The Music Theory course at Cicerone Music Institute is designed to help students understand the foundations of music in a clear and practical way. This program builds strong theoretical knowledge that supports performance, production, songwriting, and overall musical confidence.
It is suitable for beginners and developing musicians who want to read, write, understand, and apply music correctly across different genres.
Music theory gives you the language of music. It helps you understand how music works, communicate better with other musicians, and improve your performance, composition, and production skills. Whether you play an instrument, sing, or produce music, theory strengthens everything you do.
This course is ideal for:
Classes are practical and instructor-led, with a strong focus on participation, repetition, and performance practice. Students learn through demonstrations, guided practice, and group sessions.
Lessons are held twice weekly, with flexible options available:
Morning • Afternoon • Evening • Weekends • Virtual (Online)
3 Months
6 Months (recommended for deeper mastery)
Classes are held twice weekly.
Full payment is required before commencement of classes.
3 Months: ₦90,000 ($500)
6 Months: ₦180,000 ($1,000)
Accommodation is available for interested students.
Accommodation fees are charged separately.
Understanding music as a language, basic musical terms, and how music is structured.
Notes, rests, time signatures, tempo, counting, and rhythmic patterns.
Major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, and pitch relationships.
Chord construction, triads, chord progressions, and basic harmony concepts.
Melodic construction, listening skills, pitch recognition, and interval training.
Reading and writing music on the staff, clefs, accidentals, and dynamics.
Applying theory concepts to instruments, voice, songwriting, or performance.
Theory exercises, practical tests, and final evaluation based on course duration (3 or 6 months).
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