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Frequently Asked Questions

I want to know more about eTheory.

I am a student.

I am an administrator or professor.

I have a technical question.

I just registered.

I still need help.

I want to know more about eTheory.

Do I get credit for taking this course?

Designed to be a refresher course, this is a non-credit self-assessment tool.The goal is to build up your theory chops to better prepare you for higher education music theory.

When is this course offered?

Year-round! Though the course is designed to take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete, we give you six months of unlimited access beginning as soon as you register so you can work at your own pace. I'm ready to get started.

 

How long will I have to complete the course?

Once registered, you have six months of free access, allowing you the ability to set your own pace and work through the course at your leisure. You decide when to register!

 

Are there written assignments or tests?

There are no written assignments to turn in or tests to take. Each module contains self-assessments which will let you know how you're doing.

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I am a student

I live outside of the USA. How do I register?

1. Click here to register.
2. Select your country in the pull-down box
3. Enter N/A in the box labeled "Zip" (postal code)
4. Once registered, your login information will be sent to you within 24 hours

 

I am a transfer student with theory credits from my previous school. Should I take eTheory?

If you're comfortable with the theory you learned in your classes, then you're probably fine to continue to the next course at your new school. If you would like a refresher course prior to continuing, then eTheory is for you! Click here to register.

 

How does the discount work?

Register with our institutional discount! Just contact your school administrator for the discount code and follow the directions under I'm ready to register. If you're an Eastman School of Music student, please email us for a registration code.

 

I'm ready to register.

1. Click here to register
2. Enter your email address in the appropriate box
3. In the box labeled "Eastman," please enter your school's discount code
4. The registration fee should reflect the discount
5. Once registered, your login information will be sent to you within 24 hours

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I am an administrator or professor.

Can my school pay for students to take the eTheory course?

Yes! Please email us. Schools may also choose to have students register and pay individually through our website.

 

Is there a group discount?

Yes! We offer an institutional discount price of $67 per registration. Please email us for a personalized discount code for your school.

 

Is the eTheory course for graduate students, too?

At this time, the course is designed specifically for undergraduate students. However, we hope to develop a graduate-level review course in the near future.

 

Can you provide us with a list of students that register from our school?

Yes! Once students are registered, we can provide a list for your records.

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I have a technical question.

I'm having trouble logging in.

If you copied and pasted from the email we sent, make sure there are no spaces in your username and password.

 

I'm having trouble viewing the eTheory course now that I'm registered.

Make sure your computer and internet web browser are compatible with the eTheory course. Click here for a list of compatible web browsers.

 

Does my piano keyboard need to be hooked up to my computer?

No! A separate keyboard is fine for the purposes of this course.

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I just registered.

Now what?

Congratulations! Within 24 hours, you should receive your welcome email with instructions on how to login. At this point, you can access the course 24/7 for six months.

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I still need help.

Still have questions? Email us.

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