MUSIC 101 Basic Music Theory

27 hours of lecture [Prerequisite: None]

Students may take a music theory test to "place out" of this class. The cost to take this test is $40.

This course is an introduction to music theory. Students will learn -

• Musical Instruments - what they sound like
  
• Reading music / Playing Notes (student is issued a small musical keyboard)
• Rhythm
• Harmony 1 (Staffs, Half Steps / Whole Steps, Sharps / Flats, Intervals)
• Harmony 2 (Key Signatures, Circle of Fifths, Scales)
• Harmony 3 (Chords, Chord Progressions, Substitutions)
• Ear Training
• Melody (Creating, Altering)
• Song Form / Chart Reading / Writing
• Arranging

 

Music Theory Instructor

Kyle Smith

Berklee College of Music honor graduate, Kyle Smith, has played guitar and bass in numerous bands and ensembles, performing in theater productions, touring acts, and recording studios in New York City, Boston, and across Texas. He is an active multi-instrumentalist, studio engineer, writer, and producer. Kyle began playing guitar at age 11, and is an experienced teacher and mentor.

Kyle has been in music ministry since 2005. He currently serves as Worship Leader at Community Bible Church, Boerne and teaches guitar, drums, and piano at the Community Bible Church School of Fine Arts.

Kyle has been married to Kristy, also a Berklee college of Music grad, since 2008. They share a passion for writing music and leading worship together. They also share a love for their dog, Tex.

 

 

 

 

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