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MusicGrades 9–12SecularUniversity extension course

Berklee Online Music Theory 101

Day-to-day
Mostly independent
Structure
Fully scripted
Lesson prep
Low prep
Writing load
Writing-heavy
If you fall behind
Fairly rigid

Best for

  • Serious teen musicians
  • Aspiring songwriters wanting credentialed instruction

Not ideal for

  • Younger students
  • Casual hobby learners

Strengths

  • Serious intro to theory, ear training, rhythm and songwriting from Berklee
  • Creative weekly projects alongside technical skills

Watch-outs

  • !College-level pacing and price for a high-school elective

At a glance

Grade levelGrades 9–12
SubjectsMusic
PriceUniversity extension course
Teaching stylevideo-based, auditory, writing-intensive
ApproachSecular
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