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Understand how music works
Music Theory lessons in Enumclaw and online
Music theory lessons can target a student’s specific needs or provide a complete course of study in preparation for college-level music work.
What to expect
Music theory shaped around where the student is going.
Students may focus on a particular area of theory or follow a complete, sequential program that builds the foundation needed for college music study.
What students learn
Skills that work together.
- Read and understand music notation with confidence
- Understand rhythm, meter, scales, and key relationships
- Build practical knowledge of harmony and chord function
- Develop ear-training and listening skills
- Analyze how musical ideas work together
- Prepare for the expectations of college-level music theory
Curriculum and repertoire
A strong foundation with room to explore.
The course may be customized to address a student’s immediate needs or expanded into a full, sequential college-preparation program. Content and pacing are determined by the student’s experience, goals, strengths, and areas for growth.
- Notation and rhythmic fluency
- Scales, keys, intervals, chords, and harmony
- Ear training and critical listening
- Analysis connected to music the student performs and studies
Books and materials
What students will need.
- Lesson materials are provided unless otherwise specified
- Additional materials are selected only when required by the student’s needs
- Assigned scores, listening examples, and exercises
- A reliable way to complete and share written work for online lessons
Teaching approach
Technique through meaningful music.
Theory is taught as a practical musical language rather than a collection of disconnected rules. Lessons connect written work, listening, analysis, performance, and creativity so students understand both how a concept works and why it matters.
Practice expectations
Practice grows with the student.
Assignments are adjusted to the student’s level, with an emphasis on consistent daily playing and gradual growth.
Complete focused exercises that reinforce the concepts introduced during each lesson.
Identify theory concepts in assigned examples and in music the student already knows and performs.
Students following the comprehensive pathway build fluency through regular review, cumulative assignments, and increasingly advanced analysis.
Book music theory lessons
Music Theory lessons in Enumclaw or online.
Choose in-person instruction at the Enumclaw Music Building or learn from home through online lessons.
Lesson-length options
30, 45, and 60 minute lessons are available.
45 minutes$6660 minutes$96
Multiple-lesson and sibling discountsSave $5 per lesson when taking multiple lessons each week. Families also receive $5 off each lesson for every sibling enrolled.To schedule lessons with these discounts, email office@PACmusicAcademy.com with your preferred days and times from the availability shown in the calendar.
The online scheduler displays 30-minute time slots only. If you would like a 45- or 60-minute weekly lesson, book your preferred starting time and let Aaron know during your first lesson so your regular lesson length can be arranged.
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