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Musician Basics

Course Levels: Primary Skills

Course Length: 12 Hours

$250

Residency Required. Learn More.

Get Fluent in the Language of Music

Musician Basics is where producers, vocalists, and instrumentalists learn to speak music fluently—without needing to read every note on the page.

This class builds your foundation in harmony, chord structure, and song form so you can understand what you’re hearing, communicate better with collaborators, and start making intentional musical choices in your productions.

We’ll focus on the practical vocabulary that underpins everything from songwriting to arrangement: how chords move, how sections fit together, and how to use your instrument—whatever it is—to express those ideas confidently. No classical background required.

At the conclusion of this course you should expect to:

  • Know the main chord types, their functions, and how they fit into progressions
  • Understand song structure and identify common sections (verse, chorus, bridge, etc.)
  • Play chords and inversions confidently on a keyboard or instrument of choice
  • Recognize harmonic motion in your favorite songs
  • Participate more actively and ask better questions in Music Theory Gym ​

Format: Live Remote Meeting in a dedicated Discord video channel

Prerequisites: None. Helpful to have a keyboard nearby

Upcoming Classes

  • Musician Basics Elective

    Total Classes: 12
    Dates: Nov 04, 2025 — Feb 03, 2026
    Meet Times: 3:30 PM Eastern | 12:30 PM Pacific | 8:30 PM UK
    Available Seats: 8
    Price: $250

  • Musician Basics Elective

    Total Classes: 6
    Dates: Dec 08, 2025 — Jan 26, 2026
    Meet Times: 9 PM Eastern | 6 PM Pacific | 2 AM UK
    Available Seats: 2
    Price: $250

  • Musician Basics Elective

    Total Classes: 6
    Dates: Jan 05, 2026 — Jan 26, 2026
    Meet Times: 7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK
    Available Seats: 8
    Price: $250

  • Musician Basics Elective

    Total Classes: 2
    Dates: Jan 22, 2026 — Jan 26, 2026
    Meet Times: 7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK
    Available Seats: 8
    Price: $250

  • Musician Basics Elective

    Total Classes: 6
    Dates: Mar 12, 2026 — Mar 31, 2026
    Meet Times: 7 PM Eastern | 4 PM Pacific | 12 AM UK
    Available Seats: 8
    Price: $250

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