Objectives

• Develop a solid understanding of how music works.

• Apply this understanding to make music that's meaningful to you. 

• Acquire the tools to become a lifelong, independent, joyful learner of music.  

Outcomes

• Play countless songs from the American tradition - the blues, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, country, pop, jazz - authentically (in any key and without needing to read notes).

• Create your own original music on your instrument, or on your computer.

• Improvise.​

• Collaborate and make great-sounding music with others.

Syllabus

Music is a language. Learning this language should be an integral part of everyone's music education. An understanding of the language of music is the key to lifelong learning and meaningful creativity. 

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These lessons will teach you the language of music using clear, uncomplicated, easy-to-follow instruction. Learn more about the lessons and view free examples.
 

Subscription

A subscription will provide unlimited access to the 10 essential lessons for one academic year (ten months).  

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$99 / academic year

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4 Bonus Lessons - a $50 value - free with every subscription.

Free Bonus Lessons

​With a subscription, you will have access to 4 free bonus lessons for one semester (five months).

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These lessons:

• Will round out your understanding of music.

• Were designed to be worked on after you have finished the 10 essential lessons.

• Require activation.

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You choose when you'd like to begin working on these lessons. When you're ready, request access to begin your free semester. Be sure to provide the email address you use to log in.