Youth Music Theory Class
K-12 students discover the language of music
Our Youth Music Theory class introduces young musicians to the essential skills that support every instrument and several styles of music. Through engaging activities, collaborative classroom learning, and creative exploration, students develop the confidence to understand music—not simply play the notes.
Course Format
Semester: Fall 2026
Meeting: Sundays from 1:30-2:30pm. Once per week. (If more than 12 students enroll, two classes will be formed based on age and a new class time will be announced).
Length: 8 weeks
Class Duration: 60 minutes
Location: 420 Holderness Rd., Sandwich, NH.
Class Size: 6–12 students. If more than 12 students enroll, two classes will be formed based on age and a new class time will be announced.
Tuition: $120 per student.
Dates:
- October 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th
- November 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd
- December 6th
Who Is This Class For?
This course is designed for students K-12 (groups are formed based on age and enrollment) with little or no previous music theory experience.
It is ideal for:
- Beginning instrumentalists
- Students taking private lessons
- Homeschool students
- Young singers
- Band and orchestra students
- Curious young musicians who want to understand how music works
No previous theory experience is required. Some experience with private lesson or ensemble class can enroll and benefit from this class.
What Students Learn
Students explore a wide variety of music theory knowledge and musicianship skills, including:
- Music reading
- Rhythm
- Ear training
- Solfège
- Musical listening
- Scales and key signatures
- Musical symbols
- Harmony
- Beginning composition
- Musical creativity
- Ensemble skills
- Musical confidence
Each class combines discussion, games, movement, singing, listening, and collaborative activities to create an engaging learning experience.
Our Approach
Music theory class is not just worksheets and memorization; students experience music as something they can hear, sing, move to, create, and understand.
Every class progresses and builds on the one before as we start with the very basics and move to more intermediate and advanced concepts and exercises. The goal of the class is to encourage curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and active participation while building a strong foundation for future musical study.
Ready to Join?
Please view our policies page to understand more about enrollment policies, attendance, tuition and to enroll in a class.