What makes a melody work? How do musicians communicate musical ideas? And where did the rules and systems we use to understand music come from?
Music Theory Lab: History & Fundamentals is a 90-minute introductory workshop for adults curious about how music works. Whether you're learning an instrument, returning to music after years away, or simply interested in listening with a deeper understanding, this workshop offers an approachable introduction to the language of music.
We'll explore how musical notation and theory developed, introducing essential concepts like rhythm, pitch, intervals, scales, and harmony. Through listening, discussion, and hands-on exercises, we'll begin connecting these ideas to the music we already know and enjoy.
No previous musical experience or music-reading skills are required!
A Brief History of Music Theory: How musical notation and systems of organizing music developed
The Language of Music: Notes, rhythm, time signatures, and reading basic notation
Scales & Intervals: How notes relate to one another and form melodies
Introduction to Harmony: Keys, chords, and the building blocks of musical structure
Listening & Exploration: Connecting musical concepts to familiar songs and recordings
Duration: 90 minutes
Class Size: Limited to 12 Students
Location: Bantam Studios, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Experience Level: Complete beginners
Prerequisites: None. No music-reading skills required.
Materials: All workshop materials provided
Tuition: $60
What makes a melody work? How do musicians communicate musical ideas? And where did the rules and systems we use to understand music come from?
Music Theory Lab: History & Fundamentals is a 90-minute introductory workshop for adults curious about how music works. Whether you're learning an instrument, returning to music after years away, or simply interested in listening with a deeper understanding, this workshop offers an approachable introduction to the language of music.
We'll explore how musical notation and theory developed, introducing essential concepts like rhythm, pitch, intervals, scales, and harmony. Through listening, discussion, and hands-on exercises, we'll begin connecting these ideas to the music we already know and enjoy.
No previous musical experience or music-reading skills are required!
A Brief History of Music Theory: How musical notation and systems of organizing music developed
The Language of Music: Notes, rhythm, time signatures, and reading basic notation
Scales & Intervals: How notes relate to one another and form melodies
Introduction to Harmony: Keys, chords, and the building blocks of musical structure
Listening & Exploration: Connecting musical concepts to familiar songs and recordings
Duration: 90 minutes
Class Size: Limited to 12 Students
Location: Bantam Studios, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Experience Level: Complete beginners
Prerequisites: None. No music-reading skills required.
Materials: All workshop materials provided
Tuition: $60