Functional Harmony 1 — 8-Week Course
Learn the harmonic language behind the music you love — and apply it directly to your own playing, writing, and productions.
Available as individual or group lessons • pacing tailored to your needs
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About the Course
Do you ever feel stuck in a box with your music — using the same chords or ideas again and again?
“Functional / Tonal Harmony 1” is a practical course that helps you understand how scales, chords, and harmonic progressions actually work, so you can break out of routines and make music that excites you.
At The Composers’ Workshop in Berlin (or online), you’ll follow a step-by-step system that connects theory with practice. Whether you prefer individual lessons or a small group setting, the pace and focus are adapted to your needs.
What You’ll Get
8 sessions (16 hours total) with clear, guided teaching
An 80+ page workbook with examples and exercises
Personalised feedback on your progress and questions
Real-world examples: from Radiohead to Moby, The Beatles to Metallica
Ear training – sharpen recognition of chords and progressions
Flexible pacing: weekly, bi-weekly, or intensive
Outcomes
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
Analyse the harmony in your favourite songs — chords, progressions, and keys
Transpose ideas, loops, and samples into any key
Communicate clearly with other musicians
Apply harmonic tools in your own writing, improvisation, and production
Enjoy practising because the concepts finally make sense
Course Program
Module 1 — Intervals & Functions
Module 2 — Scales & Degrees
Module 3 — Major & Minor Triads
Module 4 — Major Keys
Module 5 — Chord Progressions
Module 6 — Song Form
Module 7 — Minor Keys
Module 8 — Relative Systems
Format & Options
Individual lessons (recommended): learn at your own pace, with flexible scheduling.
Small group lessons: learn together (max 8 students), share ideas, and support each other.
Location: The Composers’ Workshop (Lichtenberg, Berlin) or online.
Pricing & Packages
Individual Course (recommended)
8 × 120 min sessions → 400€ (full course)
Single session → 55€ (try one before committing)
Group Course (max 8 students)
8 × 90 min sessions → 280€ per student
Flexible pacing: weekly, bi-weekly, or intensive — adjusted to your schedule and needs.
How to Enrol
Contact me with your name, goals, and whether you prefer individual or group format.
I’ll confirm available times and group dates (if applicable).
Once enrolled, you’ll receive your workbook and first practice tasks.
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