We encourage you to read the music theory articles on MajoringInMusic.com. Students who go to music school without any background in music theory can easily get lost – it’s kind of like learning a foreign language. Having some background in it before you enter music school could help you get in and keep up with the demands of music theory. You’ll have to take several levels of it as a music major. Many summer programs include music theory, so if you’re a junior or younger, look at our Summer Music Camps & Programs page. There are some good music theory programs and apps as well; whether they would work for you is something you’d have to find out.