Music Theory for Beginners: Read, Hear, and Understand

Learn to read and understand music with Basics of Music Theory for Adults. Designed for beginners, singers, and instrumentalists, this foundational course covers note reading, key signatures, scales, intervals, and rhythmic ear training using Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory.

Key Student Benefits

• Open to All Musicians & Music Lovers: Perfect for singers, instrumentalists of any genre, or enthusiastic concertgoers looking for a richer listening experience.
• Master the Fundamentals: Build a solid working knowledge of note reading, key signatures, major and minor scales, intervals, and rhythm patterns.
• Bridge Reading and Hearing: Connect notation on the page with ear-training exercises so you can recognize musical patterns by sound as well as by sight.
• Elevate Your Performance & Confidence: Understanding music theory makes learning new pieces faster, memorization easier, and private practice far more rewarding.
• Structured, Guided Curriculum: Uses a clear, step-by-step workbook approach that builds skills logically week by week in a supportive group setting.

*Required Course Material: Students must purchase Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, Complete (Books 1–3) prior to class.

 

• Age Group(s): Adult
• Ages: Adults
• Instructor: CJ Waldrop
• Semester: Winter/Spring
• Duration: 10 Weeks, 60 minutes
• Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 pm
• Start Date: January 20, 2027
• Cost: $312 + $15 textbook fee

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