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Music Theory Music Music Production Sight Singing

08/01/25

How do you determine the difference between a minor interval and a diminished interval?

This is for both triads and specific intervals ranging from seconds to sevenths -- I don't understand how to decipher if an interval is a minor, major, diminished, augmented, etc. I thought I had... more

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Music Theory Music Voice (music) Songwriting

07/18/25

How do I learn to sing higher?

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Music Theory

06/26/25

What are major and minor chords?:

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Music Theory

06/16/25

What Techniques Do You Utilize to Understand Music Theory?

There are many techniques to help us better understand the methods of music theory. Do you prefer the Suzuki Method? Can you reach a better understanding of conceptual themes in music theory by... more

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Music Theory Music

06/15/25

7 modes of the Major Scale

Can someone clarify each of the scale modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian)?I am not sure how to identify them or how to construct each type. (Creating for example,... more

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Music Theory Music General Music Guitar

06/03/25

How do I find the perfect music teacher for me?

How can I be sure to find someone who helps me feel supported and encouraged, confident in my learning and abilities?

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Music Theory Piano

05/26/25

How do I learn to read music with many sharps and flats?

Sometimes in piano we have to sightread as many as 7 sharps or flats, and it can get incredibly confusing. How do we learn to make it easy? Are there any tips or tricks?

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Music Theory Piano

05/21/25

What if I don’t understand how to sight read?

Sight reading is an important part in successfully learning piano! Sight reading means being able to look at sheet music you have never seen before, and being able to play through it based on your... more

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Music Theory General Music Guitar Piano

05/01/25

How do I get started with music theory and learning an instrument like piano or guitar?

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Music Theory

04/09/25

How do I read a time signature?

Reading a time signature is one of the most important aspects to reading and/or analyzing music. When you see a time signature, you see two numbers sitting on top of each other at the front of the... more

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Music Theory Music

03/28/25

How do you analyze a piece of music using music theory?

Analyzing a piece of music through music theory helps musicians understand its structure, harmony, melody, and rhythm. In this post, I’ll walk you through the steps involved in music analysis,... more

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Music Theory

11/04/24

What is the point of Music Theory?

Music theory helps explain why things sound the way they do. It can be as simple as understanding how to spell a chord or as complex as analyzing an entire piece of music. The point is, music... more

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Music Theory

10/18/24

What is the point of Music Theory?

Music theory helps explain why things sound the way they do. It can be as simple as understanding how to spell a chord or as complex as analyzing an entire piece of music. The point is, music... more

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Music Theory Music Violin

10/12/24

What are your core teaching values?

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Music Theory Guitar Piano Composition (music)

09/22/24

In music theory, what is meant by the phrase "circle of fifths"?

COF is a very common music theory term, along with similar terms such as "circle of fourths, thirds" etc.

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Music Theory Music Guitar Composition (music)

09/09/24

Who invented the 1st electric guitar?

Les Paul and "The Log" guitar in 1939-1940,

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Music Theory

08/30/24

Why is understanding the Major Scale so Important?

Many students balk at delving into the subtleties of music theory, but understanding the major scale is crucial.

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Music Theory General Music Guitar Composition (music)

08/28/24

What equipment do I need?

I would like to begin lessons but I dont own an instrument (or have a cheap, handme down that i dont know if it is good enough). What do you recommend that i do before our first lesson?

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