Udemy Learn to read music in thirty minutes: No experience needed TUTORiAL

Whether you’re a complete novice or someone who’s dabbled before and got stuck, this course breaks everything down clearly, quickly, and with zero jargon.

By the end, you’ll be able to look at a page of music and actually know what it means—and that’s a powerful feeling.

Perfect for singers, piano players, producers, or anyone curious about music.

Let’s demystify the dots.
Let’s read music—together.

Included at the end is a free performance of Elgar's Organ Sonata performed by Benedict Lewis-Smith on the Walk Organ at St Columba's Church of Scotland in London where this course was filmed.

Huge thanks to Paul Dempsey for his videography on this course. Filmed in London on 15 May 2025 with many thanks to all involved.

Learn to Read Music in 30 Minutes
No experience? No problem. Start reading music today—fast.

Ever looked at sheet music and felt completely lost? This beginner-friendly crash course will show you that learning to read music isn’t scary—it’s surprisingly simple.

In just half an hour, you’ll master the absolute basics:

-Understanding pitch: how notes move up and down
-Reading rhythms and note values
-Navigating clefs, bars, and time signatures

-Spotting sharps, flats, and naturals
-Learning basic chords, intervals, and scales
-Recognising rests and musical symbols

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