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Learn

Pop Theory

Master the musical elements of pop & rock, from basic concepts to advanced harmony and analysis – all by studying

HUNDREDS of HIT SONGS

Using the books

SPINNING GOLD, volumes 1 & 2

Texts designed for a two-semester course on pop music theory.

Featured Website Materials

Students / General Readers and Instructors can purchase membership accounts that allow access to the following materials:

TEXTBOOKS

Textbook Chapters (with embedded audio) are read exclusively on the Learn Pop Theory website.

WRITTEN EXERCISES

Written Exercises are available as fillable-form PDF’s that can either be downloaded directly by Students / General Readers, or downloaded by an Instructor who offers them to students through a school’s LMS.

EAR TRAINING EXERCISES

Like the textbook chapters, Ear Training Exercises are accessed by Students exclusively on the Learn Pop Theory website.

QUIZZES

Quizzes with audio are available for each chapter in two formats.  Verified Instructors can choose to administer them in LMS format (Canvas or Moodle), or download and distribute them to students in PDF format (Adobe fillable forms).

SUGGESTED PROJECTS

Instructors can download Suggested Projects for most chapters in PDF format.

Samples of these materials can be found by scrolling up and clicking the LOOK INSIDE buttons next to the book covers.