Music Theory Masterclass: Music Theory for All Levels

Master music theory step by step – from beginner to advanced. Learn music theory, chords, harmony, melody, and notation.

What you’ll learn

• Read and write standard musical notation with confidence, including rhythm, pitch, and key signatures.
• Understand and build scales, intervals, chords, and chord progressions from scratch.
• Analyze and interpret harmony and melody in both classical and modern music.
• Apply advanced concepts like modulation, musical form, and non-chord tones in creative ways.
• Improve their ear for music with practical exercises in ear training and harmonic recognition.
• Gain historical context and artistic insight into how music has evolved from the Baroque period to the 20th century.

Requirements

• No prior music theory knowledge is required – this course is designed for complete beginners.
• You don’t need to play an instrument, but if you do, you’re encouraged to follow along and apply what you learn.
• All you need is curiosity, a love of music, and a willingness to learn.
• A pencil and some blank sheet music (or a notation app) can be helpful for exercises, but not required.
• Headphones or speakers are recommended for the best experience during listening and ear training activities.

Description

Music Theory Masterclass – No Experience Needed

Taught by Alexandra Belibou PhD, a professional musician and Lecturer Professor at the Faculty of Music, this course is your complete and approachable guide to music theory. Whether you’ve struggled with theory in the past or you’re starting completely from scratch, this course will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

“Music Theory Masterclass” is a structured, step-by-step journey through everything from notation and rhythm to harmony, chord progressions, modulation, and musical interpretation. It’s designed for all levels – absolute beginners, intermediate players, and even advanced musicians who want to refine their understanding.

What You’ll Learn

Session 1: Building a Strong Foundation
Learn the essentials of musical notation, rhythm, and scales. Alexandra uses clear explanations and real-world examples to help you build a solid foundation – the same approach she uses with her university students.

Session 2: Unlocking Harmony and Chords
Dive into the structure behind the music you love. You’ll explore intervals, triads, seventh chords, and progressions, with exercises to reinforce what you learn. These lessons are rooted in Alexandra’s own experience as a composer, arranger, and live performer.

Session 3: Crafting Melody and Harmony
Explore how melodies are constructed and how harmony brings them to life. You’ll also learn how to use expressive techniques like non-chord tones, with practical tips drawn from Alexandra’s work as a music producer and conductor.

Session 4: Advanced Music Theory and Interpretation
Take your skills to the next level with modulation techniques, musical forms, and expressive interpretation. These advanced topics are taught in a clear, engaging way – accessible to all learners, but informed by years of professional and academic experience.

Session 5: A Pianist’s Perspective on Music History
In this  session, Alexandra draws from her background as a pianist and music historian to take you through the evolution of keyboard music – from Baroque and Classical to Romantic and 20th-century innovations.

Why This Course Stands Out

• University-level instruction, made accessible – Learn from a real professor with over 25 years of experience in music education and performance.
• Step-by-step clarity – Each lesson is broken down clearly so that anyone can follow along and succeed.
• For all experience levels – Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, there’s value here for everyone.
• Practice-focused – Includes examples, exercises, and ear training throughout so you can apply what you learn immediately.
• Taught by a working musician – Alexandra Belibou is not only a professor, but also a performer, arranger, composer, and vocal group conductor.

If music theory has ever felt intimidating or confusing, this course will change the way you learn. With a passionate, experienced teacher by your side, you’ll finally understand the “why” behind the music – and gain the tools to create and perform with confidence.

Join Alexandra Belibou and build your music theory skills – one note at a time.

Who this course is for:

• Complete beginners who want to finally understand how music works – no experience needed.
• Self-taught musicians looking to strengthen their foundation in music theory.
• Intermediate players who want to go beyond playing by ear and start reading, writing, and analyzing music.
• Music producers, composers, and songwriters who want to bring more structure and depth to their work.
• Classical and contemporary musicians who want to sharpen their understanding of harmony, melody, and form.
• Anyone who’s felt intimidated by music theory in the past – and is ready to learn in a supportive, step-by-step way.