Culver City, CA Music Theory Lessons

My goal is to help you LOVE music. Technique and theory are fun, but they don't help if there is no passion. I am interested in helping you learn what YOU want to learn, and of course I will make recommendations and exercises that will help you progress. Music should be fun, and exciting, and I can help get you there.

Music is a language and through Music Theory you will learn how to speak it, read it and understand it.
The methods I use depend on your level. You will find yourself appreciating music more and more through your understanding of Music Theory.

Contrary to what some people may say learning music theory does not reduce your ability to enjoy music. In fact you may enjoy music even more after you learn some theory because the more you know about how music works the more you will be able to do as a musician.

You can learn about either or both classical and jazz theory.
From there you will understand how music works, which can help you compose one as well.

With jazz theory, you can also learn how to transcribe so that you
can apply your transcription skills to your performance.

Also, there are different scales and modes in jazz, which create different harmonies, chords, and tensions.

As a Jazz performance major at Cal State University Northridge, I have received extensive training in both classical and jazz theory. From basic scales to advance harmonic applications, I have much to offer to help expand your knowledge of music theory. I teach based on each students individual needs in order to help them realize their goals.

I studied Classical Theory and Jazz Harmony through my piano training and college education, and want to help you better understand the fundamentals of reading music.

I teach a simple, and broken down system of music theory, that is ideal for the vocalist, songwriter, and beginner or intermediate pianist to quickly grasp and apply to their practice! Taught along with piano lessons, it is the perfect way for the vocalist/ songwriter to be able to accompany themselves with basic piano chords within the first few lessons!
I use my own system, plus the Alfred's Piano books for children and adults if desired by client.

My background in music theory makes me capable of tutoring students in a wide range of music theory subjects. Through my extensive studies, I have learned about music theory and its history dating back to the Renaissance era (c. 1400s). My Music Theory Minor from Northwestern University has given me the opportunity to study music theory in many different contexts beginning with simple Roman numeral chord analysis and delving as deep as composing small four-voice fugues. A student who studies theory with me can expect to become an expert at music analysis, beginning with species counterpoint and continuing from there based on the student's subject interests. I am able to personalize the learning materials of each of my students by using different musical examples that I have studied over the fourteen theory courses I have taken so far. I took the AP Music Theory class in high school and received a 5 on the exam and am also able to help tutor students who wish to pass the test.
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I am a very patient teacher who really enjoys helping students to better understand music. I was a Theory Teaching Assistant in College, as well as an introductory music teacher (K-5th grade). I am well versed and enjoy a challenge.