Music Theory 1
This self-paced class is perfect for students who've completed my Intro to Music Theory class, or who feel comfortable reading music. We'll continue our exploration of Music Theory through recorded lesson videos and Nearpod activities.
Grace M - BMus, MM
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Unit assessments will be assigned through Nearpod. Depending on the learner, it should take no longer than 1 hour to complete.Assessment
Assessments in this class can be used as formally or informally as students would like. Interactive questions asked throughout the lesson videos allow students to gauge their understanding of the material. The summary exercises at the end of each lesson allow students to use the information they've learned.Grading
Grades are offered by request at the completion of the class. Students should have completed all summary exercises before requesting a grade. Nearpod reports can also be generated for students at their request.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This Level 1 Music Theory class is great for students looking to explore more advanced musical concepts. We'll look at topics including majors scales, the circle of fifths, and intervals over a series of 8 lessons. Learners should have completed either my Intro to Music Theory class or be able to read music in both treble and bass clef. If you are unsure whether your learner is ready for this class, please reach out to me. Lessons will be presented using a piano keyboard as reference, however students do not need to know how to play to complete the class. Each lesson will include listening/ear training activities, as well as a Nearpod assessment. Links to Nearpod lessons will be provided within 48hours of class starting.
Learning Goals
At the end of this course students should feel comfortable creating major scales, triads, and dominant 7th chords. They should also feel comfortable with more complex rhythm patterns (sixteenth notes, sixteenth rests, etc.) and time signatures (Cut time, 3/8, and 6/8).
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Major scales and Key Signatures
- We'll discuss how we build major scales and key signatures. We'll also discuss how key signatures help us to identify scales.
- Activities: Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to identifying scales and key signatures. Nearpod collaborate board for students to post either a scale or key signature of their choosing. Lesson 2:
Chromatic Scale and Intervals
- We'll discuss how to build a chromatic scale on any note. We'll also look at basic intervals
- Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to review and identify intervals. Nearpod collaborate board for students to post their chromatic scales. Lesson 3:
Circle of Fifths
- We'll discuss how to create the Circle of Fifths in both treble and bass clefs.
- Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to practice filling in a Circle of Fifths. Lesson 4:
Intervals and Transposition
- We'll continue our discussion of intervals, discussing how to identify major, minor, augmented, diminished, and perfect intervals. We'll then use that knowledge to help us transpose music from one key to another.
- Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to practice identifying intervals. Nearpod collaborate board for students to post their transposition. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Lesson videos and assessments are presented using Nearpod.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should feel comfortable reading music in both treble and bass clef.
Supply List
While all course content will be provided in class, students may want to also have a copy of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete so they can follow along and have more written practice. Homework assignments will be given through Nearpod for students to complete.
Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music from California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Hartford
I hold a Master's Degree in Oboe Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of music at California State University, Long Beach. At the Cole Conservatory I had the privilege of studying oboe and English horn with Carolyn Hove. My Bachelor's Degree, also in Oboe Performance, is from the Hartt School of Music of the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. While there I studied with oboist Humbert Lucarelli.
I have extensive experience teaching private and group lessons, including lessons in Oboe, Piano, English Horn, Reed Making, and Music Theory. My students have gone on to win scholarships and place in honor orchestras across the country. I am also a current member of MTAC (Music Teacher's Association of California), and my students are eligible to complete their Certificate of Merit program.
Locally, I have performed with the Dana Point Symphony, Symphony Irvine, as well as other groups around Southern California. Previously, I was a long time member of the Cheshire Symphony.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
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Ages: 12-17
