Practical Music Theory

Service Description

For musicians, theory is practical because it helps us hear and understand music better. Once we know the building blocks, it’s like having x-ray vision: we can instantly see how a guitar lick or melody is constructed, and why it works. Have you ever taken a solo, and found yourself lost on the fretboard?  When you look at a score or tablature, is it just a forest of symbols, or does meaning emerge from the chaos?  ​​Practical music theory can help! learn your instrument— find the notes you want on the fretboard or keyboard, without  getting lost. train your ear––figure out songs by ear, or play what you hear in your head memorize songs more easily––when you understand how a piece of music is constructed, it’s much easier to learn. ​You'll work in small groups with instructors Cameron Greider and Jack Petruzzelli, in a supportive and non-judgemental atmosphere.  Say goodbye to theory-phobia! CURRICULUM:  intervals, scale and chord construction, basic harmony and voice leading. Scale and chord shapes on guitar, bass or keyboard. Introduction to ear training. More advanced theory for those who want it.  Αnd, of course, we’ll learn licks and songs by the Beatles and others!