I'm not talking about obscure technicalities here, I'm talking about basic major keys etc. - The kind of thing you (should) start learning before you get to college-level.datroof wrote:Fwiw, I've studied at music at several colleges, and each handled this (and many other topics) differently.
That was the OP's phrase, I merely quoted it.datroof wrote: So tell me, what exactly is a "proper music education" (good god, what a pompous phrase)?
I wasn't specifically talking about you.datroof wrote: Again, you're attempting to slap the anti-intellectualism label on me, and it doesn't fit. I'm preaching pragmatism
I'm sure you've got a system that works for you. It is not necessarily a good idea however to try and "teach" your shortcuts to a naive newbie whose experience is undoubtedly different.