to perform on stage and in the studio in a variety of musical styles.

  • Classical

    Classical Studies

    The Classical Program provides courses from elementary through to advanced levels. With the completion of each level, students further hone their skills and develop their ability to play music independently while nurturing a lifelong appreciation for music making.

  • Special

    Special Program

    With a Music Composition for Visual Media certificate, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to work on high-profile projects, such as major motion pictures, television shows, and video games. This can lead to greater exposure and recognition, as well as higher pay and more opportunities

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[Special Program] JAZZ IMPROVISATION , COMPOSITION and ARRANGING with David Manuhutu.

Written on February 15th, 2018. Posted in News | Takes 7 min reading.

Jazz Improvisation

Learn the basic concepts of improvisation with David Manuhutu, including the melodic and harmonic processes that contribute to the instinctive skills that an improviser puts to use when taking a solo. The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of modern improvisation and how to go about mastering the different musical and mental skills involved. Students who complete this course will know what to practice and how to practice the various aspects of improvising, in addition to understanding how the improviser spontaneously communicates to the listeners through their musical creations.

On completion of the programme, the student must have well-developed knowledge and skills in order to work in a professional capacity in various forms – either as a soloist, a member of an established ensemble, or in freely formed groups. The student must also have developed his/her ability for independent study.

Sylabus:

  • Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
  • Exploring Improvisation as a Language
  • Vocabulary on Jazz Improvisation
  • Scales
  • Harmony for Improvisation
  • Theme and Variation

Level :

  • Intermediate
  • Advance
  • 6 weeks of study/2 times a week (2 hours each)

Composing and Arranging

 On our composition and arranging course you will explore instrument use, range, writing techniques and harmonic ideas in contemporary, film, classical and jazz music traditions.

Sylabus:

  • Rhythm Section
  • Working with vocalist
  • Writing for Three Horns and Rhythm Section
  • Writing for Five Horns
  • Final Project (Five Horns and Rhythm Section)

Level :

  • Intermediate
  • 6 weeks of study/2 times a week (2 hours each)

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Farabi Music Education Center

Farabi Music Education Center was founded and led by prominent Indonesian pianist, composer, producer and cultural icon Dwiki Dharmawan. Farabi Music Course Performance Programs are a unique combination of contemporary music performance and rigorous education in traditional music disciplines.

For more than 25 years, the Farabi Music Education Center course has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music bussines. The alumnae of Farabi has successfully continued his musical education at various music institutions abroad and has also been successful in his career throughout the music industry.

Farabi Music Education Center

Farabi Music Education Center was founded and led by prominent Indonesian pianist, composer, producer and cultural icon Dwiki Dharmawan. Farabi Music Course Performance Programs are a unique combination of contemporary music performance and rigorous education in traditional music disciplines.

For more than 25 years, the Farabi Music Education Center course has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music bussines. The alumnae of Farabi has successfully continued his musical education at various music institutions abroad and has also been successful in his career throughout the music industry.