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Music Theory

Lance R.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 6+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2009

Ph. D in Music Theory

Learn Everything You Could Want to Know About Music from a Ph.D Music Theorist

Take lessons from a Ph.D in music theory! If you have a passion for really understanding the heart of how music works, these lessons are for you. I have taught music theory for years, and I have given lectures on musical analysis at numerous international conventions. We can start at any level with these lessons, so if you are a high school student looking for a tutor for your music theory course, or a graduate student preparing for an entrance exam, I can help you succeed.

Instructor details

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

10 AM-1 PM

2:30 PM-5 PM

Tuesday

10 AM-5 PM

Wednesday

10 AM-5 PM

Friday

8 AM-3 PM

Saturday

8 AM-10 AM

11 AM-2 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$45

45 minutes

$60

60 minutes

$75

About Lance R.

4.9

(74)

Dr. Lance R. is a Professor of Music offering private lessons online and in the Dallas area. He received his B.M. and M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of South Florida, and a Ph. D in Music Theory, with a related field in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of North Texas. His greatest expertise are as a vocal coach for all styles, and in training general musicianship skills. He also offers lessons and coaching for saxophone, piano, songwriting, and voice therapy. Lance offers a comfortable learning environment for students of all levels, from those who have never sung, picked up a saxophone, or touched a piano in their lives, to active performers looking to reach that next level. *** Specialties *** Musicianship Skills and Ear-Training Lance has years of experience teaching students how to become fluent music readers and to easily navigate difficult musical passages. Vocal Technique Development Lance has specialized training to detect and correct anything that may be getting in the way of a healthy, musical singing sound. Disclaimers: Reschedule requests made within 24hrs may be allowed, subject to availability. Same-day cancellations and no-call/no-shows will result in being charged for the scheduled lesson. In-Person Lessons: We recently adopted two puppies! They are crated on the opposite side of the room where lessons are held. They may need to be let outside during sessions. Your patience is appreciated. There is also a cat and another dog, but they keep to themselves on the other side of the house.

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Yeah, Whoa! Thinking About Vowels and Breathing

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Choosing the Right Chords

Beginner

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74 Reviews

Thomas

Online

Knowledgable, helpful, and patient.

Posted Mar 13, 2024

Fran

Online

Lance is such an awesome teacher. He has excellent communication skills, great time management, is kind, and does everything he can to help meet your goals. He helped me with a pronunciation matter, and instantly, everything I'd had trouble with made perfect sense. I hope to take different lessons with him soon. And, I highly recommend him.

Posted Feb 28, 2024

Ivan

Online

Lance is an exceptional vocal teacher: friendly, great communicator, with a vast knowledge and experience on the subject. Highly recommended!

Posted Feb 27, 2024

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Experience

Adjuct Faculty

Aug, 2019 - Present

Dallas College

Professor of Music at Dallas College. I've been teaching a "music appreciation" class for years now, where I introduce students to dozens of different musical styles and teach the history of their development.

Teaching Fellow

Aug, 2013 - May, 2016

University of North Texas

As the instructor of record, I managed two undergraduate classes in Aural Skills, courses dealing in sight-singing, ear-training, and musical dictation. In this class and in the time since then, I have trained many students that you might have called "tone-deaf" to sing in tune and with confidence.

Education

Bachelors in Music

Aug, 2007 - May, 2011

University of South Florida

Ph. D in Music Theory

Aug, 2012 - Mar, 2020

University of North Texas

Masters in Music

Aug, 2011 - May, 2012

University of South Florida

Certifications

Accessability Training

Feb, 2020

Dallas College

Awarded for successful completion of the Dallas College Accessibility training courses.

Online Teaching Certification

Oct, 2022

Dallas College Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Certification to teach online courses through Dallas College, demonstrates familiarity with online resources and online engagement strategies.

Affiliations

Barbershop Harmony Society

Aug, 2008

It’s music in a very pure form created with nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture that is pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul. Barbershop allows you to find your voice and be a part of creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Society for Music Theory

Aug, 2012

The Society for Music Theory promotes the development of and engagement with music theory as a scholarly and pedagogical discipline. We construe this discipline broadly as embracing all approaches, from conceptual to practical, and all perspectives, including those of the scholar, listener, composer, performer, teacher, and student. The Society is committed to fostering diversity, exclusivity, and gender equity in the field.