Easy-to-understand Music Theory videos from Grade 1 to 4* from a renowned and much-loved teacher.
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Sheila Joynes has taught Cello, Piano, Double Bass, Singing and Theory of Music for over 30 years. Sheila is Principal Cellist of the Chandos Symphony Orchestra and an accomplished performer on Cello, Piano, Organ and Double Bass, a singer and a published composer. Read more>>>.
Over the past 30 years, Sheila has developed many ways of making Music Theory easy to understand, interesting and fun! Now she captures all this expertise in the form of her downloadable videos, worksheets and FAQs. You or your children could be learning Music Theory with Sheila, in ten minutes from now.
A Customer said:
"I teach middle school music on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. I've purchased and downloaded all your video tutorials and am absolutely satisfied with my purchase. I can't wait to see your next instalments. Thanks again for your hard work in producing such an engaging, educational and enjoyable product." A genuine, unsolicited quote from 'AY'.
What do you get?
A Downloadable Video or "module" which runs for between 10 and 40 minutes depending on the content. (All the running times are shown in the listings.) There are five videos in Grade 1, just two in Grade 2 and four in Grade 3. Sheila is working on the Grade 4 videos now and the first three are already available.
A Separate and Individual Downloadable F.A.Q. for each module - the addresses of these are shown at the end of each video.
A downloadable PDF file containing extra information and/or all the written information, examples and music Sheila has shown during that module.
"Ask Sheila" - if there's something you really don't understand and the answer is not in the FAQ, drop Sheila an email. As long as you're a registered customer, she will answer you, and add your question and answer to the FAQ for everyone's benefit.
A Mock Examination Paper for each grade to test your new knowledge. The address is given in the final module of each level.
A Self-Assessment Answer Sheet - the address of this is at the bottom of the test paper. If you think you're not quite ready, then watch the videos again to brush up on areas you may not be certain of.
All these papers and documents are included in the price of the videos - there is nothing extra to pay.
Sheila really has tried to think of everything to make it as easy as possible to learn Music Theory by online video. If you, or your children need Music Theory tuition, here's an easy-to-understand source of expert knowledge.
"...it's like having your own personal teacher! I have got the theory books to read through but they don't go in 'grade order' and sometimes dive in a bit too deep. The videos build you up slowly, which is good." A genuine, unsolicited quote from 'DR'.
Stuck at Grade 5?
Some music examining boards will not let you progress beyond a certain level or grade in your instrument examinations until you pass a certain grade of Music Theory. Many music teachers do not teach theory, and often, those who teach in schools, simply do not have the time to cover theory alongside instrument or vocal tuition - Sheila herself has this problem. This can become a barrier the student cannot cross until that theory examination is passed. These videos could help. Join our mailing list and we'll let you know the very day new modules come online.
For Mums and Dads
Parents whose children are starting out learning music may find the Level 1 Modules in particular give them a real insight into the world their children are entering. Understand the new words you will find your children using as well as helping them to understand better. Learn together!
Browse Through the Shop
Click the appropriate category at the top of the page. Every teaching module is fully described and annotated in the online shop and Sheila promises all the videos needed to cover a complete Level or Grade (that's up to five complete downloadable video modules) will cost no more that one single music lesson.
A Customer said:
"You are my theory heroes!! I will have no hesitation in recommending your products and will be speaking to the powers that be at my school, with the aim of making licence purchases for your products to place onto our mainframe for ease of teaching." A genuine, unsolicited quote from a music teacher.
Sheet Music too!
Sheila is just starting to put a few of her arrangements and compositions on this site as downloadable PDF (Adobe Acrobat) files. For example, a piece she wrote for Double Bass with piano accompaniment, "The Old Sea Dog" is now one of the ABRSM Grade 3 Double Bass examination pieces. Why buy the whole book when you can have just that one piece, direct from the composer, totally legally, for a tiny fraction of the cost?
Thank you for visiting Sheila's Shop. If you have any queries, email shop@sheilajoynes.com and we'll do our very best to help you.
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Sheila Joynes has taught Cello, Piano, Double Bass, Singing and Theory of Music for over 30 years. Sheila is Principal Cellist of the Chandos Symphony Orchestra and an accomplished performer on Cello, Piano, Organ and Double Bass, a singer and a published composer. 
