About

Music Theory TeacherWelcome to Learning and Loving Music Theory, and thanks for visiting! I’m Robert Reno (Bob). I’m a composer, arranger, pianist and teacher. I have a Doctor of Music (DM) from Indiana University, Bloomington, where I studied composition with John Eaton, Donald Erb, Don Freund, and Fred Fox. I have been teaching music theory and composition, along with several other music courses since 1983, and have authored the text Materials of Music, a two-year music theory text for colleges and universities.

I am an active composer, having written music for orchestra, chorus, various chamber ensembles, and electronic media. My music has been performed and recorded by several ensembles throughout the United States, such as the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, the Shasta Symphony Orchestra, the Indiana University Symphony Orchestra and IU New Music Ensemble.

My passion and desire is to spread the joy of learning music, and to provide free resources to anyone who loves music and wants to learn more. I hope you enjoy your stay and visit often!


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4 Comments to “About”

  1. Julie BullardSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Terrific site – i will be visiting often. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Julie

  2. PamelaOctober 5, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  3. xiaohongDecember 3, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Hello Dr. Reno:

    I’ve been learning music theory (harmony)with my eight-year son together by visiting your website in past two months.It’s the best theory website we can find. We enjoyed a lot of your explanation.

    We have finished diatonic harmony part. Would you please update chromatic harmony lesson 5 to lesson 10, so we can continue our study?

    My son studies towards RCM grade 10 certificate(he is at grade 8 right now). It requires harmony, history and counterpoint. Does Material of Music cover couterpoint? Is this book suitable for my son to study or do you think it is too advance for him? could you please recommend a book or website for counterpoint? do you have a plan to add that on your website?

    Thank you very much for providing the lessons and sharing the passion for music.

    Best regards

    xiaohong

  4. BobDecember 4, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Hello xiaohong,

    I responded to your questions privately, but the email was returned undeliverable. Do you have another email address?

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