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Memory, Learning and Music Theory Pedagogy

What are the different types of memory? What are schemas? What are the implications of each for how we teach music theory?

Teaching Tips

8 Games To Play With Your Music Theory Classes

Dr. Stefanie Dickinson, a contributing author of The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy, shares music theory games that she uses in her classroom.

Teaching Tips

Six Best Practices for Teaching Music Fundamentals

Six tips from our chat with Dr. Melissa Hoag on making music theory fundamentals musical, fun and relevant.

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uTheory Updates: July 2022

It's been a busy summer for uTheory! Read on to learn about coming updates, which bring the most requested features, rolling out throughout this school year. And be sure to catch the final episodes of Notes From The Staff, Season 1.

NotesFromTheStaff

5 Ways Play Promotes Powerful Learning

In the history of educational psychology, there’s plenty of evidence that supports learning through play. Jed Dearybury joins us to talk about how bringing play into classrooms – no matter the age or level – leads to deeper, more engaged and more joyful learning.

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uTheory 2.0

We’ve got an update coming soon, and it’s our biggest upgrade yet! Primary clefs, games, clearly organized units, new curricula and overall greater customization are just some of the new features.

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uTheory Updates: May 2022

Here's what's happening at uTheory – we've got more free printable resources, new episodes of Notes From The Staff and a summer learning opportunity!

Teaching Tips

Rhythm Counting Systems

Rhythm counting systems: what they are, how we use them, and why might we choose one over another.

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Dalcroze Solfege Games

Practical, effective, easy-to-implement Dalcroze solfege games that you can use in your classroom immediately.

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uTheory Updates: March 2022

More resources, another podcast episode, and a chance to share your uTheory teaching success stories - read on for the latest on what we've been up to this month at uTheory!

NotesFromTheStaff

Five Tips For Teaching Sightsinging Effectively

Five quick points from our conversation with veteran music educator Denise Eaton, who shares a plethora of tips on how to teach sightsinging in choral rehearsals, gleaned from her nearly thirty years of leading high school choirs.

NotesFromTheStaff

Six Surpising Facts About Perfect Pitch

What is perfect pitch and why do some people have it when others don't? How does it work and is it possible to learn it? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth West Marvin answers these questions and more.

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uTheory Updates: February 2022

We’ve had a busy few weeks at the OMEA and TMEA conferences. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the uTheory booth, or attended Greg and David’s session on the benefits of learning theory online!

Teaching Tips

uTheory Teaching Resources

Need teaching resources? Find what you're looking for here! RhythmBasic Rhythm ReadingBeats, Quarter and Eighth Notes (Lesson)Rests in Simple Time (Lesson)Half and Whole Notes (Lesson)Rhythm Values in

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uTheory Updates: January 2022

Dropping in with a few important announcements: Episode one of Notes From The Staff, on solfege systems, is now availableuTheory will be offline for planned maintenance from 10pm on Sat,

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uTheory Updates: New Year 2022

Happy New Year from uTheory! In honor of 2022, we're bringing back 6-month group licenses, expanding our printable resources and announcing a brand new podcast from uTheory. Read on to learn more about our latest offerings.

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uTheory Updates: November 2021

We have much to be thankful for this year, and we want to share our appreciation. Thank you for letting us be a part of your students’ education! Read on for the latest on what we've been up to this month at uTheory.

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uTheory Updates: October 2021

We're expanding uTheory's ear training lessons and printable resources for teachers! Read on for the latest additions and updates coming soon, and see how to share your uTheory success stories with us.

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uTheory Updates: September 2021

uTheory now has free printable resources for teachers! Read on to stay in the know, and reach out to us at hello@utheory.com with any questions, anytime.

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uTheory Updates: Back to School 2021

It's a new school year, and we've got new lessons, new teaching tools and new team members! Read on for the latest updates from uTheory.

How uTheory Prepares Students to Succeed in College Music Theory at Cal State University Sacramento

California State University Sacramento serves a total of 31,000 students, with 250 undergraduate and graduate students in the school of music. We interviewed Dr. Scott Perkins, Head of Music Theory and Composition, on why Sacramento State chose uTheory. Scott Perkins, Head of Music

For Teachers

Music Theory in Private Lessons with Avesani Voice Studio

We got to catch up with Nicole Avesani, an experienced choral director, voice teacher and owner of Avesani Voice Studio. Here’s what Nicole had to say about teaching with uTheory.

For Teachers

8 Ways To Use uTheory's Solfege Hand Sign Meme Generator With Your Students

How will you use uTheory's fun new tool in your classroom?

For Teachers

5 Ways To Use uTheory In Your Classroom

How can you use uTheory in your classroom to transition back to in-person learning, yet meet the needs of today's learners?

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About Us

Greg RistowDr. Gregory Ristow, utheory founder and lead developerDr. Gregory Ristow, uTheory founder and lead developer, is associate professor of conducting at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. In the summers, he is on the faculty of the Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, where