Beginner
Build the foundations
Start with the essentials: reading notes, recognising rhythms and understanding scales and keys. No prior theory knowledge is required.
AMEB Grades 1–6
Theory & musicianship.
Understand what you play. One-to-one and small-group lessons in St Ives or online.
The language behind the sound.
Music theory connects the notes on the page with the music we hear. It explores rhythm, scales, keys, intervals, chords, harmony, form and musical terminology.
Musicianship brings these ideas into listening: recognising musical patterns, developing aural awareness and connecting the ear with the score.
A personal approach
Learn at your pace.
Choose one-to-one tuition or a small group. Lessons are tailored to your needs, with support for AMEB Grades 1–6.
Enquire about theory lessonsIntermediate
Connect the ideas
Connect notation with musical structure through intervals, chords, harmony and form, alongside listening and dictation skills.
Advanced
Deepen your understanding
Develop harmony, melody writing and musical analysis, with focused preparation for the later grades through AMEB Grade 6.
AMEB pathways
Find your next step.
An overview of lesson topics. Preparation is tailored to the student’s chosen syllabus and grade.
Theory
Written understanding of musical notation, structure and style.
Grade 1
Basic notation, keys and scales, intervals and chords, time, rhythm and musical terminology.
Grade 2
Recognition and writing of scales, intervals and chords; rhythm, terminology and general knowledge.
Grade 3
An introduction to four-part chord writing, harmonising cadences and simple musical forms.
Grade 4
Four-part harmony, melody writing, music history and general knowledge.
Grade 5
Further work in four-part harmony, melody writing, music history and general knowledge.
Grade 6
Advanced four-part harmony and melody writing, with music history and general knowledge.
Musicianship
Musical understanding with an emphasis on listening and aural skills.
Grade 1
Basic theory, keys and scales, intervals and chords, time, rhythm, signs and terms.
Grade 2
Writing and recognising scales, intervals and chords; rhythm, signs, terms and general knowledge.
Grade 3
An introduction to four-part chord writing and simple musical forms.
Grade 4
Aural training, harmonising cadences, music history and general knowledge.
Grade 5
Aural training, four-part harmony, melody writing, music history and general knowledge.
Grade 6
Further aural training, four-part harmony, melody writing, music history and general knowledge.
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