Music is a language and, like all other languages, it has grammatical rules for the way it is written and read. Understanding the music is a critical first step in learning to play any instrument. Learning Allegro offers three different music theory classes to help students explore the written language of music and create a deeper appreciation of all different genres of music.
Beginning Music Theory
This interactive class introduces the basics of music theory in a course designed to help the beginning or intermediate music students learn the basic elements of music notation. Through hands-on activities and lessons, students will learn staff notationm rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords and more. Students will also develop dictation, eear training, and sight singing skills. This class will follow the "Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory" workbook and will create a solid foundation for students' private lessons and performances.
This class is designed for students 7-12 years old.
Classes held on Mondays 2:00-3:00pm
$80 per month (includes music theory book)
Music Theory Classes
Mini Mozarts Music Theory
This interactive class introduces the basics of music theory in a course designed to help our youngest music students learn the basic elements of music notation. Through hands-on activities and lessons, students will learn music symbols, note names, the music alphabet and more. Students will also develop ear training, and sight singing skills with the use of fingerplays and simple songs. This class will follow the "Music Theory for Young Children" workbook series and will create a solid foundation for students' entering private lessons. This class is designed for students 4-6 years old.
Classes held on Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm
$80 per month (includes music theory book)
Music Theory and Composition
In this more advanced theory class, students with a foundation of music theory will learn more complex concepts of melody, harmony, chord structure, notation and composition This course will offer unique opportunities for students to develop songwriting skills and create their own musical compositions for a variety of instruments including vocal music. Students will delve into different genres and learn about compositional styles from both past and modern eras. This class will follow the "Alfred's Essential of Music Theory" workbook and will focus in-depth on the compositional aspects of music theory. This class is designed for students 13-18 years old.
Classes held on Tuesdays 2:00-3:00pm
$80 per month (includes music theory book)
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