Music Theory Course
Features
01 Let’s learning Music Theory and Japanese language!
Honey Music School’s Japanese Music Theory Course is a 100% One-to-One Online Lesson Service. Zoom Application is used for the remote lessons. Communication, Instructions and conversation will be in English, but the aim is to incorporate as much Japanese into the lesson as possible.
You can learn both Music Theory and Japanese in this lesson simultaneously!
【Recommended for the following individuals】
- I Want to create music while I learn Japanese!
- I Want to create music like Japanese Anime Songs!
- I Want to create video contents incorporating Japanese Culture!
Let us know your goals and your ambitions!
02 School’s Own Curriculum and Textbook
Free textbooks are provided for the lessons.
Lesson progression is tailored to each student’s individual needs. Once a student is able to construct both “melodies” and “chords,” the course is considered complete.
For students with no prior experience playing a musical instrument, we estimate that completing the course will take approximately one year with two 50-minute lessons per month. For students taking four 50-minute lessons per month, completion is expected within about six months.
Below is an overview of the main curriculum:
| / | Curriculum |
| Chapter1 | Tones Recognition |
| (1),(2) | Tone Names / Sharps (♯) and Flats (♭) |
| Chapter2 | Tone Steps |
| (1),(2) | Scale / Diatonic Scale |
| Chapter3 | About Chords |
| (1),(2) | Major/Minor Chords |
| (3) | Non-Major /Minor Chords(dim/aug) |
| (4) | Seventh Chords(7,M7,m7,mM7) |
| (5),(6),(7) | Other Common Chords(add,sus) / Applied Chords / On Chords |
| Chapter4 | Structure of Music Composition |
| (1),(2) | Diatonic Chords / Chord Functions |
| (3),(4) | Substitute Chords / Music Analysis |
| (5) | Commonly used Chord Progressions |
| Chapter5 | Development of Tones |
| (1),(2) | Minor Scale / Parallel Keys and Tonic Parallel Keys |
| (3),(4),(5) | Non Diatonic Chords / Cyclic Chords / Intervals |
| Chapter6 | Compose |
| Preparation | Decide on the style and direction of your song / Learn how to input notes into your DAW |
| Creating Melodies with the Pentatonic Scale | Create melodies where each note must be followed by a different note (avoid the 4th and 7th) / Create melodies where the same note may be repeated consecutively (avoid the 4th and 7th) / Experiment with using the 4th and 7th notes occasionally for variation |
| Developing a Motif | Compare motifs without leaps to those incorporating leaps / Use techniques like “run-ups” or syncopation for added rhythm |
| Building Melodies and Chords | Refine melodies and chord progressions for balance and flow |
As an option, specific composing advice is also available upon completion of the curriculum.
03 Samurai Musician is the Goal!
By learning DTM (Desk Top Music), you can expand your world of music production! How about trying to share your music in the Japanese market?
In the music industry in Japan, thanks to the development of social media and the internet, even amateurs can thrive. Japan, being an island nation, has a large number of people who respond to music from different cultures, so we would be delighted if you could create and succeed with music targeted at the Japanese market.
Click here to go to the DTM Course!
04 Lessons Can be Video Recorded!!
You can video record your lessons ! Use the Video Recording function in Zoom and save it (for PC/Mac only)
We ask that the video recordings are made on the Student side. Recordings using Voice Recorders or Video Recordings using Smartphones etc. are also possible.
※It is strictly prohibited to share the recording of lessons publicly to any third party outside of the Instructor and the Student.
05 Access Exclusive Member Services!
Students enrolled in lessons can enjoy exclusive services!
Currently, we offer the following four initiatives:
- Office BGM Collaboration
- Radio Program
- School Label Music Release
- Counseling Sessions
Video
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Monthly fee
| Price | 1 lesson / 50 minutes |
| 1 time a month | 5,700 yen |
| 2 times a month | 11,400 yen |
| 4 times a month | 21,400 yen |
| Price/Student discount | 1 lesson / 50 minutes |
| 1 time a month | 5,420 yen |
| 2 times a month | 10,830 yen |
| 4 times a month | 20,330 yen |
- Price is in Japanese “yen”.
- No enrollment fee.
- For those who wish to take 5 lessons in a month, we offer a plan of 4 lessons + an additional 1 lesson.
- Payments are only accepted through PayPal. We will send you the PayPal URL on the 25th of each month for payment (Japan time).
- Make-up lessons must be used by the end of the month following the originally scheduled month (Japan time).
- You may adjust the number of lessons each month as needed.
Process
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Instructors
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KZ Chrome
Q&A
Can I take lessons even if I don’t speak Japanese?
Yes, you can. However, for certain courses such as Lyrics Course and language-related lessons, there are recommended levels of Japanese proficiency. Please check the specific page for the course you are interested in for more detailed information.
There is a time difference between our countries, what time can we take lessons?
Our business time is from 10am to 10pm. So please check Japanese time in your country.
I would like to know when I could take the trial lesson.
You can make a reservation after 2 days.
Can I reschedule a lesson?
Yes. Please take a lesson until the end of the following month, otherwise you’ll lose it.
When is your holiday?
From December 30th to January 3rd in Japan time. It is new year’s holiday.
