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Highlights

Clarity: 

• The course is designed for maximum accessibility: it presents each new topic in crisp, jargon-free prose designed to speed you along—rather than slow you down.

Interactivity:

• Our drills and self-assessments are loaded with practical tips and strategies; when you’re done you can always click on-screen to see the answers. And as you work, you can listen to each of hundreds of musical excerpts played by Eastman’s world-class ensembles and soloists.

Flexibility:

• ETheory has something for everyone. Students with a strong theory background will find a concise, wide-ranging review, with plenty of challenges and high-level activities. Students with less experience—or those who want a fresh start—can build their chops from the ground up in a new and more efficient way, with plenty of emphasis on the basics. Whatever your level, we’ve got you covered.

Expertise:

• Learn from an award-winning Eastman faculty member Seth Monahan who has made theory accessible to graduate students for more than a decade. He’s seen it all—and knows how to help you avoid the most common mistakes and misconceptions.

Integration:

• Starting now, you’ll never think of theory as arcane or mysterious “book knowledge” again. The course is designed to engage you as a musician, so it emphasizes sound and experience as much as conceptual understanding. With every new topic, you’ll gain mastery by playing, singing, and listening—as well as doing traditional paper-and-pencil work.

Content

Interested in ETHEORY: Graduate Music Theory Review? Here is the Course Syllabus, describing the topics and concepts you can expect to review.

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Faculty

Dr. Seth Monahan is a former Professor of Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music and two-time winner of the Society for Music Theory’s Emerging Scholar Award.He has received numerous accolades for his teaching, including Yale’s Prize Teaching Fellowship and the University of Rochester’s Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Seth has published on many pedagogical and scholarly topics—including the pedagogy of classical form—but now finds the most fulfillment in making music theory content for his public YouTube channel.  

In addition to the presentation of basic music theory concepts and terminology, eTheory includes over 200 sets of writing, playing, listening, singing, and conducting exercises. These lessons provide a smooth transition between high school and college-level academics. The course can be completed in four to six weeks. Students will gain the most from eTheory by working on the program at least one hour daily.

eTheory: Music Theory Fundamentals in 4 Weeks was designed by a team of professionals at the Eastman School of Music’s Institute for Music Leadership. Steven Laitz, a nationally recognized figure in music theory and analysis, authored the course.

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