<Now accepting applications> Music theory lessons for German-speaking countries | One-time lessons
Fly to Germany and Austria on the wings of sound
AIMS presents German-language music theory lessons. Expand your musical world in 60 minutes.
Music resonates with us in ways that go beyond words. But by knowing the words, we can dive even deeper into the ocean of music.
And Vision International Music School (AIMS) opens the door to broaden your musical horizons. This time, we are introducing music theory lessons for German-speaking students. In just 60 minutes, your perspective on music may change.
This lesson is a rare opportunity to experience authentic music theory, like that taught at a music university in a German-speaking country, while still in Japan. The lessons can be taken in either German or Japanese, so even if you are not confident in your language skills, you don't have to worry. You can develop two wings at the same time: music and language.
The teacher in charge of lessons is Ms. Otsuka Zaire Chie. Born in Tokyo, she started playing piano at the age of four, and graduated from the Toho Gakuen School of Music after graduating from the Toho Gakuen School of Music. While a student, she won the Pitina Piano Competition and held her first solo recital in Tokyo. After that, she went to Europe in 4 and studied under Hans Peter Mandel at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. She completed her master's degree in 1994.
Professor Otsuka has also attended master classes with Rudolf Buchbinder and Andrzej Jasinski. He has performed in numerous solo and chamber concerts, and is a regular guest at the Austrian-American Society and the Musical Theatre Society. Since 2000, he has been teaching piano at the VHS Floridsdorf and vocal accompaniment at the VHS Alsergrund. He also regularly holds student concerts with his students at the Floridsdorf District Museum.
With his wealth of experience, Professor Otsuka will guide you into the world of German-speaking music theory. As a teacher who is well-versed in the differences between Japanese and German-speaking music theory, you can receive accurate advice.
There is a deep meaning to learning music theory in German-speaking countries. If you understand music terminology in German during your lessons, classes, or entrance exams, you will be able to appreciate music more deeply. It may be the key to opening new doors in music.
German music theory is a little different from Japanese music theory. Harmony analysis based on functional harmony theory, which develops the functional harmony of T tonica, S subdominant, and D dominant, is required as basic knowledge. Numbered bass notes are also commonly used, and inversions of triads, inversions of seventh chords, and non-harmonic notes are also expressed with numbers. This knowledge is used not only in theory classes, but also in actual lessons and classes.
In addition, students will be required to have practical skills in analyzing music based on formalism, and in the patterns and types of final forms. Students will also learn how to analyze sonata form, song ternary form, and rondo form, and how to use characteristic chords that have developed from basic harmonic progressions.
This lesson is ideal preparation for those considering studying music abroad in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, but even for those who are not considering studying abroad, it will be a great opportunity to discover new aspects of music.
In Mr. Otsuka's lessons, you can learn the basic knowledge, vocabulary, phrases, and musical terms necessary for the entrance exam to a music college in a German-speaking country in German. Through practical exercises such as harmonic analysis, he will support you in preparing to start your study abroad life at a music college in a German-speaking country smoothly. For those who have insufficient training in solfege or ear training, he will supplement them with his own materials.
This is a special, one-time opportunity to experience the German music theory lessons offered at AIMS year-round. A 1-minute private lesson may open new doors for you in music.
Lessons are conducted online, but students can take the lessons at AIMS, wherever they have internet access, or at home, in the environment that best suits you.
Music transcends words. But by knowing the words, you can experience music more deeply. This is where you can encounter new music. Why not expand your musical world with AIMS' music theory lessons for German-speaking countries?
■ Schedule ■
2025年5月9日（金）16:00～17:00／17:00～18:00
*Please select the desired time from the above dates and times. If you wish, you can take the course for more than 2 consecutive hours.
■ Where to attend ■
AndVision International Music School or your home
(3F Kanda Surugadai Building, 8-2 Kanda Ogawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
■ Lecturer ■
Chie Seyerl Otsuka
(Graduated from the Toho Gakuen School of Music, then the Toho Gakuen School of Music, Department of Piano, and completed a master's degree in piano performance at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna)
■ Courses ■
[Genre] Classic
[Major] Music Theory (German-speaking areas) / Open to all majors
[Language] German or Japanese
■ Lesson content and number of lessons ■
Music Theory for German-speaking countries (1 session)
*This is a private lesson (not open to the public)
*Teachers will be online. You can take lessons at AndVision International Music School or from home.
■ Qualifications ■
Not only those who are aiming to study music, but also professionals, amateurs, and beginners who are a little interested can take this course.* Suitable for both children and adults!
■ Price ■
13,100 yen (14,410 yen including tax)■ What is included in the price ■
Private lessons (1 lesson: 60 minutes/session)■ Clarify some of the items not included in the price ■
Any personal expenses during free movement, etc.■ Price / Schedule Supplement ■
● There is no registration fee for trial lessons/one-time lessons. ● Limited to one time (multiple attendance of the same course is not permitted). However, you may attend courses with different teachers once each. ● If you would like to attend a date and time other than the specified date and time, please contact us with your preferred date.■ Application deadline ■
Until capacity is reached● Even before the application deadline, the deadline will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached. ● Even after the application deadline, you may be able to apply if there is a vacancy in the course, so please contact the And Vision Counselor.