Music Theory in 90 Minutes: Practical Skills for Musicians
J. Anthony Allen, Music Producer, Composer, PhD, Professor
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1.
Introduction
2:17
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2.
My Approach to Music Theory
3:11
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What is Music Theory?
4:09
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What We Will Cover in this Class
1:27
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What are Scales? Why do we Care?
2:50
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Definitions: Chromatic and Diatonic
3:08
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Ordered Pitch Class Collections
2:55
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Chromatic Scale
2:25
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9.
Whole Steps and Half Steps
4:01
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The Whole/Half Pattern
4:11
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Tonic!
2:55
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Practicing Music Theory
1:20
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Using Scales to Write a Melody
3:42
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Steps, Skips, and Leaps
5:09
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Melody Analysis
1:10
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19 WhatItMeansToBeInKey
3:18
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What are Chords?
3:08
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Building Triads
3:36
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Roots
0:58
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20.
The Diatonic Chord Progression
6:10
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The Pattern
3:30
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22.
The Different Types of Triads
3:12
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Inside the chord: The Third Holds the Power
1:48
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24.
Octaves and Inversions
2:15
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25.
The Circle of Fifths
4:51
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26.
Going Outside of the Key
2:05
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27.
Verse Chord Progression
2:28
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Verse Melody
4:18
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Chorus Chord Progression
4:14
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Chorus Melody
5:30
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31.
Bonus Lecture
0:36
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Ditch the Theory Textbooks and Start Creating Music NOW
Hey there, I'm J. Anthony Allen. If you've been putting off learning music theory because it seems too complicated or time-consuming, this accelerated class is designed specifically for you.
In just 90 minutes, we'll cut through the noise and focus exclusively on the theory concepts that will immediately improve your music-making. No dusty textbooks. No endless exercises. Just practical knowledge you can apply right away.
What Makes This 90-Minute Approach Different?
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Accelerated Learning: We cover only what's essential for creating music
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Applied Theory: Practice concepts as we learn them—theory meets application in real-time
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Write a Complete Song: We'll actually create music together during the class
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Visual Learning: See theory concepts demonstrated on piano, guitar, and in notation
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Downloadable Resources: Take our worksheets with you to reinforce what you've learned
What We'll Cover in Just 90 Minutes:
Essential Building Blocks
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The half-steps and whole steps that form the foundation of all music
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Key signatures demystified in 5 minutes
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The Circle of Fifths explained visually (without the headache)
Harmony Fundamentals
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Chord construction made simple
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The chord progressions behind 90% of hit songs
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How to create emotional impact with basic harmony
Melody & Rhythm
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Crafting melodies that stick with minimal theory
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How rhythm and melody work together
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Using scales effectively without memorizing dozens of patterns
Putting It All Together
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We'll write a complete song together applying what you've learned
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Breaking "rules" creatively once you understand them
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Next steps for continued growth
Who This Class Is Perfect For:
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Songwriters who want to understand why certain things work
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Producers who need a quick theory foundation
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Musicians who learn by doing, not memorizing
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Anyone who's been intimidated by traditional theory education
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Creators who want to make better music, starting today
My Promise to You:
With over a million students taught and an average rating above 4.7, I've developed an approach that works. I answer 100% of student questions within 24 hours, so you'll never be stuck.
By the end of our 90 minutes together, you'll have the tools to:
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Understand the "why" behind effective chord progressions
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Create melodies that connect with listeners
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Speak the language of music with confidence
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Apply theory concepts immediately in your own music
Ready to transform your understanding of music in just 90 minutes?
Let's skip the years of formal theory training and focus on what really matters for making music right now.
Join me, and let's get started!
Rencontrez votre enseignant·e
Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.
Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed... Voir le profil complet
Projeto prático de curso
Let's write a song together!
In the class, we will write a short song using a 2 chord progressions (a verse and a chorus) and a melody for each of those. No it's your turn!
Things to remember:
- For your chord progression, remember the diatonic chord progression.
- Don't be afraid to reach "outside" of the key for a few different chords.
- For melodies, remember: Steps, Skips, and Leaps
Post your sheet music here - handwritten, musescore, or PDFs.
Have fun!
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