Music Theory Lessons
Have you ever wondered why your favourite song sounds the way it does?
Music theory gives us new ways to understand the music we play and listen to. It gives us a vocabulary for talking about music with other musicians, and it gives us new tools to apply as we write and play music. Music theory lessons can cover a wide variety of concepts, including the following:
- Notation
- Intervals
- Rhythm
- Scales
- Chords
- Melody writing
- Chord progressions
- Songwriting
- Composing
- Improvising
If you’d like to deepen your musical knowledge, sign up for music theory lessons today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
Fun With Music Theory Group Class
Does your child like to experiment on their instrument and ask questions about the things they learn in their lessons?
Fun With Music Theory is the class for them! This ten-month class is designed for young children (ages 8 – 10) who are experienced on their instruments and who demonstrate particular excitement about musical concepts like scales, chords, or playing by ear. The class provides a place for these children to learn among peers with similar interests, and to apply their theoretical knowledge in very practical and musical ways. Each class features a short introductory lesson on a music theory concept, helping students learn to understand and describe why the music they hear works the way it does. After each lesson a game is introduced to help students practice their new knowledge together.
This is a very fun and active class for young students excited to learn more about music. It supports the skills learned in their instrument lessons, and provides a wonderful foundation for the musical theatre writing and band classes offered as they grow older.
Sign your student up for Fun With Music Theory today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
Music Theory for Adults
Do you want to understand why the music you listen to sounds the way it does? Do you want to learn about how to use that understanding in your own musical journey? Do you systems and patterns help you lean?
Music Theory for Adults is the class for you! This four-month class is designed for adult students who want to deepen their understanding of music with an introduction to music theory. The class is designed to provide more than the typical workbook-style method for learning theory. It will approach concepts such as intervals, chords, and key signatures with an emphasis on ear training, musicality, and practical application on your instrument.
Sign up for Music Theory for Adults today!
For rates, please see the Rates page.
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