This class is a wonderful way for your learner who has some understanding of music theory to continue their study of theory. We will approach music in an engaging and practical way that is great for learners at the advanced beginner level to build their knowledge of theory and their musicianship skills. The class will be taught in a combination of lecture, listening, aural learning, and discussion. This class is interactive and the learners are encouraged to actively participate in the aural skills and discussion part of the class. The last five minutes of class is "connection time" and will be used as an opportunity for students to ask questions on the material as well as time to share a song or anything they've been working on musically outside of class. It is an opportunity to grow and for other students to gain appreciation and inspiration for music.

Curriculum:       
Class 1: Introduction to course, rhythm and time signatures
Class 2: Rhythm part 2, solfege (including using the Kodaly hand signs)
Class 3: Accidentals including flat, sharp, and natural signs; half steps, whole steps
Class 4: Scale degrees, intervals, major scales
Class 5: Constructing a major scale & intervals part 2
Class 6: Advanced rhythms (dotted rhythms, sixteenth notes, thirty-second notes, triplets)
Class 7: Ties and slurs, melody, harmony
Class 8: Key signatures and minor scales
Class 9: Minor scales part 2
Class 10: Theoretical keys, Roman Numeral Analysis
Class 11: Circle of Fifths, discuss final project
Class 12: Presentation of final project 

Each class will consist of a review of previous material taught for reinforcement and each class will build upon the previous. Miss Brooke is very patient and is passionate about teaching music to her students. She aims to teach this course in an engaging and interesting way. She looks forward to meeting and teaching your learner!