Music Theory and Ear Training: Read, Write, and Hear Music

Understanding how music works shouldn't feel like decoding an ancient language. This course demystifies music theory, giving you the tools to read, write, and truly hear the structure behind your favorite songs. You will transition from a passive listener to an active musician who understands rhythm, melody, and harmony. Through clear, step-by-step written explanations and practical exercises, you will develop your musical ear, learn to read sheet music, and grasp the rhythmic structures that drive global music styles. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational concepts including pitch, intervals, scales, and the circle of fifths - Read and write standard musical notation, clefs, and key signatures with confidence - Identify rhythmic patterns, time signatures, and syncopation through structured written exercises - Develop ear training techniques to recognize intervals, chords, and melodies by ear - Analyze modern chord progressions and lead sheets used in contemporary music - Apply music theory principles to transcribe simple melodies and rhythms onto paper The course starts with basic terminology and notation fundamentals before moving into rhythm, harmony, and practical ear-training techniques. You will progress through written examples and self-paced exercises designed to build your musical confidence. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring songwriters, and instrumentalists with no prior formal music theory training. Start your journey into the language of music today.