Around Sound: The Elements of Music

Music has the power to move us, to stir our emotions, to make us feel… but why? How do composers create such powerful effects with sound alone?

The answer lies at music’s ‘molecular level’. Just as everything in the world is made from physical elements, all music is built from eight essential musical elements – and understanding them opens the door to a whole new world of listening and appreciation.

This engaging course of eight lectures was originally delivered live by the brilliant Ben England BEM in June/July 2025, and offers a vibrant, in-depth exploration of the fundamental building blocks of music: Pitch, Harmony, Tonality, Rhythm, Form/Structure, Timbre, Texture, and Dynamics.

This is no dry theory course. Bursting with auditory colour, packed with vivid musical examples and full of fascinating insight, this engaging series will change the way you hear music forever. Whether you’re brand new to music theory, rekindling a musical passion, or building on years of experience, this course has something for you.

With his trademark warmth, clarity, humour, and deep expertise, Ben brings each element to life through:

🎵 Live demonstrations

🎵 Carefully curated video playlists

🎵 Animated scores and high-quality audio

🎵 Downloadable PDFs of scores and further reading

🎵 Personal stories and illuminating explanations

This is musical education for the 21st century – modern, accessible, and full of heart.

We are delighted you have decided to join us on this captivating journey through the rich tapestry of classical music, so, please make yourself comfortable and let’s start our voyage of discovery through the elements of music!