A multimedia tour through the world of music, this course takes in Medieval Chant to Rock, from Leonin to John Lennon. It is taught by Linda Kobler, a pioneer in online music instruction who served on the faculty of The Juilliard School in New York City for 7 years, and is a recording artist, writer, and performer. To learn more about how this course works, visit the Welcome Page. To register, contact the school first and then immediately email Linda Kobler at: kobler321@aol.com

Students begin by studying the elements of music (sound, harmony, melody, rhythm, form, etc.) and build a comprehensive vocabulary with which to understand and evaluate musical expression. After this introduction, six historical periods of music are presented: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern/Contemporary. Students learn to match composers of various periods with particular styles and characteristics. Each composer is presented within the context of their era, including a study of how social, political, and economic factors influenced their writing.

The web lectures are embedded with over 160 audio and video examples, including video of the instructor speaking and demonstrating points. The course also features Weekly Chat, and a library of practice quizzes that students can use to prepare for the exams. No prior musical training is required to take this course. 

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