Informed Decision Making
In the 5 years that I've been teaching music theory and ear training, I've used several different techniques and technologies to enhance learning in my classroom. Initially, I recommended students use the textbook's ebook and its supplemental assignments, but students mentioned these were often cumbersome to use, and some students who purchased used books didn't have access to them. Based on student feedback concerning which online resources are most helpful, I've moved away from the publisher's ebook to more general and accessible materials online. My students have been very helpful in making decisions of which resources are the most fruitful and which are not.
Most recently for ear training, I've been recommending Teoria to students. It's web-based design isn't as bloated as some software based ear training programs. It also is one of the most flexible in terms of customization, accommodating students from the intro level class to advanced students.
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Music theory tends to be a subject in which a failure to understand a concept will cause major problems when learning a new topic; it tends to be very linear in this way. As such, it's very important to learn these concepts in the right order to get the most out of class. The textbook makes a great starting point, but can sometimes provide an over abundance of detail. For students who need to review material, I recommend MusicTheory.Net Here they are able to see the main topics laid out in an appropriate order, with clear examples summaries.
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