Are you looking for a video course to help you learn music theory quickly? I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite ones that I’ve either taken or my students have recommended.
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1. My Music Theory Video Course
Over 99% of the content on HelloMusicTheory is entirely free, and I definitely want to keep it that way. But I also have some paid products for those who want to go deeper, including my Grade One Music Theory Video Course.
I’ve been teaching music theory for over 12 years, and in that time, I have taught hundreds of students one-on-one and hundreds of thousands online (probably over 1 million now) the basics of music theory.
I’ve designed this course to save you hours of time. I’ve condensed everything you need to know to pass the ABRSM grade 1 theory exam into just over 30 videos.
You get lifetime access and can ask any questions on the course platform. You can also contact me directly; I’ll be happy to help. For more information and to sign up, click the link below.
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Next up is the music theory courses from Music Matters. They’ve put together a huge amount of content for the modern music student, but their video courses covering the ABRSM grades 1-8 syllabus are fantastic.
Taught by expert teacher Gareth Green, he simplifies every topic in an easy and understandable way.
Whether you’re looking to take the ABRSM syllabus or not, the grades 1 – 5 courses are an excellent foundation for every musician to take. Gareth explains every topic in great detail, with written examples, and plays the keyboard so you can hear the examples in real music.
Each grade is available individually, or you can bundle them together for a discount. You also get lifetime access to them and can watch them from anywhere with the great platform that makes it easy to track your progress.
I highly recommend it as an easy course to recommend in our list. Check it out by clicking below.
CHECK CURRENT PRICE3. Music Theory Comprehensive Complete!
At number three, we have an extensive set of music theory courses from educator Jason Allen with his Music Theory Comprehensive Complete course!
As its name suggests, it’s a college-level music theory course that teaches the basics of music theory to help you play your instrument and read music better.
Jason makes it very easy to follow with a simple step-by-step process. Each video builds on the previous one’s knowledge. He covers everything from basic music notation, pitch, and rhythm to more complex harmony and songwriting.
It’s hugely popular, and not many courses can boast over 75,000 students. It’s definitely worth checking out, and it’s very affordable.
CHECK CURRENT PRICE4. Music Theory Learning Pathway by PickupMusic
If you’re a guitarist and want to learn music theory specifically for guitarists then check out Dr. Quentin Angus’s Music Theory Learning Pathway on Pickup Music.
He breaks down everything from basic scales to complex chord progressions over a 3-month program, and the best part is you’ll apply it all directly to your guitar playing.
It’s perfect whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to fill in the gaps in your theory knowledge.
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Looking to get better at reading sheet music? Piano teacher Hugh Sung’s got a great workshop through Artist Works, that breaks it all down from the basics to more advanced stuff. He covers everything you need – notes, rhythms, chords, the works – spread across 10 levels and lots of video lessons.
Hugh’s really good at explaining things clearly, so whether you’re starting from scratch or just wanting to brush up your skills, you’ll be in good hands. For $29.99, you get lifetime access to all the lessons, so you can learn at your own speed and go back to review whenever you want.
CHECK CURRENT PRICEConclusion: Which one Should you get?
Anyway, that wraps up my post on the top music theory courses available online. I hope it gives you some ideas. Whichever one you go for, the most important thing is that you actually complete it.
So many people start with the best intentions of learning music theory but quickly lose enthusiasm and stop putting the work in. Sometimes, actually paying for a course is a good way of committing to it. You’ve invested a small amount and are far more likely to follow through on your goal.
If you’re still deciding which one to take, I recommend either one of the Music Matters courses or my one. Both will give you a basic understanding of the fundamentals and are explained in simple language with loads of examples.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have, and I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
