Summer Courses

Music Theory 1 (Online) for Adults: Chords

In this four-week course, adult learners will develop and apply music theory skills for musical analysis and/or songwriting. Students will learn how to play and identify triads (major, minor, diminished, and augmented), chord inversions, sixth chords, seventh chords and suspended chords. Music examples will be drawn from both popular and classical music repertoire. Musical analysis and ear training assignments will support the material covered in class. Access to a keyboard or piano is recommended.

$200

Tuesdays, July 7-28

Section 1 1-1:45 PM EST/ 10-10:45 AM PST

OR

Section 2 7-7:45 PM EST/4-4:45 PM PST

Tuesdays, August 4-25

Section 1 1-1:45 PM EST/ 10-10:45 AM PST

OR

Section 2 7-7:45 PM EST/4-4:45 PM PST

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Fall COURSES

  • Music Theory 1 (Online) for Adults: Chords

    This four-week course is the first of a set of courses designed for adult learners to develop and apply music theory skills for musical analysis and/or songwriting. Students will learn how to play and identify triads (major, minor, diminished, and augmented), chord inversions, and seventh chords. Music examples will be drawn from both popular and classical music repertoire. Musical analysis and ear training assignments will support the material covered in class. Access to a keyboard or piano is recommended.

    Tuesdays 1-1:45 PM EST

    Classes start the first Tuesday of every month

    Tuition: $250

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  • Music Theory 2 (Online) for Adults: Chord Progressions and Chord Functions

    The primary topics in this four-week course include chord progressions and chord functions (tonic, dominant, pre-dominant, and secondary dominants). Music examples will be drawn from popular music, jazz, and classical music repertoire. Assignments will provide opportunities for practicing theoretical concepts at home. Access to a keyboard or piano is recommended.

    Tuesdays 2-2:45 PM EST

    Classes start the first Tuesday of every month

    Tuition: $250

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  • Music Theory 3 (Online) for Adults: The Circle of Fifths, Scales, and Modes

    This four-week course focuses on the standard major and minor scales of the circle of fifths as well as pentatonic, blues, whole tone scales, and modes. Music examples will be drawn from popular music, jazz, and classical music repertoire. Assignments will provide opportunities for ear training and applying theoretical concepts at home. Access to a keyboard or piano is recommended.

    Wednesdays 1-1:45 PM EST

    Classes start the first Wednesday of every month

    Tuition: $250

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