class schedule

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FINISHED CLASSES

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How To Do Reggae Worship (Mohr, Nalimu, Costa, Taimes)
Premiers Aug 4 - 12:00am PST

  • The award-winning producers and arrangers of our biggest hits (Hosanna, Oceans, Here I Am To Worship, Reckless Love, and Waymaker) show you how to take any worship track and give it the most authentic reggae feel possible without losing the essence of the original song -- because everything sounds better when done in reggae! This is a crucial first lesson for any instrumentalist/vocalist who plans on participating in any of our other courses.

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Sermon Interpretation (Michelle and guest) 
Premiers Aug 5 - 12:00am PST

  • Christafari’s translator Michelle Oliveria (Portuguese/English/Spanish) teaches you the art of biblically translating a Gospel sermon with accuracy, passion, and cultural relevance.

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Reggae Drums (Markus Ritchie)
Premiers Aug 6 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn three essential reggae beats and various techniques that Markus has mastered over the last two years playing live with Christafari. Great for beginners!

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Reggae Keys (Justin Nalimu)
Premiers Aug 7 - 12:00am PST

  • Justin shows you how to play reggae piano, organ, and bubble.

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Live Percussion (Mark and Monique Ritchie) 
Premiers Aug 10 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn conga, djembe, shaker, tambourine, cabassa, and more from two of Christafari's best studio percussionists.

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Cinematography (Luís Juarez, Mark Mohr, & Benjamin Tang) 
Premiers Aug 11 - 12:00am PST          

  • Learn cinematography techniques from the makers of over one hundred music videos. These tips will elevate your production level and increase your impact for the Gospel.

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Afro Fusion Dance (Nikita Carter) 
Premiers Aug 12 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn new techniques and choreography for your dance vocabulary. Nikita will take you through a fusion of dance styles such as reggae, afro beats, hip hop, rhythm, and contemporary.  She will also teach you the choreography for our song Imigongo. This class requires full physical participation

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Management (Torie Hoopii) 
Premiers Aug 13 - 12:00am PST

  • Christafari’s manager for the last decade shares essential principles for managing a band or music career. Learn how to manage an independent artist or even manage yourself on a shoestring budget with maximum effectiveness.

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Reggae Bass (Blackman, Taimes, and Carter)
Premiers Aug 14 - 12:00am PST  

  • Learn from Christafari's three bassists how to play reggae -- whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert. Learn how to create your own bass lines from major, minor, triad, and tetrad scales with ease. 

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Band Leading (Mark Mohr, Avion Blackman, & Torie Hoopii) 
Premiers Aug 15 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn from Mark Mohr’s leadership successes and failures over the last 30 years as he has navigated Christafari through various seasons of the band.   

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Reggae Guitar (Renato Taimes) 
Premiers Aug 18 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn different variations of rhythm guitar and how to authentically play a flatpick. 

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Songwriting (Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Aug 19 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to pen a timeless song that will be true to your heart and in line with God’s Word.   

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Lead Guitar (Renato Taimes) 
Premiers Aug 20 - 12:00am PST

  • Renato Taimes from Sao Paulo, Brazil shows you how to create the most innovative lead guitar using different gear and pedals. Whether it's reggae, rock, or worship, original lead guitar is essential!

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Live Keys (Justin Nalimu)
Premiers Aug 21 - 12:00am PST

  • Our keyboardist Justin Nalimu walks you through his live set up, whether he is playing a massive audience or small church. Learn the art of capturing the best sound for reggae and/or worship in any live setting.

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Sound Engineering Fundamentals (Connor Lott) 
Premiers Aug 24 - 12:00am PST

  • Join Christafari’s audio engineer Connor Lott and learn the fundamentals of live production as a mixing engineer so you can avoid problems before they occur.

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No Budget Music Videos (Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Aug 25 - 12:00am PST   

  • So you have a song and you want to create a video for it? Award winning director/producer Mark Mohr will take you from rough concept to a million + views with little or no budget. Learn all his guerrilla shooting techniques and shoestring budget tips that will result in a high-impact, quality video.   

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Social Media (Torie Hoopii) 
Premiers Aug 26 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to grow your followers, get verified, and keep the focus on God. You’ll be taught proven tools on how to market your band or brand successfully on all social media platforms. Find out what works best for Christafari and how to tell your story for God's glory.   

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Vocal Basics Lead and Background (Blackman, Mohr, Carter, Williams) 
Premiers Aug 27 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn the techniques Avion Blackman applies to her lead and background vocals, along with what warmups she does. Get tips on how to improve your vocal tone, timbre, agility, breathing, intonation, vocal health, and overall stage presence.  

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Youth Ministry and Teaching (Mark Johnston) 
Premiers Aug 28 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to creatively develop and inspire student leaders for a lifetime of ministry.  

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Teaching Experientially (Mark Johnston)
Premiers Aug 29 - 12:00am PST

  • Evangelist and author Pastor Mark Johnston shares how to teach deep Biblical truths using visual objects, short stories, and his unique experiential methods. 

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Tour Management (Torie Hoopii & Michelle Oliveira) 
Monday June 15 - 3:00 PM PST

  • Learn how to effectively manage a tour the right way. Torie Hoopii & Michelle Oliveira have years of experience managing tours on every continent for Christafari. Learn how to handle a successful, low-budget concert tour or mission trip with the fewest headaches.   

  • Replay live September 1, 12:00am PST

Song Mixing (Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Sept 2 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to mix a song so that it hits hard today, yet truly stands the test of time -- from award-winning, chart-topping producer Mark Mohr.   

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The Power Of A Chord Progression (Renato Taimes) 
Premiers Sept 3 - 12:00am PST

  • Tired of hearing the same sound and chord progressions over and over again? Learn how to think outside the box with innovative progressions that will revolutionize your sound. Whether you play keys, guitar, or bass, this class is essential for any creative musician/songwriter. 

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Live Sound (Connor Lott) 
Premiers Sept 4 - 12:00am PST

  • Whether you're in a small church or a massive stadium, learn from Christafari’s audio engineer Connor Lott on how to master your mix in any setting to create the best sonic experience.

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Worship Keys (Justin Nalimu and David Fohe) 
Premiers Sept 7 - 12:00am PST

  • Justin will talk about popular worship sounds and guide you to resources to get the latest and trending patches in worship music. He will also talk about the dynamics involved in backing a pastor or speaker in church. Featuring Guest Worship Leader/Pastor David Fohe who has been Justin’s worship leader for many years & who currently pastors Faith Vision International in Watts California. Dave is also one half of the Gospel Reggae band Imisi & sings background vocals on Christafari albums.

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iPhone Filmmaking (Luís Juarez & Mark Mohr)
Premiers Sept 8 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to shoot like a pro on an iPhone/mobile phone from award winning director Luis Juarez, the founder of the Indie Phone Film Festival. Luis and Mark will share how you can create a video like “What a Beautiful Name” using just your phone!

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Building Beats and Programming A Song (Justin Nalimu)
Premiers Sept 9 - 12:00am PST

  • Interested in home recording? Chart-topping producer Justin Nalimu teaches you how to build a beat /song from scratch using just a keyboard and Logic Pro X.

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Promoting An Album/Concert (Mark Mohr and Torie Hoopii) 
Premiers Sept 10 - 12:00am PST

  • Mark Mohr and Torie Hoopii have promoted hundreds of concerts and dozens of albums (including six #1 Reggae Billboard albums) with no or little budget. Learn their highly effective tips.

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Brass and Woodwinds (Nick Cedillo) 
Premiers Sept 11 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to play trumpet, sax, and trombone from Christafari's virtuoso horn player, and how to do everything with excellence for the Lord.    

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Sermon Writing (Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Sept 14 - 12:00am PST

  • Discover how to craft and deliver a sermon with the least amount of stress that will lead to the greatest amount of impact and application.   

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Building A Song From Scratch (Renato Taimes)
Premiers Sept 15 - 12:00am PST       

  • Christafari's producer/guitarist/bassist shows you how to build a song in one sitting from a simple voice memo to a finished production using splice loops and live instruments.    

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Personal Evangelism (Michelle Oliviera & Connor Lott) 
Premiers Sept 16 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn from Michelle and Connor how to share the Gospel daily with family, friends, coworkers, and strangers.   

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Rocksteady/Ska Drums (Fritz Madden) 
Premiers Sept 17 - 12:00am PST

  • Before reggae there were ska and rocksteady. Former Christafari drummer Fritz Madden shows you how to play these classic styles with authenticity.

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Vocal Recording (Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Sept 18 - 12:00am PST

  • Producing vocals isn’t easy. Mark Mohr teaches you how to deliver, record, comp, tune, EQ, and add plug-ins/effects to both lead and background vocals in the studio. Learn what technique he used to win his Vocal Recording of the Year award, plus a host of other tricks.   

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Ministering to Mormons (Connor Lott) 
Premiers Sept 21 - 12:00am PST

  • Love your Mormon neighbor or a visitor at your door by learning key beliefs and how to share saving truths with gentleness, love, and respect.

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Album Production (Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Sept 22 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn how to produce an album, EP, or single. Discover a host of studio production tips. Understand the art of dealing with other people’s opinions while budgeting time, money, and delivering a product with excellence.   

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Reggae Ukulele (Justin Nalimu)   
Premiers Sept 23 - 12:00am PST       

  • Justin Nalimu from Hawaii teaches us how to play his first instrument, the ukulele. Learn how to tune and play basic chords, whether you are beginner or intermediate player. By the end of the session you will be taught how to play our reggae version of “Waymaker.”   

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Concert Booking (Mark Mohr and Torie Hoopii) 
Premiers Sept 24 - 12:00am PST

  • Learn from Mark Mohr and Torie Hoopii the key principles of how to book a successful show or tour. Whether you are booking locally or on the other side of the world, these tips will help any independent artist fill their concert schedule.              

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Becoming a Full Time Missionary (Whole Band) 
Premiers Sept 25 - 12:00am PST

  • Christafari will walk you through the move that each one of us took from a regular job to full-time musicianaries. Learn how to follow God's voice and step into your specific calling.

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Fundraising 101 (Nikita Carter and Mark Mohr) 
Premiers Sept 28 - 12:00am PST

  • Are you called missions, but don't know how to raise the funds? Nikita and Mark will share some of the tools Christafari has applied for personal support raising and how to become fully-funded.   

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