The Stratford Music Theory Course

The Stratford Music Theory Course

This course has everything you need to learn the fundamentals of Music.
Madeline will guide you every step of the way, to give you a real 1 on 1 learning feel.
Madeline has been tutoring professionally for 15 years, and studying Piano & music for 30 years.

PRACTICAL LEARNING:

This course includes practical sessions including writing, drawing, listening, movement, rhythm and ear training.

There are over 80 resource sheets included in this course, and 100 videos, guided, explained, demonstrated and completed by Madeline. You don’t need to have an instrument to do this course, or have even played one ever before.

This course will suit:

• Music enthusiasts who want to take their first step into learning about the Musical world.

• People who have tried to learn Music on their own, but would prefer the guidance of a professional tutor.

• Students who at one time played an instrument but need a refresher.

• Students who are currently learning an instrument, but haven’t touched much on the Theory side of music.

• Students preparing for a Music Theory Exam Grade 1.

• Seniors who would like to learn more about music, and want to work at their own pace.

Chapters Include:

Chapter 1 - Sequences (Patterns in Music)

• The Musical Alphabet

• Alphabetic Sequences

• Sequences in Music Notation

• Let's Draw Sequences

• Sequence Practical Training

• Let's Listen: Sequences Ear Training

Chapter 2 - Notation (How to read Music)

• Graphing Musical Notation

• Organising the Alphabet

• The Range of Standard Notation

• Middle C

• Treble and Bass Clefs

• Hierarchy of Notes

• Labelling Treble Clef Notes

• Labelling Bass Clef Notes

• Mixing Treble & Bass Notes

• Let's Draw Clefs

• Choosing the correct Clef

• Stem Direction

• Adding Stems

• Sequences and Labels

• Ledger Lines

• Melody Recognition Ear Training

Chapter 3 - Intervals (Distances in Music & Ear Training)

• Interval Patterns

• Interval Identification

• Let's Draw Intervals

• Interval Ear Training

• Octaves

Chapter 4 - Accidentals (The Sharps & Flats)

• Sharps & Flats

• Naturals

• Labelling Accidentals

• Let's Draw Accidentals

• Listening to Accidentals in Action

Chapter 5 - Scales (How music works)

• Semitones & Tones

• Let's Listen: Tones & Semitones Ear Training

• The Key Signature of C Major

• The Major Scale Formula

• Exploring Tones & Semitones on different instruments

Chapter 6 - Key Signatures (The entire system of Music)

• Exploring different Major Scales

• Key Signature Order

• The Line of 5ths

• The Circle of 5ths

• Key Signature Patterns

• Let's Write: Key Signatures

• Let's Write: Scales

Chapter 7 - Quizzes (Test your knowledge so far)

• Written test about all the concepts you've learned so far

Chapter 8 - Rhythm

• Common notes & rests

• Note Hierarchy Explained

• Let's Draw: Semibreves

• Note Ratios explained 3 different ways

• Let's Draw Crotchets

• Rhythm Training Exercise 01

• Let's Draw Quavers

• Rhythm Training Exercise 02

• Drawing Rhythms

• Rhythm Training Exercise 03

• Rhythm Dictation

• Let's Draw Minims

• Rhythm Training Exercise 04

• Rhythm Training Exercise 05

• Numeric Labelling

• Rhythm Training Exercise 06

• Grouping Rhythms

• Reading & Writing Time Signatures

• Rhythm Recognition Ear Training

• Tempo

• Ties

• Rhythm Training Exercise 07

• Rhythm Structure Explored

Chapter 9 - Rhythm Quiz

• Written test about all the rhythm concepts you've learned so far

Reviews from Madeline's students:

"I have been learning piano with Madeline as my teacher for almost 7 years now. She is extremely talented but also very patient. Her love and passion for music is contagious, and over the years I have found myself enjoying piano more and more. The learning style is very intuitive and understanding based, I have never felt confused while she is explaining even the more complex musical concepts. She builds your knowledge and practical skills up over the lessons, and always has a different approach/explanation if you are finding something difficult. She has been the greatest teacher and also a dear friend to me, and I believe that there is no student that wouldn't absolutely love piano, given Madeline as their teacher."
- Finley M

"I have been learning piano with Madeline for 1 1/2 years. Starting something new, for me, was daunting. The teacher will make the experience. The environment will make you feel at ease or not.

Madeline made me feel comfortable at the beginning of the journey and got me to focus on the steps within my ability; not where i thought I should be. Madeline is clearly a lifelong pianist, which as a student you are in awe of. It is her knack of breaking things down in the simplest ways that makes the experience fulfilling and enjoyable.

As a 43-year-old father, who took piano up during COVID, for something to do, I am still learning piano because of Madeline." - Richard B

"Madeline is an amazing teacher. She is highly skilled and responds to my individual needs as a student. As a mature age student, I find Madeline's teaching style calming, respectful, challenging and motivating. I ALWAYS look forward to my weekly lesson!" - Dr Jennifer F

"If you are looking to start music lessons, I highly recommend Madeline's course at Stratford music. Madeline is an excellent teacher for both either kids and adult learners. She is patient, encouraging and supportive in her approach to teaching. Madeline has excellent knowledge of music theory and she is an exceptional musician. She puts a lot of thought and planning into developing her students skills and their love of music." -Rani G

"I started learning piano with Madeline after I retired. Madeline structures my learning to suit my level of ability, and moves me forward each week, keeping my interest whilst increasing my knowledge. I really enjoy my lessons each week. Thank you Madeline!" Maxine W

"Madeline has been piano tutoring my son for over two & a half years. Her patience, knowledge & ability to understand his capability & level of understanding has enabled him to successfully progress onwards and upwards. She lives & breathes everything related to music, which has enabled him to grow musically too. Her extended effort organising interactive annual concerts, for all students at her school is an incredible & welcoming addition to tutoring.” Phillipa B

A practical approach to Music Theory for adult beginners. Learn at your own pace with complete guidance along the way.

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What you will learn

• Feel confident in starting an instrument
• Understand the foundation of Musical Notation, Scales and Key Signatures
• Read & write musical notation in the Treble and Bass Clef

Rating: 4.65

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 8.5 hours

Instructor: Madeline Stratford