What is it about:

– Learn to read, write, recognize and sing pichtes by ear using solfege (Do, Re Mi…)

– Study the building blocks of music through music theory, starting from rhythm, intervals and chords and then recognize them through listening.

– At later stages, put all of the above in context by learning about harmony, counterpoint, music form and style

– A dash of music history in every class


Ear training and theory are essential to improving reading and comprehension of music. You can think of the combination as basic literacy in a context of tonal music. Very often in your instrument lessons you will learn enough to be able to play, but simply won’t have time for in depth work on each subject. This class is dedicated to developing these often overlooked and underrated skills.

Ear training includes learning how to recognize and reproduce pitches and rhythm by ear. How to sing what you read and recognize/write down what you hear. This helps students to read music faster, better notice mistakes when playing and also correct themselves more accurately when practicing.

Music theory introduces the student to the building blocks and inner workings of tonal music, giving them a foundation of understanding that they can apply when they learn new pieces on their instruments.

Learning these skills lends itself better too classroom setting, and the starting level of the students in the group determines the curriculum. Groups will be formed from students with a similar level of knowledge, with 3 to 5 students in each.

We welcome all music students, learning any instrument, to join this class!