Intermediate Music Theory and Composition

          Module 1: Foundations of Music Theory

Section 1: Getting Started with Musical Elements  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Sound and Pitch  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Sound and Pitch  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Basic Musical Notes  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Basic Musical Notes  

Section 2: Exploring Scales  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Major Scales  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Major Scales  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Minor Scales  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Minor Scales  

Section 3: Introduction to Rhythm  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Beat and Tempo  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Beat and Tempo  
- Lesson 2: Clapping Simple Rhythms  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Clapping Simple Rhythms  

Section 4: Dynamics and Articulation  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Musical Dynamics (piano, forte, etc.)  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Exploring Musical Dynamics  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Articulation (staccato, legato)  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Articulation  

Section 5: Musical Notation Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Reading the Staff and Clefs  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reading the Staff and Clefs  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Time Signatures and Note Values  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Time Signatures and Note Values  


Module 2: Basics of Harmony and Chord Progressions

Section 1: Understanding Intervals  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Musical Intervals  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Musical Intervals  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Intervals by Ear  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Intervals by Ear  

Section 2: Building Basic Chords  
- Lesson 1: Constructing Major Triads  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Constructing Major Triads  
- Lesson 2: Constructing Minor Triads  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Constructing Minor Triads  

Section 3: Exploring Chord Progressions  
- Lesson 1: Simple Chord Progressions in Major Keys  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Simple Chord Progressions in Major Keys  
- Lesson 2: Simple Chord Progressions in Minor Keys  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Chord Progressions in Minor Keys  

Section 4: Harmonic Function Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Roles of Tonic, Dominant, and Subdominant  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Roles of Tonic, Dominant, and Subdominant  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Voice Leading  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basics of Voice Leading  

Section 5: Practical Harmony Applications  
- Lesson 1: Harmonizing a Simple Melody  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Harmonizing a Simple Melody  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Chord Voicings  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Chord Voicings  


Module 3: Basics of Melody and Counterpoint

Section 1: Melody Construction Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of a Memorable Melody  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Characteristics of a Memorable Melody  
- Lesson 2: Using Stepwise Motion in Melodies  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using Stepwise Motion in Melodies  

Section 2: Developing Motifs and Phrases  
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Musical Motifs  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Musical Motifs  
- Lesson 2: Building Coherent Phrasal Structures  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Building Coherent Phrasal Structures  

Section 3: Introduction to Counterpoint  
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of Counterpoint  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of Counterpoint  
- Lesson 2: Simple Two-Voice Counterpoint Exercises  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Two-Voice Counterpoint Exercises  

Section 4: Rhythmic and Expressive Melodic Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Incorporating Rhythmic Variation into Melody  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Incorporating Rhythmic Variation into Melody  
- Lesson 2: Expressive Techniques in Melodic Writing  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Expressive Techniques in Melodic Writing  

Section 5: Listening and Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Transcribing Simple Melodies from Recordings  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Transcribing Simple Melodies from Recordings  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Well-Known Melodic Themes  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Analyzing Well-Known Melodic Themes  


Module 4: Applying Harmony and Melody Together

Section 1: Combining Melody with Harmony  
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Harmonizing a Given Melody  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Techniques for Harmonizing a Given Melody  
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Melody-Harmony Relationships  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Analyzing Melody-Harmony Relationships  

Section 2: Introducing Counter-Melodies  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Writing Simple Counter-Melodies  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Writing Simple Counter-Melodies  
- Lesson 2: Balancing Counterpoint with Main Themes  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Balancing Counterpoint with Main Themes  

Section 3: Exploring Rhythmic Complexity  
- Lesson 1: Adding Syncopation in Basic Compositions  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Adding Syncopation in Basic Compositions  
- Lesson 2: Creating Polyrhythms the Simple Way  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Polyrhythms the Simple Way  

Section 4: Introduction to Improvisation  
- Lesson 1: Improvising Over Simple Chord Progressions  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Improvising Over Simple Chord Progressions  
- Lesson 2: Developing Variations on a Theme  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Developing Variations on a Theme  

Section 5: Ensemble and Collaborative Exercises  
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Composition Basics  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collaborative Composition Basics  
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Discussing Compositional Ideas  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Discussing Compositional Ideas  


Module 5: Composition and Creative Exploration

Section 1: Structuring a Composition  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Song Structure (Verse, Chorus, Bridge)  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Song Structure  
- Lesson 2: Planning and Outlining Your Composition  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Planning and Outlining Your Composition  

Section 2: Developing Musical Themes  
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Thematic Development  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Techniques for Thematic Development  
- Lesson 2: Motivic Variation and Repetition  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Motivic Variation and Repetition  

Section 3: Balancing Creativity with Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting Within the Framework of Theory  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Experimenting Within the Framework of Theory  
- Lesson 2: Simple Compositional Challenges for Practice  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Compositional Challenges for Practice  

Section 4: Editing and Refining Your Work  
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Self-Review in Composition  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Techniques for Self-Review in Composition  
- Lesson 2: Gaining Constructive Feedback from Peers  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Gaining Constructive Feedback from Peers  

Section 5: Presentation and Performance Preparation  
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Score for Performance  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Score for Performance  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Music Presentation and Performance  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basics of Music Presentation and Performance