Sheryl is a music educator with experience as K-12 music teacher, choir director, private piano instructor and business owner. She loves her family, dog Coda, PBS Masterpiece and WVU sports.
My very first music classroom in Kansas City, MO had no windows. It was an overwhelming moment when I saw it. Bulletin boards lined the walls... so many bulletin boards. Creating cheap classroom
It is completely normal to wonder if an AP class will be hard. I interviewed Ian who just finished taking AP Music Theory to get some insights. This will help you know what to expect if you’re getting ready to take the class. Here’s what Ian had to say:
As a music educator, my answer to any type of musician is YES. It is always a good idea to learn theory. Any theory you learn will be beneficial. While not every type of musician needs advanced theory to be good at music, be willing to expand beyond what you know. There is always more to learn.
Your child has started piano lessons and has been given music to practice at home. Perhaps you know nothing about music or it's been years since you played an instrument. Now what?