Music Theory

On-line learning and Music Theory are ideally suited to each other.

I have taught Muisc Theory successfully for many years in schools, privately and On-line.

This kind of learning can be accessible, productive and fun through platforms such as Zoom, Skype and Teams

Music Theory tuition will help you to play your own instrument and give you a better understanding of music that you listen to.

It will also give you the knowledge and skills that you need to start to write your own music.

I can help you to understand why music sounds as its does; why it is written in the way that it is, and how it is structured. You will see how music is all about patterns and repeating ideas. For example the links between scales and harmony, between rhythm, pulse and structure, and the way that all of these come together in the written diagrams that we call the ‘score’ - what you read and then put into sound.

And all of this so easy to achieve on-line. 

Each week we will go through various topics and areas of study. I then set work to do during the following week, asking students to return it to me via email for marking and assessment prior to the next lesson. Then we look at areas of confusion or that need more guidance and move on from there.

If you play an instrument, you already know the basics of Music Theory and with regular work can make rapid progress. If you are a beginner at your instrument it is a skill that you can understand with clear explanation and help.

The ability to successfully complete the Associated Board’s grade 5 Music Theory examination is required before you can enter their higher instrumental grades. So, in all probability, if you are looking to tackle grades 6, 7 and 8 on your instrument you will to do the grade 5 Theory examination. 

We can work together to quickly and carefully prepare you for the Music Theory examination using the resources and worksheets that I can provide. 

My fluency with on-line working means that I can support your learning and help you to gain an understanding of the Music Theory examination questions no matter where you are in the world.

Music Theory is above all else accessible for all and is simply a matter of showing the student how to work accurately, clearly and using the skills that they have acquired during the lessons in the examination room.