“Private Music Theory Lessons”

Class
Steve Marks
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(22)
This class combines elements of music theory, functional keyboard instruction, ear training, sight singing and transcription skills to improve the student's overall musicianship.

Class experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
The goal of this class is to help the student understand and master basic musicianship skills.

Topics we will cover include:

Fundamentals of pitch and rhythm notation.
Finding the notes on the keyboard.
Matching pitch.
Playing the C major scale on the keyboard
Notes and rests.
Singing the major scale.
Playing major scales with sharps. (G, D etc.)
Playing major scales with flats. (F, Bb etc.)

Pitch id exercise 1. (treble and bass clef.)
Progressive rhythm etudes
Progressive sight singing melodies 

Intervals; starting with diatonic intervals from major scale and eventually chromatic intervals.
chord structure 
Playing the chords of the major scales starting with C major
Playing chord progressions on the keyboard.
Rhythmic and melodic transcription
Homework Offered
there will be a small amount of written homework and some keyboard and vocal exercises to practice.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment
Grades Offered
Teacher will give handouts for students.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(22)
Profile
Steve teaches at the Bass Collective in New York City and is the author of several books for bassists: Developing Reading Skills for the Contemporary Bassists, and Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian Rhythms for the Bass. 

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1-on-1 Lessons

$45

per session
Meets on demand
55 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-18

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