Theory
Rudiments, Harmony, History, Counterpoint
Theory is the foundation of every musician, and when integrated into weekly learning, can produce excellent results! Music is so much more enjoyable when you understand a few basic principles. I believe theory should be fun and I present it in a way that is not only easy to comprehend, but inspires my students to a deeper understanding of the music they create.
Group, private, and semi-private lessons are offered.
Rudiments
Level 1-8
These classes cover the building blocks of music theory: notation, scales, key signatures, chords, intervals, cadences, rhythm, and transposition.
Harmony
Levels 9, 10, ARCT
Level 9: Introductory melody writing, basic harmonization, structural analysis of Baroque dances, and basic contrapuntal techniques
Level 10: Melody writing including modulation, harmonization, harmonic and structural analysis of Baroque and Classical forms.
ARCT: Advanced chromatic harmony, modulation to remote keys, two part counterpoint and analysis.
The study of structural and harmonic analysis of repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century Eras.
Analysis
Levels 9, 10 and ARCT
Level 9: An introduction to music history through an overview of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Eras
Level 10: Focuses on the development of genres and forms from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Eras
ARCT: Focuses on the development of genres and forms from the Romantic and Modern Eras
History
