Music Theory Lessons
Looking for expert theory lessons in Tulsa or surrounding areas? Saied Music Studios offers private theory lessons (and more!) —all taught by experienced instructors who tailor each session to the student’s needs and goals.
Music Theory lessons are more than academic. They're creative tools to help:
Write your own songs or instrumental pieces
Improvise with intention
Analyze and better appreciate the music you love
Collaborate more easily with other musicians
Transition into music production or composition confidently
What We Offer
Saied Music Studios in Tulsa offers music theory lessons as part of their comprehensive composition track, alongside songwriting and music production instruction. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, theory lessons at Saied Music Studios are designed to deepen your understanding of how music works. You'll gain tools that will help you read, write, and create music with more confidence and creativity.
MUSIC THEORY: The Building Blocks of Music
Scales – Learn major, minor, and modal scales, how they’re constructed, and how they form the basis of melody and harmony.
Intervals – Understand the distance between notes and how intervals shape chords and melodies.
Rhythm & Meter – Master note values, time signatures, syncopation, and how rhythm supports the emotional pulse of a song.
Reading & Writing Music
Standard Notation – Learn to read and write music on the staff, including pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and articulation.
Tablature (TAB) – Especially helpful for guitar and bass students, you'll also learn to read TAB and connect it to traditional notation.
Lead Sheets & Chord Charts – Learn to interpret common formats used in modern music styles like pop, jazz, worship, and rock.
Chords, Harmony & Progressions
Chord Construction – Discover how to build major, minor, diminished, augmented, and extended chords.
Chord Functions – Understand why certain chords work well together and how to use them to create emotion and movement.
Harmony Basics – Learn how voices move together, what makes harmony interesting, and how it supports a melody.
Melody, Song Form & Structure
Melodic Writing – Explore what makes a melody memorable and how to craft one from scratch.
Song Form – Verse, chorus, bridge, intro, outro—learn the common structures behind your favorite songs.
Arranging Basics – Understand how to organize musical ideas, build energy, and make your music feel complete.
Theory Lesson Options
Weekly Private Lessons (30 or 60 minutes)
Single/Drop-in Lessons
Lesson Packages (lock in your time & rate)
Flexible scheduling for adults and busy families
Why Choose Saied Music Studios for Lessons?
No long-term contracts – flexible, month-to-month scheduling
Convenient online portal for booking and progress tracking
In-house instrument rentals, purchases, and repairs
Regular student recital opportunities at our South Tulsa performance hall
Easy communication with our team via text or email
PRO TIP: Apply What You Learn!
Theory lessons at Saied Music Studios are often paired with:
Songwriting Sessions – so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned
Music Production Lessons – if you want to bring your ideas to life in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
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