What is Music Theory?
Music theory is the study of the written music and includes the subjects of notation, melody, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint, composition, form and musical terms.

Why Learn Music Theory?
Theory is an essential component in a well-rounded musical education because it gives a deeper understanding of the pieces a student is learning: such as it's structure, what keys or tonalities are used, what kind of chords and scales are used, what the words and signs on the page mean and much more. Learning theory not only gives a student a higher appreciation for music but also improves their learning and memorization skills on their chosen instrument.

Is Learning Music Theory Compulsory?
Even in the early stages of learning an instrument, a student is learning some form of simple theory so in a way, it is compulsory. However, if instrumental or singing exams are to be taken, then most examination bodies have prerequisites which include either theory or musicianship exams. The Australian Music Examination Board has the following prerequisites which must be satisfied before a practical exam certificate can be issued:

Although the early practical exams do not have theory prerequisites it is still necessary to cover the material of the earlier theory grades. Therefore, we recommend beginning theory studies and taking the appropriate exams at least two to three years before taking the grade 6 practical exam so that you receive your practical certificate without delay. It can be very frustrating for a student to succesfully take the practical exam but have no certificate to hang on the wall because the theory component has not yet been completed.

What kind of classes do we offer
We offer three kinds of theory lessons using our Treviano Theory Course: group, shared private and private as detailed below.