Learning to play a music instrument with no knowledge of music theory is like learning a language without knowing how to read. It is important to know how to read the language of music by attending music theory lessons in Singapore. With knowledge of music theory learnt from a music theory teacher, one can then effectively understand how a piece of music is supposed to be expressed.
One can opt to self-learn music theory without the assistance of a music theory teacher. Skipping beginner music theory lessons may be possible initially. However, at a point in time you will still need to engage a music theory teacher.
If you are progressing to grade 6 for your practical music instrument via the Associated Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM), a requirement of the examination board is to pass the ABRSM Grade 5 in music theory by taking music theory lessons.
Stradivari Strings has experienced music theory teacher to coach music theory lesson from grade 1 to grade 8. Our music theory lessons cover the basics including rhythm, harmony and scale. Our advance music theory lessons conducted by our senior level music theory teachers, cover chord progression and intervals.
An accelerated program can be planned for intensive music theory lessons within a shorter time frame.
Music theory lessons can be arranged at our music studio at sultan plaza, at your home or at music theory teacher’s location.
Some Suzuki violin teachers have advised that students who start off with the Suzuki method need supplementary music theory lessons to improve their sight reading skills. Reason being the Suzuki violin teachers emphasize on learning music by ear over note reading. So some of these Suzuki violin teachers are also music theory teachers who coach beginner to advance level music theory lessons.
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Electra achieved ABRSM grade 8 in piano practical as well as ABRSM grade 5 in music theory. She has a cheerful personality, is a responsible teacher and her enthusiasm in teaching gives positive energy to all her students.
Her performance experience includes: first violinist in St Joseph’s Institution International Orchestra, between 2019 to 2020; pianist for Penabur International School (Indonesia) between 2017 to 2018.
Ying Xu is a full time piano teacher, having achieved ABRSM grade 8 piano qualifications. Ying Xu also has ABRSM grade 8 Theory qualifications. He has been coaching since 2021 and has experience coaching young kids and adults.
He also has experience coaching piano and keyboard students online, over and above face-to-face lessons. Ying Xu goes above and beyond his duty to ensure all his students learn the skills of playing the piano or the keyboard effectively.
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Our music theory teacher specialists can coach from ABRSM grade 1 to grade 8 level music theory. Here is a guide on music theory lessons fee in Singapore:
| Beginner level music theory lessons | From $30 | Duration 30 minutes to 45 minutes |
| Intermediate level music theory classes | From $50 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
| Advance level music theory lessons | From $60 | Duration 45 minutes to one hour |
For a firm quotation as well as information on the profile of the music theory teacher, contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769
Yes you can get a basic understanding of music theory by referring to music theory books. However up to a certain point you may need to engage a music theory teacher and start lessons. During these music theory classes, you can work with your coach to learn how to apply the theory concepts to your musical instrument of choice.
It is a requirement of the Associated Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) that students who wish to pursue grade 6 or higher level practical exams, clear the grade 5 music theory. If you are nearing this intermediate or advance practical level, we can arrange accelerated music theory classes to power you through from grade 1 to grade 5 in a relatively short time frame. Contact Stradivari Strings at +65-98137769 to discuss.
Based on a once a week lesson schedule, one can completed music theory up till grade 5 level within 8 months or less. If you opt for 2 times a week music theory lesson frequency, you can aim to complete to grade 5 level within 4 months.
As in all our other music instruments program, we can arrange paid trial music theory lessons. The location of the lesson can be at our music studio, your location or the music theory teacher’s location. Do connect with Stradivari Strings at +6598137769 to arrange.
Have a clear mind so as to understand the theory concepts taught, practice on the examples given on the theory work book, ask your music theory teacher questions if you do not understand.