CLASSES ARE CONDUCTED ONLINE WITH A LIVE INSTRUCTOR.

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Theory & Aural Skills Classes are recommended for K through 12th grade students. 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 50 minutes. 

 

These classes are free for HMA students enrolled in Private Lessons. Workbooks can be purchased from HMA for $15 (Levels A-10)/$17 (Accelerated) or from other sources. 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 A 

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 4-6

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Instructor: Sally Walsh

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level B 

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 4-6, with some experience

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Instructor: Sally Walsh

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Primer Level

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 7-9 or students who have taken Levels A & B​

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Instructor: Ian Florence

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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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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Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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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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Days, Times: Saturdays at 2:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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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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Days, Times: Saturdays at 2:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 4

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Ian Florence

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 3:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 5

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Ian Florence

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 3:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 6

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. Eric Hawk

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 4:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/13, 8/27, 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/10

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 7

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 3:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 8

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 4:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 9

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 5:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Level 10

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Recommended for: K-12 at this level

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 6:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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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. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 12:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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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. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 1:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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Accelerated Theory - Gold Level

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Recommended for: Beginners ages 10 & up (= Levels 6, 7, & 8)

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Instructor: Dr. Matthew Phillips

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Days, Times: Saturdays at 2:00p

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Fall Semester Dates: 8/20, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17

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Spring Semester Dates: TBA

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