Not at all! Users of all experience levels can choose which lessons to watch, and may do so in any order. The videos are arranged in a suggested order of viewing, but users can skip lessons at any time.
Definitely not! The Breaking Barlines course uses keyboard images only to illustrate concepts. The piano keyboard is a straightforward way to visualize a lot of music theory, but you don’t need any piano skill or experience for this course.
It CAN be if it shows you how the magic works in the music you love! If you’ve ever been enthralled by the rhythms of ragtime or the harmonies of Beethoven, music theory takes you beyond enjoyment to real understanding. It’s the difference between knowing a few phrases out of the travel book and really speaking the language.
No, while the video lessons are free, they cannot be downloaded. An internet connection is required for viewing.
Yes, you can download and print these materials. Be advised: these documents, as well as audio files, blog posts, and video lessons, are the intellectual property of Breaking Barlines, LLC., and no part of them can be reposted on other sites or social media, or used for any purposes other than those intended by Breaking Barlines, LLC. Any attempt to do so is a violation of U.S. copyright law, specifically the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, and subject to appropriate legal action.
The Breaking Barlines curriculum is always expanding, and new content, in the form of video lessons, printable resources, and audio materials, will steadily be added to the site. However, Breaking Barlines, LLC., reserves the right to alter, update, or remove any content or materials featured on the site at any time without notice.
Contact Aron at Breaking Barlines by email: music@breakingbarlines.com