Ear Training & Music Theory
Students ages 11+ take their musicianship to the next level. This series of seven courses carries students from square one to college music and career preparation.
These ear training and music theory courses are not instrument courses. Students develop a discerning ear and understanding eye for music reading and analysis to enable independent musicianship.
What do these courses cover?
Students learn rhythm skills, pitch skills, and other music skills through interactive activities that provide immediate feedback.
The ultimate goal of the Ear Training activities is for musicians to dictate music. That is, hear a tune and write it down using music notes.
The ultimate goal of the Music Theory activities is that students can read and analyze music.
Which course do I choose?
Foundational
Designed for beginning and experienced musicians who haven’t done melodic dictation
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60 modules — 20 minutes for each module (see course details)
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75 modules — 25 minutes for each module (see course details)
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90 modules — 30 minutes for each module (see course details)
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White Belt, Yellow Belt, & Orange Belt courses compressed into 105 modules — 35 minutes for each module (see course details)
Intermediate
Designed for high schoolers and adults who are ready to extend their melodic dictation and harmonic analysis skills
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120 modules — 40 minutes for each module (see course details)
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120 modules — 40 minutes for each module (see course details)
Advanced
Designed for high schoolers and adults who want to pursue or further a career in music
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150 modules — 45 minutes for each module (see course details)
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150 modules — 45 minutes for each module (see course details)
Who is this for?
This course is designed for mature elementary students, middle school and high school students, and adults.
Experienced musicians who are new to My Musicality should begin with either the White Belt course or Accelerated Foundations course if they are not trained in melodic dictation (ear training) or harmonic analysis (music theory).
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates basic ear training and music theory. It includes 60 modules. Each module takes about 20 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 3 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Students receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for mature elementary students, middle school and high school students, and adults. Experienced musicians who are new to My Musicality should begin with either the White Belt course or Accelerated Foundations course if they are not trained in melodic dictation (ear training) or harmonic analysis (music theory).
Course Prerequisites:
pass the White Belt course OR
be able to read treble clef and dictate brief simple melodies in C Major in 4/4
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates basic ear training and music theory. It includes 75 modules. Each module takes about 25 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 4 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Students receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
~ Course access coming FALL 2026 ~
Who is this for?
This course is designed for mature elementary students, middle school and high school students, and adults. Experienced musicians who are new to My Musicality should begin with either the White Belt course or Accelerated Foundations course if they are not trained in melodic dictation (ear training) or harmonic analysis (music theory).
Course Prerequisites:
pass the Yellow Belt course OR
be able to read treble and bass clef and dictate brief simple melodies in C Major in 4/4 and 6/8
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates basic ear training and music theory. It includes 90 modules. Each module takes about 30 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 5 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Students receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for mature elementary students, middle school and high school students, and adults.
The Foundations course is an accelerated package of all three Foundational belts (White, Yellow, & Orange) for experienced musicians who prefer to advance quickly.
Experienced musicians who are new to My Musicality should begin with either the White Belt course or Accelerated Foundations course if they are not trained in melodic dictation (ear training) or harmonic analysis (music theory).
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates basic ear training and music theory. It includes 105 modules. Each module takes about 35 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 6 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Students receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
~ Course access coming 2026 ~
Who is this for?
This course is designed for high schoolers and adults who are ready to take their musicianship to the next level of performance.
Course Prerequisites:
pass the Orange Belt course OR
pass the Accelerated Foundations course OR
be able to identify I, IV, and V chords and dictate simple melodies in treble and bass clefs in C, F, and G Major in 4/4 and 6/8
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates intermediate ear training and music theory. It includes 120 modules. Each module takes about 40 minutes.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 7 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Learners receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
~ Course access coming 2027 ~
Who is this for?
This course is designed for high schoolers and adults who are ready to take their musicianship to the next level of performance.
Course Prerequisites:
pass the Green Belt course OR
be able to identify I, IV, and V chords and dictate simple melodies in treble and bass clefs in major and minor keys in 4/4 and 6/8
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates integrates ear training and music theory. It includes 120 modules. Each module takes about 40 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 7 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Learners receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
~ Course access coming 2028 ~
Who is this for?
This course is designed for high schoolers and adults who want to pursue or further a career in music.
Course Prerequisites:
pass the Blue Belt course OR
be able to analyze chords and dictate simple melodies in treble and bass clefs in major and minor keys in 3/4 and 4/4 and 6/8
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates advanced ear training and music theory. It includes 150 modules. Each module takes about 45 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 9 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Learners receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
~ Course access coming 2028 ~
Who is this for?
This course is designed for high schoolers and adults who want to pursue or further a career in music.
Course Prerequisites:
pass the Red Belt course OR
be able to analyze chords and dictate melodies in treble and bass clefs in all major and minor keys in 3/4 and 4/4 and 6/8
What is the learning experience?
This self-paced course integrates advanced ear training and music theory. It includes 150 modules. Each module takes about 45 minutes and does not need to be done in a single sitting.
There are 15 units in this course. Each unit includes 9 optional practice modules and a checkpoint module. Students must pass each checkpoint module to unlock the next unit.
Learners receive immediate feedback on their activities. There are no instruments, music, or books to buy.
What do I need to know about technology?
This course will be accessible for twelve months after logging in to the course. Login information will be emailed upon course purchase.
Each student needs an individual login to personally pass checkpoints and earn grades and badges.
Students will need to use a computer or tablet with internet access to navigate the modules since a phone screen is too small.
Those using a mobile device will need to download the Canvas Student app.
Looking for a slower paced learning experience?
Check out the Junior Music courses.
The White Belt Ear Training & Music Theory course is equivalent to the full series of 8 Junior Music courses.