Learning Music Theory (Input Needed)

MusicTyro · 11-16-2009, 12:01 PM

I would like to get some input from the community about how you may have learned music theory and ear training.

Were you self-taught? Did you get private instruction or other instrument training?

Have you been fine without theory if you never formally learned?

Did you pick up on it right away, or did you have to really work at it?

What would've helped you pick up on it faster?

Was it a single method or did you learn from multiple experiences?

No need to answer the questions exactly as posted. Just some of the information I'm trying to gain.

I'd like to get as many different viewpoints as possible, as I'm going to be publishing a series of articles/learning tools on the subject.

Thanks!
Bret P.

11-16-2009, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
MusicTyro Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 3	Learning Music Theory (Input Needed) I would like to get some input from the community about how you may have learned music theory and ear training. Were you self-taught? Did you get private instruction or other instrument training? Have you been fine without theory if you never formally learned? Did you pick up on it right away, or did you have to really work at it? What would've helped you pick up on it faster? Was it a single method or did you learn from multiple experiences? No need to answer the questions exactly as posted. Just some of the information I'm trying to gain. I'd like to get as many different viewpoints as possible, as I'm going to be publishing a series of articles/learning tools on the subject. Thanks! Bret P.