Yes, you can progress through the course at your own pace, fitting it into your schedule as it suits you.

We recommend 5-15 minutes per day, but you can adjust this to fit your availability. Most students see significant progress within a few weeks.

While the program was designed to take 13 weeks to complete (one module per week), you could theoretically take as much time as you need.

Different students have different strengths and weaknesses. Some things you may find very easy, and speed through quickly; other things you may find more challenging and want to take more time over.

So the answer is: as much time as you need. Some people get through the program in a matter of weeks. Others prefer to take their time. Some complete a few modules, and then take a break to work on other projects, before coming back to finish the program. They still get great results.

Remember that these are skills which last a lifetime, so take as long (or as short) as you need with it, and come back whenever you like.

Yes, once you purchase the course, you have lifetime access to it.

In our Case Studies, Michael kindly said that “All levels really does mean all levels”. The exercises start out with the very basics of rhythm and pitch, before progressing in challenge gradually towards a university level. 

If your ears, reading, and music theory are already super sharp, you probably don't need this program.

If you feel like you need work on any of those skills, then this course will help you.

HOWEVER – if you are absolutely tone deaf, or unmusical, unable to carry a tune, unable to reproduce a pitch that someone else plays, unable to recognise what octaves are, unable to stay in time with a simple beat, then this program isn’t for you.

To get the most out of this program, you need to be able to self-correct, and hear when you've made mistakes. I’ve designed exercises to make that process easy, but if you’re totally unmusical and have no sense of pitch or rhythm at all, then this course won’t be appropriate for you.

Yes – there is a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

We wanted to make sure this program was a good fit for you. If you decide that it isn’t, you can write to Inside the Score within 30 days of purchase, and we will gladly refund 100% of your money – no hassles, no hard feelings.

Most courses and books teach you theory, but don’t train you. This program’s primary focus is on training you – making sure that you internalise everything that you learn. You’ll learn a piece of theory, and then immediately develop your reading, writing, and listening skills, so that that piece of theory sinks in deep. That’s how you truly become a better musician.

Also, this has been designed this as a holistic system. It will guide you every step of the way, through a wide variety of different exercises, to make sure that you’re developing your musicianship from every angle.

This holistic process is easy to follow – you simply go through the program, one step at a time, and will be guided in what to do next, every step of the way.

The course covers a complete pathway for ear training, sight reading, writing music, and practical music theory, ensuring you become a well-rounded musician.

This course will also be an excellent aid for those taking music theory examinations, right from beginner to more advanced levels (we have cross checked this with ABRSM's Grades 1 through 8). 

When I surveyed my audience, 90% said they had access to a piano or keyboard. So, I included some optional exercises to try out on your piano or instrument. These exercises are optional – they will help you to apply what you’re learning to an instrument. However, they are not essential to the course.

If you have an instrument, or ideally a keyboard available, then I recommend that you do these exercises. But if you don’t, then don’t worry. These Instrument exercises are additional, bonus exercises, and not essential to the backbone of the course.

Let me speak from personal experience. These skills have definitely helped me progress myself in music. They won't automatically give you a career, but they will help you to become an all-round better musician. 

When you’re auditioning for professional choirs or orchestras, one of the most important things they check is how well you can sight-read music. In some circumstances, sight-reading can be so important that I’ve known people to hire great sight-readers, even if they’re not the best players. Good sight-reading can be a depressingly rare skill in some places, so being a strong reader can really set you apart from the crowd. I have been offered many paid jobs where I turn up on the day of performance, read the music once, perform, and get paid. This simply wouldn’t be possible if I couldn’t read music.

Similarly, I’ve found ear skills and reading skills to be absolutely essential when directing choirs and orchestras. Without these skills, I simply couldn’t have landed jobs directing groups around New England.  

And in the same way, a strong knowledge of music theory enables me to write music very quickly. I’ve been called up last minute to work on short films and film festivals – and having a strong grounding in music theory meant that I was able to write music fast, without too much sweat.

These skills have helped me personally to develop my career, and they've given me the confidence to keep moving forwards and exploring new terrain. And while you may not want to become a singer, conductor, or composer, the point is that musicianship feeds into, and enhances your music-making. It literally makes you a better musician.

In that sense, while I can’t promise you a glittering career, developing your musicianship definitely has the potential to level up your career opportunities in music.

Consider this: real change comes from real investment. Our best students have seen incredible progress because they committed to the process. Think about the value you get in return – lifelong skills that enhance your musicianship. It's a small investment compared to the years it would take to figure this out on your own.

Plus, there's a guarantee. Try it out for 30 days straight. If it's not for you, we'll give you all of your money back. 

If you have 5-15 minutes per day, you can fit this course into your life. Everyone has the same 24 hours; it's about using your time well. Plus, mastering these skills will save you time in the long run when sight-reading, composing, or understanding music becomes second nature.

If others can do it, so can you. You just need the right tools and support, which this program provides. Look at the success stories like Michael, Erik, and Dorota—they started where you are and made incredible progress.

(That said, if you are truly tone deaf or hopelessly unmusical, I strongly recommend you consider private tuition before taking a self-taught program such as this one).