Your instructor
Jamie Henke, Faculty Associate in Music at UW-Madison, teaches
music theory for non-music majors in the School of Music, and distance
education courses on related topics. A pianist and vocalist, she holds
a Ph.D. in music theory.
Who this course is for
- Musicians facing new challenges
- Music directors writing arrangements
- Teachers expanding their curricula.
- Anyone interested in understanding music theory.
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Music theory: choose your own topic
Choose the music topic you want to explore
This is a noncredit, online music class through UW-Madison Continuing Studies.
Are there gaps in your knowledge of music theory? Are there aspects of music theory that you wish you understood better?
Design your own noncredit course around a music theory topic of your choice. Your course could include music theory topics such as fundamentals, counterpoint, part writing, chords, harmony, melody, or others.
Work at your own pace and take up to a year to finish. A friendly music teacher provides advice, exercises, recommendations for materials, and critiques.
Need credits? This course is not available for college credit. If you are interested in earning 3.0 university credits consider Music 151/351. Please note: The content of the for-credit Music 151/351 is significantly more material than one would cover in a noncredit course. We cannot provide that amount of content in this non-credit course format.
Costs
Registration for this noncredit course is only $195. You will earn 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) when you complete the course.
Please contact Dr. Jamie Henke: jhenke@dcs.wisc.edu before you register to discuss content for your individually designed course. It is helpful to have a written record of your planned course content. Email is the best way to accomplish this. You may register any time.
Contact
Your contact for online music courses is Dr. Jamie Henke jhenke@dcs.wisc.edu.
For more information about online learning contact Lori O'Neill at 608-263-6322 or toll-free 877-336-7836 or email LSAonline@dcs.wisc.edu.
How to register
Online: Register now online with our secure server.
Mail: Print and mail our registration form.
Telephone: Call 608-262-2451 or toll-free 800-725-9692 to register. Our phone is answered M-F, 7:00 am-4:30 pm Central Time. At other times please leave a message, and we will return your call.
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Explore more online music courses from UW–Madison Continuing Studies.
Independent Learning music courses are a distance-learning option available for university credit.
Online: Register now online with our secure server.
Mail: Print and mail our registration form.
Telephone: Call 608-262-2451 or toll-free 800-725-9692 to register. Our phone is answered M-F, 7:00 am-4:30 pm Central Time. At other times please leave a message, and we will return your call.