Music Theory Shop

Malia's music theory coaching helped me connect music theory to the practice of songwriting. By learning how to break down my ideas into components and recombine them into complete songs, I completed and released my first solo album earlier this year. Thanks, Malia, for your help in getting to the other side!

The first thing you notice about Dr. Malia is her passion. We met through a mutual friend and instantly connected over our love of all things musical. Having had music theory in various iterations during my formative and higher education, it was always a challenge to me. I can sight sing and read music, but the larger theories that apply to my field proved a bit elusive to me. When I took Malia's master class course in the summer of 2020, I remember telling her that I had some experience with music theory, but still felt very remedial. It was the first time, in a long time that I put myself in the learner's seat. It truly was one of the best things that I could have done to further my music education. Dr. Malia truly shed some light on a tough subject for me. She was patient, she was informative and most importantly she created an environment where we all felt safe to explore a heady subject matter and ask questions big or small. She also provided us with tools to refer back to should the need arise. I would highly recommend any opportunity you to learn from Dr. Malia, wether it be a lecture she is giving or through her amazing educational tools that she has created to help all levels of musicians in the world.

Malia made theory and music accessible! I hadn't been in a theory class in years, and when I was, I could never grasp the concepts or the why. Malia's class was refreshing, fun, and useful. The knowledge I gained makes me want to incorporate it in any style of music that I play. The materials incorporated were things I wish were available when I studied music. Now I use them for fun to expand my musicality!

Dr. Malia Jade Roberson presents an excellent, comprehensive, creative, and intelligent music theory workshop. Dr. Roberson teaches music theory in an innovative creative way in which everyday musicians can incorporate all of her techniques into their playing and creativity immediately. She integrates music theory concepts in such a way that they dramatically improve the artistry of the creative. Dr. Malia Roberson incorporates so many styles and genres of music into the music theory canon. She expands on the knowledge that one finds in typical music theory courses. This is a top-notch music theory course. Further, all musicians need music theory. Music theory completes the ideas of composition. When one composes music, one uses music theory. Further, this is not only music theory. Dr. Malia integrates concepts of entrepreneurial business and marketing ideas for the 21st-century musician, interested in expanding their career and earning money. Dr. Malia further incorporates pedagogical ideas and concepts into her lectures and teaching exercises. This music theory workshop expands on all concepts and ideas in ways I do not think that other courses can even compare. Dr. Malia Roberson is an astounding, excellent, life-changing music theorist and teacher. I highly recommend this class with the greatest of enthusiasm. I want to exceed a rating of more than five stars. This Music Theory Workshop will expand your knowledge and your worldview. Register now.

This course not only included all the information necessary to write a studio policy, but I can see myself using this as a roadmap to creating clear and concise communication with future students and/or their parents about all aspects of music lessons. Dr. Roberson does a great job of providing answers to many of the "how-do-I-handle" questions that should be addressed in a studio policy and reviewed before lessons even begin. I definitely recommend this course to anyone thinking about private music instruction.