Ready to stop guessing and start understanding?
Beginner Theory Lab is a practical course designed for adult musicians who want to unlock the "why" behind their favorite music. We skip the fluff and focus on the practical tools you need to write, perform, and analyze music with ease. Using the piano as our primary visual and hands-on tool, we’ll break down music theory concepts in a clear, approachable way. Over the 8-week course, you’ll learn how intervals, scales, and chords work together so you can apply theory directly to songwriting, improvisation, and reading music. By the end, you’ll feel more confident navigating the language behind the music you love.
What You'll Learn:
- The Grand Staff: Learn to navigate the musical map with confidence, connecting notes on the page to keys on the piano.
- Key Mastery: We will dive into all Major and minor keys, helping you understand the "DNA" of the songs you play and write.
- Piano-Centric Approach: We use the keyboard as our primary map, making abstract concepts like intervals and chord construction immediately visual and tactile.
- Efficient & Effective: This is a fast-paced course. With required student guides and homework, you’ll see massive progress in just eight weeks.
What To Bring:
- Staff Paper journal, Pencil, and Curiosity.
- Keyboards are provided for in-class use.
- This is a supportive environment; please bring an understanding of compassion as we learn together.
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Meet Your InstructorRobert Battle is a DC-based musician, educator, and community builder. As Manager of Music & Performing Arts for DC Public Schools and host of The Pocket Open Mic, he brings deep experience in teaching, performing, and curating spaces where people can grow through music. At 7DrumCity, Robert leads group classes that blend rhythm, creativity, and collaboration, helping students build confidence while having fun. |