Music Theory in 90 Minutes: Practical Skills for Musicians
Practical theory for real songs. Skip the stuffy lectures, start writing better music today.
Music Theory in 90 Minutes: Practical Skills for Musicians free download
Practical theory for real songs. Skip the stuffy lectures, start writing better music today.
Ditch the Theory Textbooks and Start Creating Music NOW
Hey there, I'm J. Anthony Allen. If you've been putting off learning music theory because it seems too complicated or time-consuming, this accelerated class is designed specifically for you.
In just 90 minutes, we'll cut through the noise and focus exclusively on the theory concepts that will immediately improve your music-making. No dusty textbooks. No endless exercises. Just practical knowledge you can apply right away.
What Makes This 90-Minute Approach Different?
Accelerated Learning: We cover only what's essential for creating music
Applied Theory: Practice concepts as we learn them—theory meets application in real-time
Write a Complete Song: We'll actually create music together during the class
Visual Learning: See theory concepts demonstrated on piano, guitar, and in notation
Downloadable Resources: Take our worksheets with you to reinforce what you've learned
What We'll Cover in Just 90 Minutes:
Essential Building Blocks
The half-steps and whole steps that form the foundation of all music
Key signatures demystified in 5 minutes
The Circle of Fifths explained visually (without the headache)
Harmony Fundamentals
Chord construction made simple
The chord progressions behind 90% of hit songs
How to create emotional impact with basic harmony
Melody & Rhythm
Crafting melodies that stick with minimal theory
How rhythm and melody work together
Using scales effectively without memorizing dozens of patterns
Putting It All Together
We'll write a complete song together applying what you've learned
Breaking "rules" creatively once you understand them
Next steps for continued growth
Who This Class Is Perfect For:
Songwriters who want to understand why certain things work
Producers who need a quick theory foundation
Musicians who learn by doing, not memorizing
Anyone who's been intimidated by traditional theory education
Creators who want to make better music, starting today
My Promise to You:
With over a million students taught and an average rating above 4.7, I've developed an approach that works. I answer 100% of student questions within 24 hours, so you'll never be stuck.
By the end of our 90 minutes together, you'll have the tools to:
Understand the "why" behind effective chord progressions
Create melodies that connect with listeners
Speak the language of music with confidence
Apply theory concepts immediately in your own music
Ready to transform your understanding of music in just 90 minutes?
Let's skip the years of formal theory training and focus on what really matters for making music right now.
Join me, and let's get started!
