The Anatomy and Evolution of Music

-- Practical Music Theory for Performers --

is an 8-week summer course designed
for the serious classical, jazz or pop player or teacher of any instrument or voice -- young or old; student, amateur or professional -- who wishes to become a "complete musician."

presented by

Charles Stier

world-renowned performer, clarinetist, composer and recording artist.

"Listen and understand:
it is the only way to learn how to play."

Have you ever wondered?

• How did music start?
• Why do we have the instruments we play?
• Why do some instruments have to transpose?
• Why is playing in tune so hard?
• Where did scales and chords come from?
• What are "modes?"
• How does music fit together?
• Why is music written like it is?
• How do you improvise or compose?
• How do composers and arrangers know "what to do?"
• Why is it called music "theory"?

Unravel the mysteries of...

• Circle of Fifths and Tonal Relationships
• Intervals and "Melodic Intentions"
• Modes and Scales
• Chords in Major and Minor
• Harmonic Progressions
• Music Notation
• Ear Training
• Lead Sheets (read, write and play)
• Practical applications on your instrument

• Tuition: $300 for the 8-week course
• Make-up Sessions: There are no "individual" make up lessons or refunds.
• Day and Time: Thursday nights at 7:30pm
  • Each session will last one hour and fifteen minutes (1:15)
• Dates: June 26; July 3/10/17/24/31; August 7/14
• Location: Cherry Valley Music Studio in Olney, MD (map and directions)

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