Our theory lessons cover the basic vocabulary necessary to discuss, analyze and play music and are complimented by ear training. At more advanced levels, score study, composition and harmony studies are central to the program of study. Theory and ear training activities aid students in perfecting pitch and in rhythm performance skills. Students learn to recognize and react to harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures through recitation and dictation. Hassadna offers a wide variety of theory and ear training groups intended to match the development and skill level of each child.
The department consists of five theory and ear training instructors of the highest caliber, each one specializing in a different levels and ages as follows:
Todahya Shendovich
Specializes in ages 11-18 and teaches high level theory classes, focusing on composition, harmony and counterpoint.
Barak Arbel
Specializes in ages 12-17 and provides intermediate theory instruction giving students the tools for chords, scales and music analysis.
Chen Amar
Specializes in ages 10-15 and provides intermediate theory instruction giving students the tools for chords, scales and music analysis.
Galia Shargal
Specializes in ages 6-12 and creates the foundation of theory knowledge by focusing on note reading, rhythm, ear training, intervals and scales in a very interactive way.
Rotem Kidron
Specializes in ages 6-12 and creates the foundation of theory knowledge by focusing on note reading, rhythm, ear training, intervals and scales in a very interactive way.