Alphabet City Music Workshops
Music theory is cool, not complicated.

More information and class registration:
347-946-0002 info@alphabetcitymusic.com
GUITAR
FOR BEGINNERS
Never played, but always wanted to? Used to play, but need a refresher? Basic chords, strumming, etc.
No time like the present!
SEPTEMBER / TBA
For more information:
347-946-0002
info@alphabetcitymusic.com
Includes an edited video of your class every week.
GUITAR
REPERTOIRE
(ALL LEVELS)
If you can play a handful of chords, there are tons of tunes you can learn to play...using your ear!
347-946-0002
SEPTEMBER / TBA
For more information:
347-946-0002
info@alphabetcitymusic.com
Includes an edited video of your class every week.
GUITAR
FRETBOARD THEORY
(BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE)
Turn your knowledge of basic chords into more fretboard freedom!
347-946-0002
SEPTEMBER / TBA
For more information:
347-946-0002
info@alphabetcitymusic.com
Includes an edited video of your class every week.
BASIC THEORY AND EAR TRAINING FOR
SINGERS
Back up your talent with a little basic music theory and specific ear training. Open up the lines of communication with other musicians.
Sight-singing, Harmony, Keys, Rhythm, and more!
SEPTEMBER/TBA
For more information:
347-946-0002
info@alphabetcitymusic.com
Includes an edited video of your class every week and exercises to keep you practicing and honing your new skills.
BASIC THEORY FOR
SONGWRITERS
There are no rules, but a basic understanding of music theory means more tools for you as a songwriter! Harmony, keys, rhythm and more!
SEPTEMBER/TBA
For more information:
347-946-0002
info@alphabetcitymusic.com
Includes an edited video of your class every week and exercises to keep you practicing and honing your new skills.
Thanks!
“I liked the song dissection segments the best and even enjoyed struggling through the songwriting exercise.”
– Lee S.
“It was a great start for me to connect the dots and filling in the gaps between my early basic music training and what I have learned on the job. Looking forward to doing more and learning to make charts.”
– Gina H.
Hittin’ the Road!
Alphabet City Music Visits Regional Songwriting Groups…
“Thanks, Tamara! You were FABULOUS!! Intuitive, intelligent, informative and inspiring! Tamara, you were patient and so brilliant about explaining and walking into the world of Theory for Songwriters.
We all are anxious to grab that Circle of Fifths and start playing musical hopscotch with melodies and chords. We hope to have you come back sometime to continue the journey you started us on! “Yours, Martin Swinger,
President, Maine Songwriter’s Association
- Songwriting
- Music Theory
- Guitar
- Piano
- Manhattan / online
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- 5-week workshops in NYC
- Online workshops
- All-day intensives
- Beginner-Advanced
- Music meetups
- Music Stores
- Music Schools
- Songwriting
- Music Theory
Customize a workshop…
Arrange something special for your songwriting group, music students, music store customers.
#1
BASIC MUSIC THEORY
A little music theory can go a long way!
- Read and write basic notation
- Intro to keys and chords
- Change the key of a melody
- Time signatures
Recommended: 2 hours. The length and content of this class can be customized.
#2
THEORY BOOST
Expand your songwriting options!
- Keys and chords in a key
- Harmonizing a melody
- Change the key of a melody/song
- Basic rhythm and song sections
Recommended: 2 hours. The length and content of this class can be customized.
#3
SONGWRITING TOOLS
Intermediate-advanced techniques!
- Fancier chords
- Borrowed chords
- Modulation
- Basic song charts
Recommended: 2 hours. The length and content of this class can be customized.
