Music Theory Lessons for Every Level
Music theory provides students with a deeper understanding of how music is created, organized, and interpreted. At Long Lake Music, Donna offers private music theory instruction for all levels of Royal Conservatory of Music Theory, as well as tutoring and preparation for university and college entrance examinations.
With more than 20 years of experience teaching music theory, Donna helps students approach challenging concepts with greater confidence. Her proven teaching strategies make both rudiments and senior theory easier to understand, while lessons are tailored to each student’s individual learning style and goals. Whether a student is completing theory requirements alongside practical music studies, preparing for an examination, or strengthening their knowledge before entering a post-secondary music program, instruction is supportive, thorough, and focused on building a strong foundation.
Private Music Theory Instruction
Private lessons allow students to work at their own pace while receiving individualized help with the areas they find most challenging. Donna provides instruction, review, exam preparation, and practical strategies designed to help students understand the material rather than simply memorize it.
Private instruction is available in:
- Basic Rudiments (formerly Preliminary Rudiments)
- Intermediate Rudiments (formerly Grade 1 Rudiments)
- Advanced Rudiments (formerly Grade 2 Rudiments)
- Basic Harmony (formerly Grade 3 Harmony)
- History 1: An Overview (formerly Grade 3 History)
- Intermediate Harmony (Grade 4 Harmony)
- Counterpoint (Grade 4 Counterpoint)
- History 2: Middle Ages to Classical (Grade 4 History)
- Advanced Harmony (Grade 5 Harmony)
- Analysis (Grade 5 Analysis)
- History 3: 19th Century to Present (Grade 5 History)
From the fundamentals of notation, scales, intervals, and chords to advanced harmony, counterpoint, analysis, and music history, students develop skills that complement their practical music studies and provide a greater understanding and appreciation of the music they perform.