Music Theory

Welcome to the home page for music theory at Belmont University.

More than 15 full and part-time instructors teach in the area of music theory at Belmont. Courses are offered in a variety of areas from the basic harmony and ear training courses taken by all music majors to courses in counterpoint and advanced analysis. For those interested in composition and arranging, the school provides study in those areas as well. Learning in all areas is supported by well-equipped technology labs directed by Mr. Keith Mason.

Music Theory Web Resources

Interested in being a music theory major?  Visit our Music Theory FAQs page

View our undergraduate and graduate music theory course listings.

To request an application or receive information about School of Music admissions, visit the Admission/Audition Quicklink .

Questions about what type of keyboard you need for your music theory classes?  Visit our Keyboard FAQs page

For more information on music theory at Belmont, contact Dr. Richard Hoffman, music theory coordinator.