Celebrate Theory: The Royal Conservatory Music Theory Level 2
In this 8-week music theory course that follows the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum, students will learn a variety of topics in music theory, including musical pitch, notation, scales, rhythm, and intervals.
Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly to help learners apply the concepts through various exercises. Additionally, there will be recording assignments to further enhance their practice and understanding.Certificate of Completion
Families may request a certificate of completion once the course has been successfully finished. This certificate serves as a formal acknowledgment of the learner’s participation and achievement, providing a tangible record of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.Class Experience
Register today with the Music & Language Learning Center with a $10 discount: 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟎 Students will learn through lectures, readings, exercises, and listening assignments provided by the teacher. This is a live interactive online course limited to 6 students to ensure exclusivity and that each student receives the attention they need from the instructor. Students may email the instructor if there are any questions. The class time is structured according to the following topics as outlined in the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada which helps support the study of music theory at every state of musical development. This section is designed for the young learner's pace. Supplementary materials will be provided for additional practice. Assignments will be due two days prior to the scheduled meeting to allow the instructor to provide timely feedback to the learner via the Outschool classroom. Upon completion, the following class would be 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 & 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬.
Learning Goals
Students will build a strong understanding of basic music theory concepts through interactive lectures, readings, and exercises based on the Royal Conservatory of Music guidelines.Students will learn to identify and notate musical pitches and symbols, developing a solid foundation in reading and writing music.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
Learners will introduce themselves to one another and review key concepts from the Level 1 class. Learners will learn to develop their skills in active listening through the Menuetto in C Major. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Learners will develop their knowledge about ledger lines and stems, accidentals, half steps, and whole steps. There will be a discussion about different musical symbols that include measure numbers and repeat signs. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦
Learners will continue to develop their knowledge with notes and rest values, time signatures, and there will be a listening activity completed in class. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬
Learners will learn more about major scale patterns, different key signatures, how to write their own melodies, the differences between relative major and minor scales, and the harmonic scale. 45 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
🎵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 🗣️ is Founder of the Music & Language Learning Center. Currently serves at the Banting Postdoctoral Fellow (2024-2026) at Concordia University, Montréal, she is also recipient of the Fulbright and Portuguese Science & Technology awards. She is an internationally known linguist, teacher, and professional musician who has taught on four continents. Her passion for service stemmed from her work as an AmeriCorps Vista Fellow. In her spare time, she likes to play with her pet rabbit, Señor Blanco.
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- 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰, Concordia University, 2024-2026
- PhD in Cultural Studies, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal as 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂çã𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒂 𝒄𝒊ê𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂 𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒂 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓, 2016-2022 (suma cum laude)
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Music Theory and Analysis with distinction, Berklee College of Music, 2021-2022
- Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organization Development, Design Thinking and Education Leadership, Global Leaders Program, 2021-2022
- Diplôme de direction d’orchestre, Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, 2019-2020
- Prix de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire de Versailles, 2018-2020
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clarinet Performance ‘aluna extraordinaria’, Escola Superior de Música e Artes Espectáculo as 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓, 2014-2015
- MM in Clarinet Performance, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 2012-2014
- BA in European History and Music, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2008-2012
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Live Group Course
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class
