Deepen your musical understanding and creative inspiration through a survey of styles, cultures, and innovators across 6 thematic units:
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Baroque & Classical Eras: Study Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Haydn—analyzing form, ornamentation, and historical context.
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Romantic & Impressionist Periods: Examine emotional expression in Chopin, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff through listening journals.
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Jazz Origins & Evolution: Trace blues, swing, bebop, and fusion—learning how improvisation and rhythm shaped modern music.
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Rock & Pop Milestones: Explore Beatles to Beyoncé: production breakthroughs, cultural impact, and genre blending.
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Global Traditions: Experience non‑Western musics—Indian raga, West African drumming, and Latin rhythms—to broaden your palette.
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Contemporary Trends: Discuss electronic, hip‑hop, and experimental scenes, and their technological influences on today’s landscape.
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Critical Listening Workshops: Analyze recordings for instrumentation, form, and stylistic markers with guided prompts.
By the end of this course, you’ll possess a richer historical perspective, connect more deeply with diverse musical cultures, and channel that insight into your own artistic voice.
