Music Theory Lessons in Ama. Amazing Teachers.

How to apply theory to your playing immediately and have a better understanding of what you may already know.

I am an experienced Theory teacher for all ages and skill levels! We can cover anything from the basics to advanced Jazz Theory and arranging. I offer a number of different approaches including Solfege, Roman Numeral Analysis, Scale Degree, and fixed tonic music theory. So whatever your learning style or approach I can add to your knowledge.

Music Theory can be quite a pain to master. I offer two class options to help alleviate some of that pain. Attend my bi-weekly class in theory that begins with a complete coverage of Music Fundamentals, or customize your educational experience with an individual lesson tailored to your specific needs as a student. (Bi-weekly course requires a minimum of ten 45-minute lessons.)

Music Theory is essential for every well-rounded musician. A musician should know why something sounds good. Simple theory includes note names, reading music, melody, and rhythm. Complex theory includes how extended chord structures relate to each other, Serialism, and harmonization.

Vince first encountered music theory when he began playing trumpet and reading music. He learned the basics; notes, scales, triads, key signatures, and time signatures. Later (especially when he first studied guitar and piano), Vince studied intervals, exotic scales, and chord progressions. At college and graduate school, he formally studied advanced music theory as applied to tonal harmony, twentieth century music, and jazz.

Often, theories are built upon other theories and thus support each other. Vince teaches the basics up to more advanced theoretical concepts - to any musician regardless of instrument - how they can be successfully applied in practice.

During the pandemic, it's crucial that students take the time to learn basic theory. Once they learn the requisite skills, they will be prepared when they return to in person instruction. Harmony, notation, rhythm, solfege, you name it! It's all teachable online and in person. You will feel more confident and will able to learn your music more quickly.