May: Teacher-Led Online Music Theory Classes for August Theory Examinations

Advantages of Ware Academy of Music Online Music Theory Classes

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August Examination Dates
History Exams: Online exam any time.
Level 8 Theory: Online any time.
Harmony and Analysis Exams: August 7, 2021.

On-Line Theory Examination Registration Deadline: July 13

See frequent theory questions and their answers.

Selecting the appropriate class for level 5 through 8 theory to take.

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Theory Classes for Levels 5-8 Performance Certificate

Level 5-6 Theory Class $325
Textbook $40: Theory of the Spheres: Level 5-6 by Lynn & Peter Ware
Required for Level 5 & 6 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 12:30-2:00 PM (12 x 1.5) 18 hours
Begins 05-22-21 George Liu: MM U of T

Comprehensive Level 5-8 Theory Classes $450
Textbook Book $50: Theory of the Spheres: Level 5, 6, 7 & 8 Theory by L & P Ware
Covers Level 5, 6, 7, 8 theory requirements: Save $1455
Required for Levels 8 through ARCT Performance Certificate and
Satisfies requirement for L-5, 6 and 7 practical certificate.
1. Saturday 3:30-6:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-22-21 (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)
2. Sunday 3:30-6:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-23-21 (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

Level 5, 6, 7, or 8 Theory Private Online Lessons Packages
Private Online Lesson Package: $65 an hour. (See private theory packages.)

Theory Classes for Level 9 Performance Certificate

Level 9 History Classes $395
Textbook $45: Bach to Bernstein L-9, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Level-9 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 1:00-3:00 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins 05-22-21 (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

Level 9 Harmony Classes $500
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres Vol. 1, L-9 by P. Ware
Required for Level-9 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 1:00-3:30 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-22-21 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)
2. Sunday 3:30-6:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-23-21 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Basic Piano Pedagogy (Performance Level-9 & 16 years or older required) $450
TBA
(11 x 2) 22 hrs Dr. David Swan

Theory Classes for Level10 Performance Certificate

Level 10 History Classes $395
Textbook $45: From Bingen to Beethoven L-10, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Level-10 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 1:00-3:00 PM (12 x 2.25) 24 hrs
Begins 05-22-21 (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint Classes $525
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 2, L-10 by P. Ware
Required for Level-10 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 3:30-6:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-22-21 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)
2. Sunday 3:30-6:00 PM PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-22-21(Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Theory Classes for Level-ARCT Performance Certificate
What is required for ARCT theory certificate?

ARCT History $450
Textbook $52.45 Celebrate Theory ARCT History
Required for Level-ARCT Performance Certificate
1. Friday 7:30 9:00 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins 05-17-20 (Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M)

ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint $550
Acoma Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 3, L-ARCT Harmony Counterpoint by P. Ware
Required for Level-ARCT Performance Certificate
1. Friday 4:00-6:30 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-21-21 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)
2. Sunday 6:30-9:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-23-21 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

ARCT Analysis $525
Acoma Textbook $65: Analysis in the Spheres, L-ARCT by P. Ware
Required for L-ARCT Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 4:30-7:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 05-22-21 (Dr. David Swan, DMA, IU)

Private Online Lessons are offered in all theory subjects.
(See Private Theory Packages)

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•Teacher Led Online Music Theory Classes•

This March 2021 marks our one-year “anniversary” with virtual online music Theory, Harmony, and History classes! Through a huge learning curve, we have come to appreciate the convenience and strengths of the format over in-person lessons. In addition to time saved commuting, students receive the full class time allocation for working with the teacher. Over a 12-week format, that adds an additional 6 hours of problem solving, presentation and student questions. Tests are completed by the student outside this allocation. Parents are required to return them in pdf format for grading. Students who require more time to complete a test can take that time and check their work before submitting it.

•Classes on Replay•

Because virtual classes are recorded, if a student misses a class (or part of a class), they can view and review the video. If a student does not understand a certain point, they are able to view that section of the class again. Theory class videos are made accessible to students through the conclusive month in which the class finishes. Students are free to travel and attend their class from a hotel or campground if Wi-Fi is available.
While some parents believe students do not concentrate as fully on zoom, our findings clearly indicate that zoom offers an outstanding opportunity for uninterrupted learning. With “uncontrollable talkers” able to mute themselves, advantages outweigh disadvantages. Students can eat/drink without interrupting others, are not inclined to distraction from cell phones, can always hear the teacher and see the work being done in the textbook from a quiet environment. Zoom preserves an element of respect, calm and good behaviour to everyone’s benefit. The grades reflect improvements due to all the above factors.

•L8 Theory Price Comparison•

For some parents, price is the “only difference” when considering options. Comprehensive Theory Level 8 is $500 for class and book. Students then purchase the online study guide and exam for $175 to complete the requirement. If they choose the online study guides with exam, the 4 levels x $175 equal $700. There is not a significant difference. The true choice is interacting with a computer versus a teacher and classmates.

•Required Acoma Textbooks•

Authors Lynn and Peter Ware wrote the required class textbooks, published by Acoma Company. They offer a consistent, organized approach allowing a comfortable progression and transition through the theory requirements. : We recommend parental supervision for young students. Textbook prices on this page are for students who enroll in classes or Private Online Lessons at Ware Academy of Music.

Peteer Ware teaching Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Class

•Theory Classes•

Music theory, harmony and history classes require a minimum of one hour of work per day.

•Online History Price Comparison•

Ware’s Teacher Led Virtual Online History classes and book are $440 total. The separate online examination is $180. Taken together, L9 History is $620, versus a strictly online option without teacher. Ware students are sent weekly matching tests and a matching exam. There are 4 weeks of thematic identification practice of audio excerpts and review of examination questions. Students are asked to complete essay paraphrase exercises to help them develop the appropriate format, content, and range of relevant topics for their essays.

•Introduction Video to Comprehensive Level 5-8 Music Theory Class with Lynn Ware•

•National Gold Medal in Music Theory Winner•

Eric Tan with his Music Theory Teachers Lynn and Peter Ware

Eric Tan received the highest national theory average for all theory exams required for ARCT in Canada (excluding rudiments classes). His grade average was 95! See other National Gold Medal Winners from Ware.

Online Theory Classes require consistent and methodical minds to develop intellectual capacity. A positive, pro-active attitude is essential for students to absorb ideas.

•Teacher Led Online Music Classes•

Textbook and Practice sheets screen shared.

Class Teacher available for questions during the Online Music Theory and History classes.

Recorded Teacher Led Online Classes are available for replay during the class term.

Harmony and Level 5-8 Theory: 3 or more weekly tests. Parents can monitor progress for realistic expectations.

Students of Ware have gone on to Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell.