Music Theory Lessons
Private Music Theory Lessons in Windsor, Connecticut / Online Theory Class (Only $25)!
Understand How Music Works
Music theory isn't just a collection of rules to memorize. It's a way of understanding the relationships between notes, chords, rhythm, melody, and harmony—and once you begin to see those relationships, music starts to make a lot more sense.
Whether you're a musician who wants to fill in some gaps, a songwriter looking for new tools, or someone who simply wants to understand the music you love, I'll help you connect the dots between theory, sound, and music.
Whether you're a musician who wants to fill in some gaps, a songwriter looking for new tools, or someone who simply wants to understand the music you love, I'll help you connect the dots between theory, sound, and music.
From Theory to Music
The most useful theory is theory you can hear, play, and apply. Rather than studying abstract concepts in isolation, we'll connect what you're learning directly to the music you're interested in. Depending on your goals, we might explore:
Scales and modes
Chords and chord construction
Chord progressions
Keys and tonal relationships
Intervals
Melody and harmony
Rhythm and meter
Functional harmony
Roman numeral analysis
Ear training
Improvisation
Songwriting and composition
The goal is not simply to know the terminology. It's to develop an understanding of music that you can actually use.
Scales and modes
Chords and chord construction
Chord progressions
Keys and tonal relationships
Intervals
Melody and harmony
Rhythm and meter
Functional harmony
Roman numeral analysis
Ear training
Improvisation
Songwriting and composition
The goal is not simply to know the terminology. It's to develop an understanding of music that you can actually use.
Make Sense of the Fretboard or Keyboard
Music theory becomes especially powerful when you can see how it applies to your instrument. Whether you play guitar, piano, or another instrument, we'll connect theoretical ideas to the notes and patterns you're actually playing.
You'll begin to recognize patterns and relationships that can make reading, improvising, learning songs, and creating your own music much easier.
You'll begin to recognize patterns and relationships that can make reading, improvising, learning songs, and creating your own music much easier.
For Musicians at Any Level
You don't need to be an advanced musician to study theory. We can start with the fundamentals or dive into more advanced concepts depending on your experience and interests.
Maybe you've learned music by ear and want to understand why the things you play work. Maybe you've taken lessons but never quite understood the theory behind them. Or perhaps you're already comfortable with theory and want to explore harmony, improvisation, or composition more deeply.
We'll start where you are and build from there.
Maybe you've learned music by ear and want to understand why the things you play work. Maybe you've taken lessons but never quite understood the theory behind them. Or perhaps you're already comfortable with theory and want to explore harmony, improvisation, or composition more deeply.
We'll start where you are and build from there.
Theory For Songwriters and Creative Musicians
A deeper understanding of music can open up new creative possibilities. Theory can help you understand why a chord progression works, find new directions when you're stuck, create stronger melodies, and make more intentional musical choices.
My goal is to give you tools for understanding and creating music—not rules that limit your creativity.
My goal is to give you tools for understanding and creating music—not rules that limit your creativity.
Music Theory Class
Learn music theory in a relaxed, affordable group setting.
I offer a weekly online music theory class for $25 per class. Each one-hour class explores the ideas behind the music we hear and play, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and apply what you're learning.
All levels are welcome. Whether you're just beginning to explore music theory or you're an experienced musician looking to fill in some gaps and deepen your understanding, you can join the class at your own level.
Because the class meets in a group setting, it's offered at a lower cost than private lessons while still providing an opportunity to learn directly with me.
1-hour class • Once a week • $25 per class • All levels welcome
All levels are welcome. Whether you're just beginning to explore music theory or you're an experienced musician looking to fill in some gaps and deepen your understanding, you can join the class at your own level.
Because the class meets in a group setting, it's offered at a lower cost than private lessons while still providing an opportunity to learn directly with me.
1-hour class • Once a week • $25 per class • All levels welcome
In-person and Online Music Theory Lessons
Music theory lessons are available in person at my home studio in Windsor, Connecticut, as well as online. Lessons can be studied on their own or combined with guitar, piano, songwriting, or other musical interests.
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