How to Read Music: A Crash Course

Are you new to the music scene and curious about how this all works? Eager to start exploring music, but all those lines, dots, and squiggles on the page have your brain in a tailspin? Although learning to read music can seem like an overwhelming task at first, with the help of the right instructor, you’d be amazed at how quickly interpreting those hieroglyphs can become second nature.


For an excellent introduction to this topic, I highly recommend watching this TED Talk by educator Tim Hansen, who explains the basics of reading music in a humorous but informative manner.


After watching this video, make sure to take your music reading to the next level by signing up for lessons with one of our instructors today!

- Jordan Koehlinger, Music Instructor at Vibe Music Academy