Available Tutoring Topics and Teaching Philosophy
Undergraduate Aural Skills/Ear Training
Undergraduate Aural Skills/Ear Training
Undergraduate Aural Skills/Ear Training
- Sight-Singing
- Rhythm/Meter
- Harmonic Dictation
- Melodic Dictation
Fundamentals
Undergraduate Aural Skills/Ear Training
Undergraduate Aural Skills/Ear Training
- Rhythm/Meter
- Pitch, Intervals, and Scales
- Key Relationships
- Basic Counterpoint
- Function
Undergraduate Part Writing and Harmony
Undergraduate Aural Skills/Ear Training
Undergraduate Part Writing and Harmony
- Voice Leading
- Harmonic Analysis
- Harmonic Function
- Figured Bass
- Chordal Function
- Modulation
Non-Traditional Analysis
Non-Traditional Analysis
Undergraduate Part Writing and Harmony
- Serialism
- Minimalism
- Pitch-Class Set Theory
- Atonal Dictation
- Impressionism
AP Music Theory
Non-Traditional Analysis
Academic Writing
- Sight-Singing
- Fundamentals
- Melodic Dictation
- Harmonic Dictation/Analysis
- Figured Bass
Academic Writing
Non-Traditional Analysis
Academic Writing
- Analytical Essays
- Basic Research
- Writing to Strengthen Analysis
Form and Analysis
Form and Analysis
Form and Analysis
- Large-Scale Form
- Small-Scale Form
- Model Compositions
- Analytical Essays
Teaching Philosophy
The traditional music theory sequence can provoke challenges in communicating a present and real connection between harmony and real-world musical experience from the student perspective. I aim to bridge the gap between classroom content and real world applications of music theory by incorporating more diverse music literature and attempting to vary the types of activities and assignments to imply relevant and thought-provoking material while providing support and commitment to all students and learning types.
In my experience, positive attributes of a successful aural skills and theory professor include an undeniable confidence in the classroom while simultaneously providing a sense of support, community, and approachability pointed primarily at student success. These instructors possess a vast knowledge of the material and its related topics, a versatile and diverse method of communication, a well-rounded personality, and, as a bonus, a sense of humor!
My main role as an instructor is largely based on my ability to communicate the material clearly and effectively while holding students to a consistently high standard. I want to convey a sentiment of responsibility, self-discipline, kindness, and compassion towards my students in their development during the tenure of their coursework. One cannot become an instructor without having been the student.
