Introduction

Question 1

Why are you learning Music Theory? What is your goal?

Answer 1

**There is no wrong answer! **When you connect learning to your goals, it becomes more meaningful and engaging.

Question 2

While inspiration is at the heart of music, music theory is the ________ that lets us shape our inspiration into songs.

Answer 2

**language

Music theory is the language that shapes our inspiration into songs.

Question 3

What is a common misconception about learning music theory?

Answer 3

It will lessen one’s capability for inspiration and force a set of rules on the songwriting process

Some believe that understanding music theory stifles creativity.

Question 4

Is music theory more like a toolkit or rule book for songwriting? Why?

Answer 4

Music theory is** toolkit** for songwriting. Learning the common practices of song construction can help you make a better song. It’s not a rule book, because it’s up to you to decide the ways you want to use the tools of music theory. There is no right or wrong when it comes to songwriting.

This emphasizes its supportive role rather than restrictive.

Question 5

True or Falce? Music theory shows techniques to better connect your song’s message to the listener.

Answer 5

**True. **

Music theory helps connect your song’s message to the listener.