THEORY ONLINE
In order to constantly improve our teaching quality and service, We would like to introduce to you our uniquely developed THEORY ONLINE programme.
WHY MUSIC THEORY?
Music theory teaches students a deeper understanding of music (its construction and fundamental material or 'how' music is created) and forms the foundation for excellent musicianship. Having a good understanding of Music Theory enable students to become CREATIVE musicians and empowers students with skills and knowledge to COMPOSE, ARRANGE and ANALYZE music independently and confidently. Even recording artists need sound music theory knowledge to make great recording decisions. At Semitonis Online Ltd we believe Music Performance and Theory are inseparable partners. That is why we partner with ABRSM (Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music) which shares our philosophy. It is great that your child has chosen to learn an instrument. However, extending students' music theory knowledge will empower them to become CREATORS of music rather than mere CONSUMERS of music. Here I am speaking of composing your own music, recording it or arranging music. As a performer learning a new piece of music requires a lot of analytical, aka decision-making, skills which develop from music theory practice (paying attention to the detail in music).
WHAT's IN IT FOR ME?
Students will receive during each scheduled weekly lesson hour:
1. Planned lesson instruction or facilitation from the teacher
2. Interactive whiteboard sharing (IPad or interactive laptop screen required)
3. Access to past recorded lessons
4. Latest personalized Music Theory software with additional apps, such as 'musition' and many others
5. Students learn at their own pace independently
6. Option to sit international Theory exams of ABRSM, TRINITY,
7. Tutoring or preparation for GCSE, CIE or NCEA exam systems
8.. ABRSM Theory or GCSE workbooks
9. Small classes of up to 6 students
10. 24 Hour online support as arranged
11. Assessment material, regular feedback and resources as required
12. High-quality teaching at an affordable cost which fits any budget
13. Fun way of learning theory at any ability and in the comfort of your own home
14. The option to break the class into smaller meetings (differentiation) and as needed
15. An excellent investment into the well-being of your child
16. Access to the introduction of recording techniques
17. Access to state-of-the-art technology and music software
SOUNDS GREAT!, WHEN CAN I START?
Requirements for entering this programme:
1. Please ensure that your internet speed is at least 4G or higher
2. Students need to signup individually for the programme when prompted by the system
3. All passwords and usernames MUST be kept secure and NOT shared with others.
4. Students must sign in on time for lessons and must submit work electronically by the agreed due dates
5. All fees must be paid in full before starting this programme.
Please drop us an email or send a text to register provisionally. Click here
I appreciate your interest in TO and look forward to your support.
Format:
- Online delivery or blended
- Video Lessons
- Online support
- Course format
- Assessment/Examinations
All Semitonis Theory Online lessons will be organized into units of 10 lessons each and will roughly correspond with the normal school calendar and Terms and exclude books. The individual student fee for theory lessons are:
| Unit | Lessons | Standards | Fees+ | Comment | Duration |
| Theory Online |
10 | Various |
$200 for 10 x 1-hour group lesson sessions* | Group Contact/webcam sessions based on 5 or more students | A minimum of four Terms are needed. One-hour contact sessions with online support |
(Fees exclude Examination and Workbook Fees)
THEORY LESSONS
ENROLLMENT AND CONTRACT
(Please complete and hand to the teacher)
STUDENT: __________________________________________________________ (name and second name)
_____________________________________________________________
Parent Consent (Please complete and hand to teacher)
I...………………………………………………………… (Parent) permit my daughter/son
……………………………………………… (Student) to attend THEORY lessons through Semitonis as arranged in this contract. I also accept the terms and conditions as set out in this contract below:
1. Individual and personalized tuition
2. Access to music score and research sites
3. Analysis technique application
4. Composer and context summaries
5. Music work analysis strategies including annotated scores
6. Memorization techniques for music examination
7. Marking of tasks with moderation/assessment feedback and feed-forward
8. Terms and definitions per set work
9. Online feedback via E-Learning
10. Set revision tests and tasks (E-Learning)
11. Structured lesson plans
12. Flexible approach to the needs and learning pace of each student
13. Goal setting for each session
14. Music CDs/ and DVDs and/ or links
15. Handouts per set work
16. Examination techniques
17. Continuous assessment
18. New Zealand and Australian (VIT) Registered Teacher
19 NCEA and VCE trained, experienced (nine years) and approved Secondary teacher
20. Author of Y9 and 10 Music textbook contracted by Cambridge University Press (Melbourne), 2012
21. Skype teaching where arranged, e.g. illness or make-up lessons
22. Teaching and learning environment/venue
23. Health, safety, and well-being requirements
To get the most benefit from tuition classes:
- Please be on time for each tuition session
- Make sure that all homework and tasks from a previous session have been completed on time.
- Please phone or email me early if you have any questions or difficulties related to the tasks set, so that I can have enough time to prepare for these before your next tuition session.
- Tuition sessions can only be cancelled with two days (48 hours) notice.
- No refund of fees will be considered.
- Before the commencement of any tuition, the tutor, student and parent must sign a learning and teaching contract.
- Fees are paid in advance and exclude examination fees.
- Electronic MPD (Performance), diary MUST be updated weekly and before the next lesson.
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| Parent Signature: |
| Tutor Signature: |
| Date: |