In this four-week foundational course, students will learn how to play and identify intervals, triads (major, minor, diminished, and augmented), and chord inversions. This course also provides tools for improvisation at the piano. Ear training and practical theory assignments will support material covered in class. Access to a keyboard or piano during class is recommended.
Wednesdays 7-7:45 PM EST
Dates: September 23-October 14
Tuition: $200
Expanding on Music Theory 1, the primary topics in this four-week course include how to play and identify seventh chords, sixth chords, and sus chords. Through lead sheets, we will look at how these chords have been used by other songwriters. Piano or keyboard during class is recommended.
Wednesdays 7-7:45 PM EST
Dates: October 21-November 18
Tuition: $200
This four-week course builds on Theory 1 and Theory 2 and explores chord progressions typically found in popular music. This course also covers chord functions (tonic, dominant, secondary dominant, pre-dominant). Students will practice transposing chord progressions into different keys. Access to a piano or keyboard during class is recommended.
Wednesdays 1-1:45 PM EST
Dates: November 18-December 16 (No Class 11/25)
Tuition: $200
In this four-week course, students will learn how to identify major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads, chord inversions, and seventh chords. Music examples will be drawn from classical music repertoire. Ear training and written assignments will support material covered in class. Ability to read music required. Access to a keyboard or piano during class is recommended.
Thursdays 7-7:45 PM EST
Dates: September 24-October 15
Tuition: $200
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 classical music repertoire. Assignments will provide opportunities for practicing theoretical concepts at home. Ability to read music required. Access to a keyboard or piano during class is recommended.
Thursdays 9-9:45 AM EST
Dates: October 22-November 12
Tuition: $200