Brian Alegant: On the Difference Between MUSIC Theory and Music THEORY

<p>Did you enjoy music theory in school? Or did it just make your head hurt and wish you could be almost anywhere else instead?</p> <p>If you were never especially fond of music theory, this episode is for you. =) I&apos;m joined by music theory professor Brian Alegant, and guest co-host violist Molly Gebrian (who taught music theory classes in her previous faculty position).</p> <p>We won&apos;t talk about seventh chords or modes, but instead, have a chat about how we can make it feel more like MUSIC theory than music THEORY.</p> <p> </p><p>--<br/><b>Why do things sound better at home than they do on stage?</b><br/><br/>If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.<br/><br/>You can take the Mental Skills Audit online at <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas, plus curated articles that will help you adjust and tweak your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.<br/><br/>Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a></p>