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Learn Music Theory step-by-step 
and build your Music Theory Foundations from the ground up!
We support you to achieve your goals with resources that meet your learning needs. We make complex ideas simple to build your passion for music.
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MUSIC
THEORY
FOUNDATIONS

Learn Music Theory step-by-step 
and build your Music Theory Foundations from the ground up!
We support you to achieve your goals with resources that meet your learning needs. We make complex ideas simple to build your passion for music.
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Get Your Free Revision Guide for Grade 5 Music Theory!
Lay your foundations for Grade 5 Music Theory with this summary of each topic.

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At Music Theory Foundations we are passionate about all things Music! We are a husband and wife team that share a passion for education and making the topic of Music Theory accessible to all learners. We encourage investigation and curiosity to further build your love for Music. 
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We are Sal and Jade, a husband and wife, team passionate about education, specifically music!

Jade Bultitude is a professional flautist, originally from Hertfordshire, UK. She holds an MMus degree along with several other music and teaching qualifications, including the FTCL, LRSM, BMus(hons) and the DipABRSM. Having taught from early years to university level, Jade enjoys adapting her teaching for all age groups and abilities.  

Salman Whittaker is a maths specialist and educator originally from Birmingham, UK. He holds many qualifications in education, including a Masters Degree in Instructional Design and a Masters Degree in Maths teaching. Having learnt music as a child, music theory was the stumbling block into entry for those higher heights in understanding.

We enjoy breaking down difficult concepts and making the accessible to all learners. This is our guiding philosophy when teaching Music Theory. 
We are Sal and Jade, a husband and wife, team passionate about education, specifically music!

Jade Bultitude is a professional flautist, originally from Hertfordshire, UK. She holds an MMus degree along with several other music and teaching qualifications, including the FTCL, LRSM, BMus(hons) and the DipABRSM. Having taught from early years to university level, Jade enjoys adapting her teaching for all age groups and abilities.  

Salman Whittaker is a maths specialist and educator originally from Birmingham, UK. He holds many qualifications in education, including a Masters Degree in Instructional Design and a Masters Degree in Maths teaching. Having learnt music as a child, music theory was the stumbling block into entry for those higher heights in understanding.

We enjoy breaking down difficult concepts and making the accessible to all learners. This is our guiding philosophy when teaching Music Theory. 

What people are saying

Annabelle Boon

Jade is a patient and thoughtful teacher, who is able to explain theory concepts in an interesting and engaging way.

She has a great ability to understand what you are capable of, and can help plan when to take exams so you get the best result without being overwhelmed.

Stephan Seilier
As a music teacher, I often search for books on theory for my students. Music Theory Foundations is fantastic as it covers all aspects of the Grade 5 syllabus in a well presented, clear and concise manner! I will be recommending this book to all my students and teacher colleagues!

What people are saying

Annabelle Boon

Jade is a patient and thoughtful teacher, who is able to explain theory concepts in an interesting and engaging way.

Stephan Seilier
Music Theory Foundations is fantastic as it covers all aspects of the Grade 5 syllabus in a well presented, clear and concise manner! 

Top Music Theory Tools

Interactive Circle of Fifths
Performance Direction Quizzes

Top Music Theory Tools

Interactive Circle of Fifths
Performance Direction Quizzes

Grade 5 Complete Guide

This is a complete guide for students taking the ABRSM Grade 5 music theory exam and covers all topics in depth, building up your knowledge from the ground up. This book is a great companion to workbooks that you already use. Each topic is explained in easy step-by-step, bitesize pieces.
Print and ebook versions available

Grade 5 Complete Guide

This is a complete guide for students taking the ABRSM Grade 5 music theory exam and covers all topics in depth, building up your knowledge from the ground up. This book is a great companion to workbooks that you already use. Each topic is explained in easy step-by-step, bitesize pieces.
Print and ebook versions available

Top Resources

Time Signatures Guide, 2 4 to 6 8 time
The Ultimate Guide to Time Signatures and Meters
Transitioning from C Major to B flat Major
Transposition in music: What is it and how do we use it in music?
Circle of Fifths, Learn how to use it
What are Musical Scales? The different music scales explained!

Top Resources

Time Signatures Guide, 2 4 to 6 8 time
The Ultimate Guide to Time Signatures and Meters
Transitioning from C Major to B flat Major
Transposition in music: What is it and how do we use it in music?
Circle of Fifths, Learn how to use it
What are Musical Scales? The different music scales explained!
Get Your Free Revision Guide for Grade 5 Music Theory!
Lay your foundations for Grade 5 Music Theory with this summary of each topic.
MUSIC
THEORY
FOUNDATIONS