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Tracking Skills – Learning Styles #6

If your students lose their place or can't follow the music, they may have poor Tracking Skills. Learn how to develop and strengthen their Tracking Skills.

ADHD Student – Learning Styles #5

When teaching Theory to an ADHD Student or one who struggles to concentrate, varying their body position can support them in successful learning.

Special Needs Learner – Learning Styles #4

When teaching a special needs learner, teachers are often required to “think outside the box” to meet the Special Learning Needs of the Student.

Kinesthetic Learner – Learning Styles #3

Kinesthetic Learners have great hand-eye coordination. Learn the best way to teach your Kinesthetic Learner by using a Pentascale.

Auditory Learner – Learning Styles #2

An Auditory Learner likes to listen. Discover tips on teaching an Auditory Learner. Explore how to use Pentascales to inspire transposition and learning.

Visual Learner – Learning Styles #1

The Visual Learner likes to see instructions written down or write them down themselves. Using Pentascales can help Visual Learners understand and "get it".

Teaching Tips – Theory Learning Circle

Ready to maximize your Student's musical learning? If so, use the Theory Learning Circle Teaching Tip. Read it, Say it, Write it, Play it.

From Learning Disabilities to Success

Share Teacher Kandice Kreutner Ilgner's experience of how the UMT Workbooks help her students with learning disabilities build confidence & achieve success!

Playing Games Improves Learning

Did you know that playing games improves learning? Get 80 FREE Flashcards in each Ultimate Music Theory Workbook plus the UMT Games to improve learning!

Cadential 6-4 Chord Progression

A Cadential 6-4 Chord Progression is an embellishment of the Dominant Chord (and not a 2nd Inversion Triad!). Learn what notes are used to create the V6/4!

Accidental Rules #5 – Adding Necessary Accidentals

When writing notes on the staff, adding necessary accidentals (not redundant) is important. Learn how to write Staff Notes for given names.

Motivate Students – A Desire to Inspire with Summer Saiegh

Want to Motivate Students? Summer Saiegh shares how Connections through the Arts instill Confidence and a Desire to Inspire & Motivate Student Success!

Intervals – Size Symbol

Learn how the Ultimate Music Theory Model Mnemonic (visual aid) supports changing the Interval Size one step at a time using a Size Symbol.

Sara Campbell Upbeat Piano Teachers Finding Teaching Style

Sara Campbell - Upbeat Piano Teachers - Finding Your Teaching Style & Attracting Ideal Clients! Clients who are less than ideal can be a total drag.

So-La and Ti-Do

Have you ever wondered HOW to inspire, motivate and challenge your Students? It's easy with So-La and Ti-Do - the Ultimate Music Theory Stuffies! Learn how!

Happy Birthday

December 1st is Ultimate Music Theory's Birthday! Here's my journey with Founder Glory St. Germain, as we celebrate our amazing years together in UMT!

Clef Signs Create Landmark Notes

Properly drawn Clef Signs create Landmark Notes at specific pitches on the instrument for the Treble (G) Clef and for the Bass (F) Clef.

Simple Time Rests Blog 1 – Basic Beat

Simple Time Rests Blog 1 - Basic Beat. When we understand the Basic Beat and Pulse in Simple Time, we discover the Rest Rules to make adding rests easy.

Basic Beats Improve Sight Reading

Understanding how to scoop Basic Beats will improve your Sight Reading - especially the RCM Exam Requirement to tap a steady beat and clap the rhythm.

Octave – Simple or Compound?

Why does an Augmented 8 invert to a diminished 8, but a Perfect 8 inverts to a Perfect 1? Learn how to easily identify when an Octave is Simple or Compound.

Can I Use Ultimate Music Theory?

Theory is Theory, no matter where you live! You CAN use Ultimate Music Theory to learn and teach theory, no matter what method or exam system you use!

Teaching Articulation Marks

Staccato, portato, tenuto, accent and fermata are Articulation Marks - signs that show us how to play a note. Learn how to teach playing different touches.

Rhythm Sticks – Improve Counting

Use Rhythm Sticks to bring life to counting! Pick up some Chinese Food, a Tub of Ice Cream and you too can teach your students how to have fun with rhythm.

Descending Musical Alphabet

Learning the Musical Alphabet is important for reading music and naming intervals. But how fast can you say the descending musical alphabet pattern?

Music Theory Choral Class

Music Theory Choral Class - Private, Classroom & Choral Teachers alike are "Singing the Praises" of the Ultimate Music Theory Workbook Series for students!

Music Theory Camp

Guest blogger Kandice Kreutner Ilgner shares how she turned the Summer Lesson draught into Summer Theory Camp using the Ultimate Music Theory Lesson Plans.

UMT Testimonial

Hannah Brackenbury shares her UMT Testimonial on how she discovered Ultimate Music Theory, the Online Certification Course and her first Theory Student.

Flashcards and Flyswatters

Nothing perks up a lesson faster than bringing out the Flyswatters and the Flashcards! Learn the fun new game from Ultimate Music Theory - "Flashcard Slap".

Modern Vocal Score Bar Lines

Discover how to write Modern Vocal Score Bar Lines (with and without lyrics) in Open Score (SATB - 4 Staves) and in Short (Keyboard) Score (Grand Staff).

Sharp or Flat Ear Training Game

Using the Basic Theory Game Pack to teach students to identify direction and pitch is easy and fun! Learn how to play the Sharp or Flat Ear Training Game.

Melodic Chromatic Scale – Set Form

In a Melodic Chromatic Scale using a Set Form, the notes are not the same in the ascending and descending Melodic Chromatic Scale. Discover 3 Simple Steps.

Piano Music App iPad – Panic to Playing

Piano Music App iPad Lesson. Learn how the Ultimate Music Theory Basic Rudiments App goes from panic to playing in 30 minutes. Ear Training, Sight Reading.

Prevent Piano Teacher Injury – 3 Healthy Tips

Prevent Piano Teacher Injury before it's too late! Who knew teaching music could be dangerous to your health? Prevent piano teacher injury, 3 healthy tips.

Harmonic Intervals using Accidentals

Writing harmonic intervals using accidentals - Includes three tips for learning which accidental goes where - placement of accidentals for a harmonic 2nd.

Music Flashcards – Need a Flyswatter?

Music Flashcards are fun, especially using a Flyswatter! Learn how. And check out the Ultimate Music Theory Flashcard APP for MAC, PC, iPhone and iPad.

Level 7 Music Theory Exam

The new Level 7 Music Theory Exam covers new Theory, History & Harmony Requirements in between the Intermediate (Level 6) & Advanced (Level 8) Theory Exams.

Level 6 Music Theory Exam

Level 6 Music Theory Exam preparation can feel a bit daunting. There are so many new concepts, terminologies and expectations. UMT will make it easy!

Christopher Sutton Ear Training Fun

Christopher Sutton shares how we can make ear training fun and easy for our students and how we can develop ear training skills.

RCM Exams – Theory Co-Requisites

RCM Exams - Learn what theory Co-Requisites go with what RCM Practical Exams and WHY? Learn which RCM exams should be completed first & why it matters.

Faber and Faber Piano – Master Class

The Future of Teaching Music - Faber and Faber Piano Master Class with Glory and Sherry St. Germain. Learn exciting new innovative teaching techniques!

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