Practical Music Theory

In this first class in a series on practical music theory, Yonit Spiegelman explains the basic concepts of music theory, intervals. Intervals are the foundation needed to understand the logic behind and the relationship between melodies, harmonic chords and more. Watch this 30 minute video class and learn composition and harmonization using intervals in the major scale! 

ABOUT YONIT SPIEGELMAN

Bassist, composer, guitarist, vocalist and producer Yonit Spiegelman has an international performance experience performing on stages in Israel, Austria, France, Belgium and the US,   sharing stage with Paul Simon and Valerie Simpson and recordings for Spanish multi Latin Grammy winner  producer Javier Limon as well as performing alongside noted prominent musicians such as Tower of Power, Asaf Amdurski, Tali Rubinstein, David Broza and the group Foreign Hues (lead by Spiegelman herself).

Graduate of Rimon School for Contemporary Music in Israel and recipient of Israel Musicians' Union Scholarship for Jazz Performance, Spiegelman received scholarship for musical excellence from Berklee College of Music and the Brian Oliver memorial scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. After graduating Summa Cum Laude and receiving bachelors degree in arts from Berklee, Spiegelman was hired as an instructor for Berklee's acclaimed youth program "Day Sessions", teaching the next generation of outstanding performers ages 9-15.

Yonit Spiegelman has carved out an extraordinary career distinguished by superb recordings, thrilling live appearances, the great respect of her industry peers, the admiration of music critics, and the fervent loyalty of her fans. Today Spiegelman resides in Brooklyn NY, performing in NYC with her own original music group Foreign Hues and alongside noted musicians in NYC area. Spiegelman is currently teaching instrumental studies of guitar, electric bass, voice, ukulele and piano. Spiegelman's teaching has an emphasis on every instrument individually and helps students master the craft as well as revealing students to the logic and depth of music theory, assisting with performance and educational needs. Spiegelman has a large variety of students and lesson plans  - from the absolute beginner to the advanced and professional, known for successfully preparing for Berklee College of Music auditions (with 100% success rate*).