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Trinity College of Music: Music Theory - Grade 8

In this 15-week course, learners will be able to develop their knowledge of music theory and the test-taking skills to prepare for the Trinity College of Music: Grade 8 exam by the Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon.
Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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15 live meetings
11 hrs 15 mins in-class hours
Homework
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 3-6 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 regarding the material in this course. The class time is structured according to the following topics as outlined in the Trinity College of Music. Supplementary materials will be provided for additional practice. The final meeting will consist of a mock exam where learners will be coached on how to take the practice exam for the Trinity College of Music: Grade 8 exam. 

There will be listening and writing 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. Instructions will be provided to the learners in the first meeting regarding how assignments will be submitted. While the assignments are not mandatory, it is highly recommended to complete them to receive the best results from the course and in preparing for the exam for the learner. The final class will be a mock exam where learners will be taking a sample exam of the Trinity College of Music. 

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
Learners will grasp essential music theory concepts, including scales, key signatures, time signatures, and rhythm, as a foundation for the Trinity College of Music exam.
Learners will improve their ability to analyze and interpret musical scores, preparing them for the exam's written and practical components.
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Syllabus

15 Lessons
over 15 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Transposition
 In our first week, students will refine their skills in transposition, focusing on how to shift melodies and harmonies into different keys. This practical session will enhance their understanding of key signatures and improve their overall musicianship. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Mixolydian Mode
 Students will explore the Mixolydian mode, examining its characteristics and applications in various musical contexts. This week will involve listening activities and composition exercises that incorporate the unique sound of the Mixolydian mode. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Revision (Scales & Keys)
 This week will focus on revising key concepts related to scales and keys. Students will engage in practical exercises and quizzes to reinforce their understanding and prepare for more advanced topics in the course. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Writing Melodies
 Students will delve into the creative process of writing melodies. This week emphasizes the principles of melody construction, encouraging students to apply their knowledge of scales and modes in their compositions. 
45 mins online live lesson

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Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
Caroline Campos
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
Orfilia Gil Ward
Greetings! I'm Kristine Dizon, PhD, Founder & Head Teacher of the 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (MLLC). As both the course director and the creative force behind our curriculum, I've dedicated myself to crafting an innovative educational experience that merges my extensive background as a professional musician with my fervent belief in the transformative power of combining music and language education.

At MLLC, our teaching philosophy is anchored in a dynamic, interactive curriculum designed to inspire joy and passion in the learning journey. Our team comprises elite educators, each bringing 25-30 years of expertise in fostering growth and excellence in both virtual and traditional classroom settings.

We specialize in offering immersive, live online classes, bespoke individual tutoring, and flexible self-paced courses across French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Our instructors are not only native speakers but also certified educators committed to delivering a nuanced, culturally rich learning experience. Beyond language, MLLC is your gateway to an expansive suite of music education offerings, including theory, appreciation, ear training, and history. Furthermore, we provide specialized preparatory courses for esteemed music theory exams from the Royal Conservatory of Music, ABRSM, and Trinity College of Music.

Choosing MLLC means selecting a partner dedicated to enriching your educational path with quality, innovation, and a deep commitment to personal growth. We're thrilled to welcome you to our community. Thank you for entrusting your learning journey to us!

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬

🎵 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.

 📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- 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

𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_UhPTCxBwPuHZSuBGiKYUBHGQP9VIqi/view?usp=drive_link

🎵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 is a voice, piano, music theory, and music history teacher. She also directs choirs at her church. In her spare time, April loves reading, playing games (board games and online), and watching football and baseball games.

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Education (Voice, Piano), Youngstown State University, Ohio. Graduated Summa cum laude, 1988-1992
- Professional Teaching Certification/License by Ohio Department of Education. Continuous education to maintain certification, 1992-2024
- Master's Degree in Music Performance (Voice) from Youngstown State University, Ohio, 2003, 2006-2008

𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dBgE2BYSoCuaG1bodPJ007J-82UBoOXk?usp=drive_link

🇲🇽 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘇 🗣️  is one of our Spanish teachers. Since she began college, she started working as an ESL online teacher which she has been doing for 2 years. She has also been a volunteer for 5 years, teaching various subjects across the country of Mexico, during her free time. She is a cat person, who cannot start her day without a cup of coffee. She loves watching films and reading classic novels.

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- BA in Pedagogy, University of Monterrey, 2019-2023
- 120 hour TEFL certificate, TEFL Full Circle, 2019

🇧🇷 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀 🎵  is a professional violinist who works with music, language, and arts administration.  Caroline teaches violin in Africa, several countries in South America, and the USA. She also offers Portuguese classes integrated with the Music and Language Learning Center. Caroline has a beautiful 9-month-old daughter named Lia Kayla.

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organization Development, Design Thinking, and Educational Leadership, The Global Leaders Program, 2021
- MM in Violin Performance, Azusa Pacific University, 2019
- MAT Program, Longy School of Music of Bard College, 2017
- Artist Diploma, Azusa Pacific University, 2015
- BA in Music, Violin, 2007.

 🇦🇷 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 🗣️  is a specialist Spanish Teacher with over 12 years of experience in international curricula at leading schools in New York. He holds a PhD in Spanish from New York University. Marcos loves to travel, who enjoys spending time with friends, and rides his bike everywhere!

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese Languages and Literatures, New York University (2011-2018)
- Masters Candidate in Hispanic Languages and Literature, Stony Brook University (2009-2011)
- B.A. in Literature, University of Buenos Aires (2000-2006)

𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DdfyyGb-u08dVoEJ0CZ4CAdiNZXQ_fHQ

🇲🇽 𝗢𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗱 🗣️  has over 22 years of experience in the education field, with expertise in Hispanic Linguistics, Spanish Teaching, Curriculum Development, Course Planning and Facilitation. She has experience in administering DELE and CEFR testing for language level placement.

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Bachelor's degree, Atlantic International University, Honolulu, Hawaii
​- Certified Spanish Curriculum Developer by Cervantes Spanish Institute

𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o8xCQQ47lAXJJd8hb6l_b5fefu8bMN3c?usp=drive_link

🎼 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚 🎶 is a rising conductor with a rich background in music. She's currently pursuing an MMus in Conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music after graduating from the École Normale de Musique de Paris and the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana. Josephine has conducted esteemed orchestras and participated in renowned masterclasses. Her musical journey began at the University of Oxford, where she earned a BA Hons in Music while excelling as a choral and instrumental scholar. 🌟

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Bachelor's Degree, University of Oxford
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Contemporary Repertoire Conducting

𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MB6wI6jMFj17Hqh8wFtW13XLWTpN08VA?usp=sharing

🇵🇹 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬 is a dedicated language enthusiast and experienced educator in Portuguese, French, and English. He has taught in varied settings, including tutoring Canadian diplomats in Brazilian Portuguese and teaching French to elementary students. Known for his adaptable teaching style, Gabriel tailors lessons to foster cultural immersion and support individual student needs. He holds a degree in French language and literature and is fluent in Portuguese, English, and French, with advanced skills in Danish and beginner-level Russian. His passion for languages extends to creative pursuits, with his poetry recognized in international competitions.

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Trade Certificate in International Business Management
- Bachelors Degree in French Language and Literature

🇵🇹 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢 a California native and experienced foreign language educator, has over 10 years of teaching experience. Growing up in a multicultural environment, he developed a deep curiosity about multilingual communication and its impact on personal growth. His career has included roles with non-profits and as an independent instructor, teaching Spanish, European Portuguese, French, and ESL, along with developing curriculum materials. He also provides translation services and is passionate about music, culture, and global communication. Nicholas believes in making learning enjoyable and accessible, encouraging open-minded dedication in every student.

📚𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙:
- Bachelors Degree in Spanish

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1x per week, 15 weeks
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Ages: 13-17
3-5 learners per class

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