This circuit will amplify a signal by a factor 4. It can easily be powered by a 9V battery. No circuit board needed if assembled as follows :
PARTS LIST:
Unless otherwise stated, resistor wattage = 0.25W.
R1 = 22KΩ
R2 = 100KΩ
R3 = 10KΩ
C1 = 10µF/10V
T1 = BC549
or BC149