Music Theory for Intermediate Level: Harmony & Function
What's included
12 live meetings
10 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 Reminder: If your student has not taken any classes with us before, we highly recommend a consultation. Each lesson is a combination of lecture, listening, and discussion about the material covered in the lesson. This course is 75% Music Theory and 25 % Ear Training. The students will work individually with the instructor to address their needs through practice tests and Ear Training exercises that will be provided by the instructor. Recommended course upon completion is 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐲, 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, & 𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 (𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝). This class will be taught through live presentations that discuss the following topics. Students will receive unlimited opportunities to discuss any of these concepts in more detail via video message or chat. 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 develop aural skills through focused ear training exercises, enabling them to identify intervals, chords, and rhythms accurately.
Learners will deepen their understanding of music theory concepts, including scales, harmony, and chord progressions, and apply this knowledge in practical exercises.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Advanced Ledger Lines, 32nd & 64th Notes, Compound Time Signatures
Learners will learn about what advanced ledger lines are in music, the differences between 32nd & 64 notes, and compound time signatures through a series of in-class activities led by the instructor.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
Learners will be introduced to different triplet rhythms and other time signatures within the simple and compound structures.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚ls
Learners will be introduced to a variety of perfect, major, and minor intervals through a series of in-class activities and be able to relate them to popular tunes to help internalize the intervals.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Augmented and Diminished, Intervals, Inversion of Intervals, Internal Review
Learners will be able to develop the skills to hear the differences between augmented and diminished intervals and receive more practice with the perfect, major, and minor intervals. They will be introduced to inversions and there will be a review.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need sheet paper, which they can receive a pdf version from the instructor.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
In a small group class setting, I provide each individual student the tools that they need to succeed in this course and have an open door policy that allows students and parents to discuss whatever shortcomings there are. Throughout my professional experience as a performing musician, it is important to be able to build the confidence of my students so that they can thrive in their learning experiences.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$228
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Completed by 58 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-5 learners per class