Information on Level 5 and Comprehensive Level 5-8 Theory Classes

Level 5: Easiest.
Projected study time for Fall, Winter, Spring: 30-45 minutes per day, 3-4.5 hours per week
Projected study time for Summer: 1 hour per day, 6 hours per week
Memorization requirements: Least demanding; recommended for students younger than 9 and older students with little time to study, some memory difficulties or a lazy streak.
Memory includes major and minor key signatures up to four flats and sharps, easy terms list, various charts.

Comprehensive Level 5 through 8 Theory

Satisfies requirement for Grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 practical certificate. Next Class

Comprehensive Level 5-6-7-8 Theory.
Projected study time for Fall, Winter, Spring:60-90 minutes per day, 6-9 hours per week
Projected study time for Summer:2 hours per day, 12 hours per week
Requirements are substantial, recommended for students who study and complete homework.
Practice, memory and homework is required. If not done lazy students will fail!
Memory includes all 12 major and 12 minor key signatures, long terms list, many charts and procedures.
Online link to video recordings of classes available.

•L8 Theory Price Comparison•

For some parents, price is the “only difference” when considering options. Comprehensive Theory Level 8 is $500 for class and book. Students then purchase the online study guide and exam for $175 to complete the requirement. If they choose the online study guides with exam, the 4 levels x $175 equal $700. There is not a significant difference. The true choice is interacting with a computer versus a teacher and classmates.

•Classes on Replay•

Teacher Led Online Music Classes are recorded, if a student misses a class (or part of a class), they can view and review the video. If a student does not understand a certain point, they are able to view that section of the class again. Theory class videos are made accessible to students through the conclusive month in which the class finishes. Students are free to travel and attend their class from a hotel or campground if Wi-Fi is available. While some parents believe students do not concentrate as fully on zoom, our findings clearly indicate that zoom offers an outstanding opportunity for uninterrupted learning. With “uncontrollable talkers” able to mute themselves, advantages outweigh disadvantages. Students can eat/drink without interrupting others, are not inclined to distraction from cell phones, can always hear the teacher and see the work being done in the textbook from a quiet environment. Zoom preserves an element of respect, calm and good behaviour to everyone’s benefit. The grades reflect improvements due to all the above factors.

Private Online Lessons are offered in all theory subjects. (See Private Theory Packages for All Subjects)
Call for details: 905-479-0591

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•Required Acoma Textbooks•

Authors Lynn and Peter Ware wrote the required class textbooks, published by Acoma Company. They offer a consistent, organized approach allowing a comfortable progression and transition through the theory requirements. : We recommend parental supervision for young students. Textbook prices on this page are for students who enroll in classes or Private Online Lessons at Ware Academy of Music.

Harmony and History classes require sharp, disciplined minds and develop tremendous intellectual capacity. A positive, pro-active attitude is essential for students to absorption theoretical ideas. Positive attitude + Good Study Habits = Success. We wish to make the theory requirements as meaningful and painless as possible. Enroll students when they will have time to study, memorize, and practice.

Ware Academy offers students 30 hours of preparation, unless compromised with statutory holidays or examination dates.

- Lynn Ware

Theory Classes

Comprehensive Level 5-8 Theory classes are ideally suited to development of self-esteem and confidence. Concepts are introduced in clearly defined topics (key signatures, whole tones/semitones etc.) in a progressive, but interconnected order. Through study and application of procedures, students enjoy a variety of activities with notes.

•Introduction Video to Level 5-8 Comprehensive Music Theory with Lynn Ware•

•National Gold Medal in Music Theory Winner•

Eric Tan received the highest grade average for his theory classes examinations in Canada (excluding Level 8 or below grades) for his ARCT Performance Certificate. His grade average was 95!

No Registration Fees

Textbooks

All material is specifically written for Music theory examination preparation. Successive classes and books offer a consistent approach and layout creating an easy path through the advanced theory examinations.