Music theory is the mechanics of music -- how music works and is put together. Whether you play an instrument, sing, compose or simply enjoy listening - music theory is a most valuable tool. This class introduces beginners to the fundamentals of music theory. Using a series of straightforward exercises, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to understand and apply the essential elements of music rhythm, melody, and harmony. This includes writing and reading notes, rhythms, major and minor scales, intervals, traids and seventh chords. Participants will also develop listening skills/ear-training, keyboard skills, and sight-reading. Note: No prior background or knowledge in music is necessary -- the course designed for teens and adults. 2009/2010 Academic Year Session Dates Fall Session (10 weeks) October 1st - December 10th, 2009 (No Class Thanksgiving week) Winter Session (10 weeks) January 14th - March 18th, 2010 Spring Session (10 weeks) April 8th - June 10th, 2010 When: Thursday Evenings, 7:00-9:00pm Location: Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, La Jolla, CA 92037 Who: People of all ages Number of Participants: min.8, max.12 Course Fee: $230 Instructor: Jude Weirmeir PhD.
Instructor Bio: Jude Weirmeir, a guitarist,
conductor, educator and composer, received his Ph.D. from the
University of California, San Diego. As an educator, Dr. Weirmeir has
taught in a broad and diverse collection of musical traditions ranging
from music of Africa and Asia, popular culture and film, music theory
and musicianship and guitar performance. As a composer, Dr. Weirmeir
has won many international honors and awards and critics have described
his music as beguiling, delicate, rich, and colorful, with a
wonderful mastery of orchestral color. Dr. Weirmeir has taught
private guitar lessons in San Diego for the past seven years and has
enjoyed directing the Villa Musica Guitar Ensemble since its inception.
