Psalmody, Rhythm
& Chants of the MassYou can read square notation. Now learn to sing it in the liturgy — chanting the Hours, praying the Propers, and understanding every category of chant from the Roman Mass.
Already completed Level I? Enroll in Level II directly below. Haven’t started yet? Begin with Level I.
You can read the notes.
But can you sing the liturgy?
You’ve made it through Level I. You can read square notation. You understand the basics of Church Latin. That is a genuine achievement — most people who feel called to chant never get that far. But now you’re standing at the threshold of something deeper, and the path forward isn’t obvious:
- You can read individual chants, but you don’t yet understand how the psalm tones work, or how to apply them to any text in the Office.
- You’ve heard the Ordinary of the Mass — Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei — but you don’t know how to navigate the Propers or what “syllabic,” “neumatic,” and “melismatic” mean in practice.
- You want to serve at the liturgy — as a cantor, as a schola singer, as someone who can lead the Hours — but you’re not sure how to bridge the gap between reading notes and singing prayer.
- Latin accentuation still feels uncertain, and you sense it matters for how chant sounds, but no one has explained it clearly.
“Knowing notation is the key. But the liturgy is the door. Level II shows you how to use what you’ve learned to actually pray.”
This course was a literal gift from God. The depth of Mr Jasper’s knowledge is clear, and this course offers me the reassurance of learning with a depth of understanding that would not otherwise be possible.
Dr. Ruth Butler Doctorate in Psychology · USAFrom reading notes
to singing the liturgy.
Level II is where the tradition comes alive. Building directly on the notation and history you learned in Level I, this course places chant in its natural home — the Divine Office and the Holy Mass — and teaches you how to sing it with intelligence, confidence, and reverence.
You will learn all eight psalm tones, master the art of Latin cantillation, and walk through every major category of chant in the Mass: syllabic, neumatic, melismatic. You will understand how the liturgical year shapes what is sung, and why. Every lesson builds on the last.
“I’ve been a priest for 33 years and taught myself Gregorian Chant — but I was never able to fully master it, until now.” — Fr. Anthony Mary, FSSR, New Zealand
The Divine Office
Learn to chant the Hours with genuine understanding. All eight psalm tones, their terminations and flex points, Latin accentuation, and the relationship between tone, antiphon, and text.
The Roman Mass
Navigate every category of chant in the Mass — Proper and Ordinary, syllabic through melismatic — understanding not just how to sing each piece but why it sounds the way it does.
Latin as Living Sound
Latin accentuation is not decoration — it is the structural logic that chant was written around. Learn to hear and apply it so that every chant you sing sounds the way the Church intended.
Ready to Serve
By the end of Level II, you will be equipped to function as a cantor or schola singer at the liturgy — not merely sight-reading, but singing as one formed in the tradition.
Ready to bring your chant into the liturgy?
Enroll in Level IITwo modules.
Everything you need
to sing the liturgy.
The backbone of the Divine Office. You will learn every psalm tone in the Roman tradition, how Latin accentuation governs the way chant is phrased, and how the liturgical day and year structure what is sung. By the end of this module you will be able to cantillate any psalm text to any tone — a skill that unlocks the entire Office — and you will understand the natural, speech-like rhythm that gives Gregorian Chant its distinctive flow. Topics covered include: Latin accentuation, all eight psalm tones, the liturgical year and day, proper vs ordinary, special cases and additional tones, rhythm of psalmody, cantillation, and the relationship of Latin as shaper of the melody.
The Roman Mass contains every type of chant the tradition has ever developed. You will learn the complete structure of the Mass, how to distinguish and sing the three major categories of chant — syllabic, neumatic, and melismatic — and how cadences and melodic motifs give each piece its characteristic shape and liturgical function. You will leave this module knowing not just how to sing individual chants, but why they sound the way they do and how they serve the rites they accompany.
Lessons
Level II contains 36 structured lessons across two modules, including video lessons, quizzes, and integrated practice exercises. All content is self-paced with lifetime access. Optional 1-on-1 lessons with Christopher are available within both modules.
Live, personal guidance
when you need it.
One of the most common frustrations with online music courses is the absence of a real teacher who can hear you, correct you, and guide you forward. At the GCA, that option is always available.
You can book a live 1-on-1 session directly with Christopher — for chant feedback, vocal development, or simply to ask the questions that videos can’t answer. You will be heard. You will be corrected. You will improve faster.
Learn About 1-on-1 Lessons →Do you see yourself here?
If you are a priest, deacon, or member of a religious community, you are welcome to FREE access to all levels of the GCA formation — no questions asked. Simply email [email protected] and Christopher will send you a coupon code personally.
You are not
alone in this.
One of the deepest pains in this tradition is isolation — being the only person in your parish who cares about chant. Your Level II enrollment includes lifetime access to the Cantor’s Cloister, a private global community of people exactly like you.
- Monthly live Q&A and group chant practice with Christopher
- Exclusive GCA recordings and a growing resource library
- Live guest interviews with scholars, clergy, and musicians
- A worldwide community of cantors, singers, and sacred music lovers
Voices from the formation
Having earned my Master’s in Music Performance, I can honestly say this course is equivalent to a two-semester upper-level university course — yet still accessible to beginners. A sacred music conference would barely scratch the surface of what this provides. It’s worth every penny and more.
Salma Horvath Master’s in Music Performance · Mother of six · USAThis course was a literal gift from God! The depth of Mr Jasper’s knowledge is clear and this course offers me the reassurance of learning what I need to know with a depth of understanding that would not otherwise be possible. The price of this course is very generous!
Dr. Ruth Butler Doctorate in Psychology · USABefore this course, my chant skills were hitherto unrooted in any study. Thanks to Christopher’s expert instruction, I was able to confidently sing the Tenebrae Office of Holy Week. Next year, I shall hopefully be leading it.
Sebastian Sanyal United KingdomI’ve been a priest for 33 years and taught myself Gregorian Chant — but I was never able to fully master it, until now. You have a gift at clearly conveying your message in an engaging manner.
Fr. Anthony Mary, FSSR Priest of 33 years · New ZealandStill have questions? Check the FAQ below, then enroll.
Begin Level II →
- Trained under Dom Daniel Saulnier — Abbey of Solesmes & CESR Tours, France
- Benedictine Oblate — Abbey of St. Benedict, Norcia, Italy
- 25+ years singing & directing Gregorian Chant
- Registered Instructor — Vocal Process Ltd., UK
- Certified Level 1 Instructor — The Singing Athlete, Andrew Byrne
Christopher
Jasper
Christopher Jasper taught himself square neumes from his grandfather’s Liber Usualis at age seven. He trained under Dom Daniel Saulnier at the Abbey of Solesmes — the living centre of the 19th-century chant restoration — and lived as a Benedictine postulant at the Monastery of Norcia, Italy. He has directed sacred music in parishes and cathedrals for over 25 years.
He does not teach from a curriculum. He teaches from a life formed by this tradition — and that is the difference your ear will hear.
Read the Full Story →Before you decide,
let me address this.
The liturgy is waiting
for your voice.
You have the foundation. Level II gives you the formation to use it — in the Hours, at the Mass, and in the lifelong practice of sung prayer.
Due to the significant cost of international sales tax compliance, enrollment is currently available to residents of the United States only. If you are outside the USA and wish to enroll, please contact Christopher directly at [email protected] — he will do his best to find a solution for you personally.
The Church has sung these hours and this Mass
for fifteen hundred years without interruption.
Your voice belongs in that stream.