North Liberty, IA Music Theory Lessons

Music is a universal language with many complex parts. Knowing how to read music is an important skill as well as knowing chords and how music is put together properly. If you want to learn to read basic music, write music or you are already a pro, it is important to have ear training and musical knowledge to really get your message across.

Music Theory is a broad subject. it involves reading music, understanding scales and modes, chord progressions, ear training, and more. Basically, my approach is to start with the area or areas you need to most quickly learn to reach your short term goals, then expand from there.

Music Theory is the Core of Understanding how ALL Music works anywhere in the world and applies to all Instruments. It's the insight into why we use certain Notes, Chords, & Scales and what makes them work. To have the knowledge is to be a Musician, which is to Understand that when writing a Song, or Improvising all thinks can work as long as you can make it work. It's the Musician who can figure out why it works so he or she will know where to go or what to play.

Based on the students level, my program will act as guide to understanding all focal points of theory. Ranging from reading music, counterpoint, 4 part harmony, ear training, harmonic analysis, understanding all scales and there functioning modes, etc. Opening the mind to the realm of harmony will enable the abilities to write your own music as well as strengthen the relationship you have with what you listen to.

I teach to each student individually. I have in-depth experience of music theory, from basic level to college level. While working on my doctorate, music theory was a focus of my course work.

Music theory and ear-training go hand-in-hand, and both will be discussed in lessons. If you are looking for help with Music Theory - I'm your girl! Whether we are working on basic notation, historical forms and analysis, or anything in between, I can help.

It is truly unfortunate that so often music theory is presented as a mere collection of naming systems and rules. To me, understanding music with the mind is a key ingredient to becoming an effective and inspired artist. In music lessons, I teach not just how to talk about music but the fascinating complexity of how music operates - the fundamental principles that illuminate the translation of sound into thoughts and emotional expression.

I offer instruction on a range of topics: composition, improvisation, theory, ear training, arranging, piano performance and more. While providing a broad, synergistic foundation in musical skills and understanding, I also encourage students to pursue their unique interests and inspirations. On the first lesson with a new student, I'll always go over the options for potential areas of study and work with the student to develop an appropriate course of study customized to their needs and interests. For information on the other areas of study that I

Whether you're just starting to read music, wanting to learn to compose, or learning the more nuanced aspects of music theory, I can help! In a combination of learning about the math and patterns behind music, and putting those to practice with ear training, we can work towards your goals.

Note naming, chord formations, inversions, harmony theory, ear training, melody construction, songwriting principles