Classes For Teens
Online Music Theory 101
Music Theory is a hands-on investigation of the fabric of music, leading to greater musical fluency and a deeper appreciation of its inner structure.
Students may enroll directly in Music Theory 101; placement into more advanced levels is available with a faculty assessment.
For more information, please get in touch with our registration team at registrar@bsmny.org.
- FOR AGES8-17
- CLASSGroup Class
- LENGTH17 weeks
What you will learn
Students will develop a working knowledge of the Fundamentals of Music: Learning the staff, clefs, and Basic note values (Whole, Half, Quarter, etc.), Basic Time signatures (3/4, 4/4, 2/4), Eighth notes and dotted rhythms.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Theory is practical! Students will learn how to apply new ideas to their instruments and recognize musical concepts in their repertoire.
Styles and Genres
Students will gain a more thorough appreciation of the instruments and diverse styles found in classical, jazz, and rock music.
Develop Confidence
Students will develop greater confidence in their music making as they refine their ears and become comfortable reading and writing music with fluency.
MUSIC EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES
We provide access to music education to anyone who seeks it, regardless of economic status, ability, ethnicity, or religion, which has a profound impact on individual lives as well as on our entire community.
We offer Need-based financial assistance
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.