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Music Theory Comprehensive Complete: Parts 16, 17, & 18 (Udemy.com)

Learn music theory through this music theory course app, music theory exercises, and music theory tutorials.

Created by: J. Anthony Allen

Last updated May 2026

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What you will learn

  • Master college-level Music Theory Class
  • Compose music in the style of the great composers
  • Create more emotional music using suspensions, resolutions, and non-chord tones effectively
  • Pitches and Pitch Classes
  • 20th Century Music Theory
  • Set Theory
  • Serialism (Introduction to)
  • Integer Notation

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Course Description

Welcome to the COMPLETE Music Theory Guide!

This course is "5-Star Certified" by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions (IAOMEI). This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has received a stellar 5-star rating.

This is a class designed for the average person who is ready to take their music career (or music interest) and level up. Whether you are an active musician, an aspiring musician, or an aspiring music manager or agent - this class is perfect for you.

For years I've been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes I'm making for Udemy use the same syllabus I've used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory - and cost shouldn't be a barrier.

My approach to music theory is to minimize memorization. Most of these concepts you can learn by just understanding why chords behave in certain ways. Once you understand those concepts, you can find any scale, key, or chord that exists. Even invent your own. If you've tried to learn music theory before, or if you are just starting out - this series of courses is the perfect fit.

Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated Udemy instructor, and university professor. In 2017 the Star Tribune featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. 

Throughout this class, If you get stuck, you can review the videos or post a question, and I'll back to it as fast as possible. 

This class is a combined class and includes all parts 16, 17, and 18.

100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.

In this class, we will cover:

  • Chromatic Sequences

  • The Lament Bass (The saddest music in the world)

  • Common-Tone Diminished 7th Chords

  • Chromatic Mediants

  • Common-Tone Modulations

  • Chromatic Inflection Modulation

  • Descending Fifth Modulation

  • Enharmonic Diminished 7th Chord Modulation

  • Voice-Leading Chords

  • A Return to Modes

  • Pentatonic Scales

  • Whole-Tone Scales

  • Octatonic Scales

  • Linear Analysis

  • Integer Notation

  • Pitch Class Sets

  • Set Operations

  • ...and much, much more!

You will not have another opportunity to learn Music Theory in a more comprehensive way than this. 

All the tools you need to successfully learn Music Theory is included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences - not just academic theory.

Please click the "Take This Course" button so you can launch your music career today.


Test Prep: 

This course is perfect for prep for the Praxis II Test (ETS Praxis Music), The ABRSM Music Theory Exam (up to Grade 8), AP Music Theory Exam, College Placement Exams (Music Theory), and other common secondary and post-secondary placement exams.


** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music theory course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee, as per Udemy Policy) **

Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.

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Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:

⇢  "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah

⇢  "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts... It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce

⇢  "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth

⇢  "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury

⇢  "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel

⇢  "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook

⇢  "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith


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Instructor Details

J. Anthony Allen

Dr. Allen is a 2026 Apple Distinguished Educator.

Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and, through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.


Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed at increasing accessibility to music production education. His innovative approach to academia was highlighted in 2024 when he received tenure and resigned from his university position on the same day.


As a composer, Dr. Allen is known for his unique synthesis of diverse musical influences, often blending acoustic music with electronic dance music elements. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition, multiple master's degrees, and numerous awards, Dr. Allen's academic and professional achievements are substantial.

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Reviews

4.9

229 ratings on Udemy

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By Jerid Walters on 11/9/2023

Jason is amazing. He teaches everything very thorough. His methods are "Down to Earth." I especially like that he gets to the point and doesn't spend a ton of time doing repeated exercises and talking nonsense to fill space on the video. I am going to take a lot of classes from him.

By Antony Mark Tilt on 7/24/2023

So far completed all the parts of the class and also on Music Theory Comprehensive Electronic and really enjoying it

By Maciej Kycler on 8/13/2022

To już kolejny kurs z serii Music Theory Comprehensive, w którym biorę udział. I jak zawsze przygotowany jest na wysokim poziomie. Oczywiście stopień trudności materiału wzrasta wraz kolejnymi kursami, ale o to przecież chodzi, żeby się rozwijać, prawda?

By Lorena Toriz Férez on 6/10/2022

Excellent course. Very to the point and clear, even if the concepts are complex, the teacher makes them understandable.

By Charlotte M on 4/16/2021

I enjoy all of these music comprehensive courses! I wanted to take music theory courses like these in University but I wasn't a music major and therefore couldn't enroll in them. This is showing me a whole new side of music that I would have never imagined in my years of playing!

By Graham Kelly on 3/25/2021

For me, Jason’s courses have been more than learning about music theory, they have helped me understand why music has been so profoundly important to me throughout my life. I used to think that great music was voodoo created by geniuses with magic in their souls - and I still do - but now, thanks to Professor Allen, I have been introduced to their evolving book of spells. More gratifying is a new appreciation of music that I once found impenetrable and elitist, an appreciation that has encouraged patience and understanding in me. Jason is both knowledgeable and humble, detail-oriented but not at the expense of losing his student. I have found his courses to be enjoyable and deeply, deeply rewarding.

By Manley Mathurin on 3/8/2021

it would help if some of the info given was offered in note form that can be downloaded and not only in video format

By Snorre Emil Baadstø on 2/25/2021

I have followed Jason Allen's Music Theory Courses from the beginning and they are really great. The instructor is not only dedicated, but also very knowledgeable about the topic. The classes are a thorough introduction into music theory, and I strongly recommend them for those of you out there that are interested in this subject.

By Nikolaos Arvanitopoulos on 10/31/2020

Very good course, easy to understand and covers all the necessary concepts. What I would like maybe towards the end (Integer notation, etc) is to have more real examples that follow the said concepts from 20th century composers.

By Martin Lundquist on 6/10/2020

WOnderful expansive, challenging, like walking through a door into another wonderful world of music creation t I didn't know of it's existance. thank you, Martin L. Lundquist. At 87 years old now music has always been the second love of my live after science. Have always followed the idea that "Knowledge is the ability to take things apart, while wisdom is the ability to put them together."

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