The lesson studio · at the shop on Kilauea Ave
Music Theory Lessons in Hilo
Theory is not homework. It is the answer to the questions you already have: why those three chords sound so good together, why that song makes you feel that way, and what to play over the changes. Learn a little theory and every instrument you touch makes more sense.
Theory lessons at the shop work for any player: guitarists and uke players who learned by ear, songwriters who want more colors to work with, and students prepping for school music programs. Your teacher meets you at your level and ties every concept back to real music you know.
What you'll learn
On the music theory setlist
Every teacher runs their own room and every student is different, so your lessons are built around you. This is the kind of ground you can expect to cover along the way.
Music theory · lesson setlist
- Notes, intervals and scalesThe alphabet everything is written in
- How chords are builtWhy shapes sound the way they do
- Keys and chord progressionsThe patterns behind your favorite songs
- Ear trainingHearing it before you play it
- Songwriting and harmonyPutting theory to work on your own music
Set order varies by teacher and student. Requests welcome.
Ready when you are
Your first music theory lesson is one inquiry away.
Tell us who is learning and we will match you with a local teacher at the shop. Or just call, we are happy to talk story.
And whatever you need for practice at home, the shop floor is right outside the lesson room door.