Music Theory Lessons in Dawsonville. Amazing Teachers.

In beginner music theory classes, students can expect to learn the fundamentals of note reading, including pitch on treble and bass staves, basic time signatures and rhythm, intervals, chords, major scales and chords. Intermediate classes will involve the circle of fifths and major and minor key signatures, minor, diminished, and augmented chords, inversions, and basic chord progression analysis. In advanced classes, students will learn concepts such as extended harmony chords, secondary chords, more advanced analyses, modes, and special scales. Regardless of a student's level, class material will be geared toward his or her particular needs and goals.

Experienced teacher with masters degree in Music Composition available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! My lessons are a custom fit for each individual. There is no ONE way that everyone learns, and that is why I take the time to create lesson plans that are tailored to each student. Obviously, there are basics that every students needs to know, but beyond that, your personal musical goals will be at the forefront of your lessons with me!

*** Studio Equipment ***
Room for music lessons, professional recording and notation software, recording equipment, piano, and seating for parents.

*** Instructional Materials ***
I provide most instructional materials (worksheets, individualized lesson notes, etc.). I rarely use method books, but if a method book is desired, it will need to be provided by the student.

The mathematics of Music! I have a ton of experience studying music theory, I started when I was 12 when I wanted to learn how to improvise with my jazz saxophone. I was very lucky with the opportunities I had to learn music theory. I learned from two college educated jazz musicians before pursuing my own music education. While studying jazz studies and music business I studied both classical music theory and jazz theory quite extensively. Whether you want to become a composer, an improve soloist, or just improve your songwriting abilities, I can provide the knowledge and technical skill.

In my home country of Russia children start learning Music Theory from a very young age. I used to struggle with many concepts of music theory until one of my friends explained it to me. I love to share the knowledge that my friend and my teachers shared with me. I think Music Theory can be extremely exciting and captivating if you teach it right. My personal journey helped me find easier ways to explain these concepts to others.

Q&A:

Q.: Do you teach bi-weekly lessons?

A.: No, I do not give bi-weekly lessons, and require all of my students to take at least 4 lessons a month to be able to join my studio.

Q.: What happens if I miss a lesson?

A.: My studio policy is that all of my students are required to give me an at least 24-hour notice if they will be missing their lesson for any reason with the exception of illness or family emergencies. It is the student's responsibility to reschedule the lesson for the same week, or their lesson time will be charged in full. For ...

I started Music Theory in high school when I first took the AP Music Theory. It was by far one of my favorite classes. I loved it so much that it pushed me to major in music and picked up a Composition major in 2014. I even became a Music Theory tutor and assistant at University of North Texas.