Career questions tagged music-theory
If you aren't good at theory should you major in music?
I've only ever had bad theory teachers so I'm not sure if I'm the problem or it's the way theory was taught to me. I'm wondering about auditioning for some schools on viola and I'm confident in my solo and ensemble playing (especially chamber music) but I'm worried about taking the required college-level theory classes.
For any musicians, Wilfried Laurier’s undergrad, Community Music Program is a program which doesn’t require any RCM equivalent, but has an advanced rudiments theory test. As a person who only has knowledge of basic, how much of a disadvantage do I have?
I am a senior hoping to pursue in Laurier’s community music program. The audition is no worry for myself, but as an RCM level 4, soon to be 5 pianist, I only have basic theory knowledge. I am studying past basic and pursuing an All elementary theory book, but how difficult would this be for myself? What are your thoughts on this program as well? This program focuses on leadership and music. I’m planning to branch out into music education afterwards. I feel like this undergrad will be an asset. #music #music-education #music-theory