Warwick, RI Music Theory Lessons

I've studied traditional theory, counterpoint, and jazz harmony!
3 years at SUNY, and 4 years at Berklee College of Music

I'll break it down as much as you need. I am even happier to discuss more difficult musical topics.

Learn the ins and outs and all-abouts of music theory! All types of scales, key signatures, chord construction, diatonic chords, and much, much, much more. I have a B.M. degree from Berklee College of Music and have been teaching students these ins and outs since 1982. I can help you unravel music's myriad mysteries, too!

As a lifelong music theorist, I can take you from very beginner note reading through interval and chord identification and progressions, sight reading, sight singing and much more. I am patient, kind and respectful. I look at life with a philosophy of gratitude and a sense of humor. Learning music theory is an ongoing endeavor. We will work together at your pace to make the experience successful and enjoyable.

To become an all-round musician students need a range of interlocking skills - in performance, technique, notation, and listening and musical perception - as well as knowledge, understanding and creativity.

Hello! Teaching students at beginner and intermediate levels of music theory, I feel I can provide a solid foundation and understanding of the basics and some of the more advanced concepts and schools of thought in music theory. My experience writing songs will also provide you with a basic set of skills for writing your own.

Through our lessons, you can expect to learn or solidify your knowledge of music theory basics and move through history and the development of music to build an understanding of how music is written, as well as learn some basic composition skills.

Music theory can be confusing! An array of new terminology and concepts that have many times never been used or even acknowledged in most students' studies of learning an instrument. From freshman music majors looking for a better understanding of what your theory professor is talking about, prospective music majors seeking a head start during their high school years, and to anyone looking for a better understanding of how music works and to better their playing through theoretical application my music theory lessons will help you accomplish your goals!

No matter your level of experience, I can teach you how to use music theory in a way to actually improve your performance, composition, and/or arranging. Not everyone needs an "AP" teaching approach, but in my very first year teaching a high school AP Music Theory class we have the highest passing rate of any AP class in our school. I can help you find success with music theory too.

Whether you are a young person who wants to start composing, a high school student preparing for college, or a college music student who wants help with their classes, I can give you what you need. Just message me and let's get started.

Most music teachers from stores will give you a very standard non-personalized approach to teaching. My style of teaching focuses on the student's goals and needs. I teach Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele. I also teach songwriting skills, good practice habits, and stage presence/performance tips, the necessary skills required to be an original performing artist that I developed with my own experience pursuing a music careerMost music teachers from stores will give you a very standard non-personalized approach to teaching. My style of teaching focuses on the student's goals and needs. I teach Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele. I also teach songwriting skills, good practice habits, and stage presence/performance tips, the necessary skills required to be an original performing artist that I developed with my own experience pursuing a music career