THEORY BY POST

This interactive correspondence course in the theory of music was set up in 2000 and is designed especially for students who take instrumental or vocal lessons. Understanding of the theoretical side of music is extremely important as a complement to practical tuition; indeed, for all who take practical exams of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, a theory qualification at Grade 5 level is mandatory before entries for exams of Grades 6 to 8 may be submitted. image of saxophonist
image of a piano Students may not be able to procure the theory tuition that they require in their locality, and this is where THEORY BY POST comes in. Commencing right at the beginning, this distance-learning course will take you in stages right up to the necessary standard required for you to take an external exam (set by either Trinity Guildhall or The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) at Grade 5 level. Furthermore, THEORY BY POST is considerably cheaper than the rates that most private teachers are charging, so you will most likely be saving there too.
Yet another advantage of THEORY BY POST over the more traditional methods of studying is that students are completely free to work at their own speed as they proceed through the course, which means that if students have the availability of time it is quite possible to make the necessary progress in considerably less time than it normally takes by attending weekly lessons with a local teacher. Sign up today and get your first module FREE! image of a timpanist

Students have been very complimentary of THEORY BY POST, with comments including:

  • "I think your course is excellent. It is worth every penny and more."
  • "Excellent all round -- sorry nothing negative to say".
  • "...you are making a good job and I hope that 'Theory by Post' carries on for a long time".
  • "I wish to thank you for providing the course which my son found extremely helpful".
  • "I am more than happy with the progress I have made with my theory due to this Course. Many thanks".
  • "Excellent in content, presentation, explanation of course topics, general running of the course, cost and speed with which work is marked and returned".
For further details of the correspondence course click the notes opposite: Click here for details of 'Theory by Post'.
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To pay for your next module online (for existing students) please click the music notes opposite: To pay for your next module of 'Theory by Post' click here.
If you would like to pay for your next ten modules of the course, click the music opposite: To pay for your next 10 modules of 'Theory by Post' click here.

If you would like to see a specimen page of the theory course please click here.

If you are an existing student and would like help on a certain topic, click through here. There are answers given for the most common queries, and more will be added in the next few months.

There is also an online (computer-based) version of the above course, entitled Theory by Email. For details click here.

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