Music Theory Lessons in Pelham. Amazing Teachers.

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.)

I have been learning music theory since
the mid-70s. I became an assistant to composer and author of "The Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization" copyrighted by George Russell. I also leaned music theory traditionally. Students can learn all definable chord types, intervals and rhythms etc. I am a composer, guitarist and percussionist, who has the ability to share this information with my students !

Music theory is an important part of understanding music whether composing or performing. I studied music theory into my graduate performance degree because understanding theory informs your performance. Music theory has allowed me to perform solo and orchestral repetoire at a higher level on my primary instrument.

Music theory can be studied as a separate lesson or it can be incorporated into a performance area. As a music teacher of 47 years, I have primarily taught music theory as an integral part of my music lessons. I believe that learning music theory works best when using the piano keyboard.

Monika offers tutoring sessions in music theory for aspiring music students who are entering college, and students who are already enrolled in first or second year collegiate level theory courses.

I teach the music theory that will help you to understand, memorize, and play the music better, and to start composing your own music.