Music Theory Bootcamp Coaching
If it's been awhile since you passed grade 5 theory -
If you feel overwhelmed or intimidated by grade 6 theory (or other advanced theory studies) -
Or if you just want to strengthen your music theory skills, then the Music Theory Bootcamp was designed for you.
The Music Theory Bootcamp is designed to review music theory fundamentals and build a strong foundation for advanced studies in music theory. It is ideal for anyone who would like to strengthen their grasp of music theory.
Music Theory Bootcamp Coaching offers an extra element of incentive and accountability. With weekly Q&A sessions, you will have the structure, support and extra weekly tuition to supercharge your progress and build a strong foundation in music theory basics. The Coaching tuition covers one month of weekly Q&A sessions and is renewable as you wish.
What others say about the Music Theory Bootcamp:
"Excellent course ...Clearly not just tailored for those wanting to pass grade 6
theory - the course seems geared to delivering a really solid
understanding of harmony and so would make you a better musician and
teacher." -Jo Sanderson
"Lona is a fantastic teacher who is really passionate about music theory.
Her love of teaching shines through and she explains the concepts well.
She is always available to answer any questions that come up and goes
above and beyond to make sure that her students' needs are met." -Charlotte Ward
"[This course] will definitely put you on the right direction for grade 6." -Gillian Beattie
"Lona is a gifted teacher with a way of explaining things that makes you eager to learn rather than shame for not knowing more than you do! She is thorough in her breakdown of the modules and gives plenty of help and time to digest each principle." -Rebecca Marshall
"[Music Theory Bootcamp] will help you to begin thinking in a key and will develop your musical understanding in many ways." -Hannah Tudor
"After years of trying to understand the ABRSM books everything became clearer." -Valerie Neighbour
Your Instructor
I have been teaching music theory and composition since I began my
graduate education in 1999. While studying for my MA in Music
Composition at the University of Pennsylvania, I started
teaching music theory to Penn
undergraduates. I have since taught music theory and composition at
Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan, Plymouth University (UK), Dartington
College of Arts (UK), and in my own studio at home. I own and operate
the Totnes School of Piano.
I entered my undergraduate studies completely focussed on studying piano
performance, but I quickly found that studying music theory improved my
sight-reading and my ability to memorise music; it heightened my
musical expression and understanding at the piano; and it eventually led
me to composing music.
I hold dual undergraduate degrees in piano performance and music theory, an MA and PhD in composition from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and two MFAs in performance (improvisation emphasis) and electronic music and recording media from Mills College in California, where I won the Flora Boyd Piano Performance Prize in 2011.
But most importantly, I have a passion for teaching music theory. I
believe it is the key that unlocks all musical treasures. It can be
engaging in its own right, but music theory, for me, is best viewed as a
means toward greater musical expression and creativity.