Theory & Aural Skills Classes are free for HMA students enrolled in private lessons and are recommended for K through 12th grade students. A workbook must be purchased separately for class participation. These classes are structured around the Theory Time method and books, which have recently become the basis for the National Federation of Music Clubs theory event. In these classes, students focus on music concepts such as counting, rhythms, scales, chords, terms, analysis, ear training, and more. Music Theory students understand their music better and are more well-rounded musicians. For more information on the Theory Time method: https://www.theorytime.com.

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Accelerated Theory Classes are generally recommended for ages 10 through adults. These classes are the "fast forward" version of the "Theory and Aural Skills Classes".

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Classes are 45 minutes.

 

These classes are not available during Summer Session and are only available August through May.

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Private Theory Lessons are available for all ages and levels.

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Level B 

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 4-6

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Instructor: Sally Walsh

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 10:00-10:45a *In-person

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/17

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Primer Level

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 7-9 or students who have taken Level B​

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Instructor: Sally Walsh

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 10:00-10:45a *In-person

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4

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Level 1

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Ian Florence

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 12:15-1:00p and 1:00-1:45p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/17

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Level 2

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Ian Florence

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 1:45-2:30p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/17

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Level 3

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Ian Florence

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 2:30-3:15p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/17

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Level 4

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Alexis Howser

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:00-5:45p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/17

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Level 5

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Alexis Howser

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:45-6:30p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/12, 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/17

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Level 6

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Alexis Howser

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:00-5:45p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4

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Level 7

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Alexis Howser

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 5:45-6:30p *Online

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*No  2023-2024 classes

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Level 8

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. Dawn Dalangin Hawk

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Day, Time: Sundays, 2:00-2:45p *Online

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*No  2023-2024 classes

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Level 9

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p *Online

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*No  2023-2024 classes

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Level 10

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:45-4:30p *Online

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*No  2023-2024 classes

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Accelerated Theory - Bronze Level

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 10 & up (= Primer through Level 3)

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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:00-3:45p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4

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Accelerated Theory - Silver Level

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Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 4 & 5)

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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 3:45-4:30p *Online

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2023 Fall Semester Dates: 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2

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2024 Spring Semester Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20, 5/4

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Accelerated Theory - Gold Level

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Recommended for: High schoolers through adults at this level (= Levels 6, 7, & 8)

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Instructor: Dr. S. Eric Hawk

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Day, Time: Saturdays, 4:30-5:15p *Online

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*No  2023-2024 classes

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