Music Theory 101:Ā
Finally Understand the "Why" Behind Every Song You Play
ManyĀ guitarists spend years playing songs they love ā without ever understandingĀ whyĀ those songs work.
They memorize chords. They follow tabs. They copy what they hear.
But the moment someone saysĀ "let's jam in a minor key"Ā orĀ "what key is this song in?"Ā ā they freeze.
That ends today.
Music Theory 101 is Lauren Bateman's focused, beginner-friendly course that gives you the foundational knowledge every guitarist needs ā explained simply, without the overwhelm.
YES! I Want to Learn Music Theory!
Does This Sound Like YOU?
šāāļø You can play songs, but you have no idea why certain chords sound good together
šāāļø You freeze up when someone says "play in the key of G"
šāāļø You want to write your own music but don't know where to start
šāāļø You've tried reading about music theory but it felt like learning a foreign language
You're not alone!
Memorizing songs only gets you so far. Music Theory 101 gives you the system behind the music ā explained simply, in plain English, with concepts you can use the moment you finish watching.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MUSIC THEORY 101?
This online course is designed specifically for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to stop feeling confused and start feeling confident every time they pick up their instrument.
ā LESSONĀ 1 ā WHY LEARN MUSIC THEORY?
When Lauren first started playing guitar, she never learned theory either. In this welcome lesson, she shares why understanding theory is a total game-changer ā and why it's so much easier than you think.
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LESSONĀ 2 ā CONSONANCE & DISSONANCE IN MUSICĀ
Why do some notes sound beautiful together while others sound jarring? This lesson unlocks one of music's most fundamental concepts and trains your ear to hear the difference.
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Ā LESSON 3Ā ā REVIEW OF THE MUSICAL ALPHABET
Before you can understand music, you need to know its language. This lesson covers the musical alphabet ā the foundation everything else is built on.
ā Ā LESSON 4 āĀ THEĀ MAJORĀ SCALE
The major scale is the backbone of Western music. Learn what it is, how it's built, and why it matters for every song you'll ever play.
ā Ā LESSONĀ 5 āĀ WHATĀ AREĀ INTERVALS?
Intervals are the distances between notes ā and they're the secret behind melodies, harmonies, and chord construction. Once you understand intervals, music starts to click.Ā
Ā ā LESSONĀ 6 āĀ THEĀ MINORĀ SCALE
Minor scales give music its emotional depth and darker feel. Learn how the minor scale is built and how it differs from the major scale.
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LESSONĀ 7 āĀ MAJOR KEY FORMULAĀ
Unlock the formula that tells you exactly which chords belong in any major key. This is the lesson that makes chord progressions make sense.
ā Ā LESSONĀ 8 āĀ MINORĀ KEYĀ FORMULA
The same concept, applied to minor keys. After this lesson, you'll know which chords naturally fit together in any minor key ā no more guessing.
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LESSONĀ 9 āĀ RELATIVEĀ MAJORĀ ANDĀ MINOR
Here's one of music's coolest secrets: every major key has a "relative" minor key that shares the exact same notes. This lesson shows you how to find them and use them.
Plus, These Bonuses Are Yours FREEĀ When You Enroll:
BONUS LESSON 1Ā āWHAT KEY IS MY SONG IN?
Ever heard a song and wondered what key it's in? This lesson gives you a simple, practical method to figure it out ā every time.
BONUS LESSON 2 ā COMMON CHORD TYPES
Major, minor, dominant 7th, suspended⦠what does it all mean? This lesson breaks down the most common chord types you'll encounter as a guitarist.
BONUS LESSON 3Ā āĀ SONGWRITING AND MUSIC THEORY
Put it all together! Learn how theory directly applies to writing your own songs ā and how to use what you've learned to create music that actually sounds great.
WHO'S TEACHING THIS COURSE?
Meet Lauren Bateman!
Lauren isn't your typical music teacher ā and that's exactly what makes her so effective.
Before becoming one of the internet's most trusted guitar educators, Lauren was working as a scientist.
In her late 20s, she made a bold decision to leave that career behind and pursue her true passion: music.
That leap paid off. Today she has over 634,000 YouTube subscribers and thousands of students worldwide who have gone from total beginners to confident, joyful players.
Her superpower?Ā Making complicated things feel simple.
Her scientific background gives her a unique ability to break complex concepts into clear, logical steps ā without the jargon or overwhelm.
And because she wasn't a lifelong prodigy, she knows exactly where students get stuck and how to explain things so they actually click.
Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or finally ready to understand the music you've been playing for years, Lauren meets you exactly where you are ā and makes the journey genuinely fun.
Real Students. Real Feedback.Ā
Rhonda RabinowitzĀ
"I would definitely, without hesitation, recommend this course. Music theory was a foreign language to me until Lauren explained it. Donāt think twice - sign up!"
WHO THIS IS PERFECT FOR?
Music Theory 101Ā is ideal for you if:
šøĀ You play guitar but feel lost when theory comes up.
šø You want to understand why chords and scales work, not just memorize them
šø You're ready to write your own songs
šø You want to jam with other musicians confidently
šø You've tried learning theory before and found it too complicated
What You'll Walk Away With:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to know how to read music first?
Is this a "live" course?
How long will it take to complete?
Do I get lifetime access?
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I'm not very tech-savvy. Will I be able to access the course easily?
šÆ READY TO FINALLYĀ LEARN MUSIC THEORY?
Music theory isn't reserved for prodigies or music school graduates. It's for anyone willing to take the first step ā and that step starts right here.
š YES! I'M READY TO FINALLY "GET" MUSIC THEORY
I guarantee you will see success!
I guarantee that if you use this product as directed for 30-days, you will see dramatic improvements in your playing.
If after 30-days you feel you have made no progress with this course, we will issue you a full refund.
We do not offer refunds for:
- Not using the course.
- Changes in financial status or health after purchase.
- Rushing through the entire course in 30-days. (Trust me you do NOT want to do that).Ā