teaching theory with super mario bros

Today I will be participating intermittently in #askacomposer on Twitter. Due to popular demand, #askthemusicians has dubbed March 4 as #askacomposer day. If you're a composer who wants to join in on the fun or a person who has questions for composers, visit this site on how to participate.

In the meantime, I will show you how I taught my theory class certain musical concepts.

Secondary Dominants

Secondary Key Areas

Pivot Chord Modulation

Sequential Modulation

Phrase Modulation

Sometimes I wonder if I've been teaching theory for a LONG time.