Theory is an often-neglected element of a student's musical education, even though Grade 5 theory is a pre-requisite of the higher grades (6, 7, & 8). I offer weekly live-online classes (3 time slots to choose from) which take you from very basic music theory knowledge up to the standard required to take your ABRSM Grade 5 theory, just 6 months later.

Jenni teaches each small group for 90 minutes per week, sets homework to be completed in between sessions,
and gives feedback on your homework when completed.

This course begins in October, there are 26 lessons, finishing in April the following year. A breakdown of topics is provided below. 

Classes will be held on Zoom with a maximum number of 12 students in the group to allow for individual questions to be answered during the Q&A section of the session. 

How to enrol: Select ONE of the following class times
(please note that in order to ensure class numbers do not exceed 12, you are committing to attend the online lesson at the same time every week, and cannot join a different class unless pre-arranged with Jenni (at Jenni's discretion)
All classes commence week beginning 5th October 2026

Group 1
Tuesday 19:00GMT (Duration 90 minutes)
(Central European Standard Time 20:00)
(For USA: Eastern 14:00, Central 13:00, Mountain 12:00, Pacific 11:00)




Group 2
Wednesday 17:00GMT (Duration 90 minutes)
(Central European Standard Time 18:00)
(For USA: Eastern 12:00, Central 11:00, Mountain 10:00, Pacific 09:00)




Group 3
Thursday 09:30GMT (Duration 90 minutes)
(Central European Standard Time 10:30)
(China Standard Time 17:30)
(Australian Western Standard Time 17:30)
(Australian Eastern Standard Time 19.30)




Please note: all tuition and learning materials are in English. All worksheets and learning materials are provided.
Each lesson will be recorded and made available to students who wish to watch it back/recap, or for those who are absent. Attending the sessions in real time allows the opportunity to ask questions/receive feedback on your work.


Lesson Schedule 2026-2027 & Topics:

Week Beginning: 5th October 2026 - PITCH
Week Beginning: 12th October 2026 - NOTE LENGTHS & RESTS
Week Beginning: 19th October 2026 - TIME SIGNATURES
Week Beginning: 26th October 2026 - SIMPLE & IRREGULAR TIME
Week Beginning: 2nd November 2026 - COMPOUND TIME
Week Beginning: 9th November 2026 - TRIPLETS & DUPLETS, PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
Week Beginning: 16th November 2026 - WRITING RHYTHMS
Week Beginning: 23rd November 2026 - INTRODUCING SCALES
Week Beginning: 30th November 2026 - CHROMATIC SCALES
Week Beginning: 7th December 2026 - MAJOR SCALES
Week Beginning: 14th December 2026 - MINOR SCALES
Week Beginning: 4th January 2027 - INTERVALS
Week Beginning: 11th January 2027 - PRIMARY TRIADS
Week Beginning: 18th January 2027 - CHORDS IN INVERSION
Week Beginning: 25th January 2027 - VOICES & THEIR MUSIC
Week Beginning: 1st February 2027 - INSTRUMENTS & THEIR MUSIC
Week Beginning: 8th February 2027 - FIGURED BASS
Week Beginning: 15th February 2027 - PHRASES & CADENCES
Week Beginning: 22nd February 2027 - TRANSPOSITION
Week Beginning: 1st March 2027 - ORNAMENTS
Week Beginning: 8th March 2027 - COMPOSITION
Week Beginning: 15th March 2027 - THEORY IN PRACTICE - RECAP ALL TOPICS
Week Beginning: 22nd March 2027 - THEORY IN PRACTICE - RECAP ALL TOPICS
Week Beginning: 29th March 2027 - THEORY IN PRACTICE - RECAP ALL TOPICS

Revision Break

Week Beginning: 19th April 2027 - PRACTICE PAPERS/MOCK EXAMS
Week Beginning: 26th April 2027 - PRACTICE PAPERS/MOCK EXAMS

End of course