Jennifer Snodgrass is Professor of Music Theory at Appalachian State University where she teaches courses in music theory, aural skills, analysis, songwriting, and pedagogy. A Grammy-nominated educator, Snodgrass has published in a multitude of theory and education journals and is an active presenter around the country. Most recently she was named a co-editor to the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy and is the assistant director of the Gail Boyd de Stwolinski Center for Theory Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma.

"Jennifer Snodgrass presents a truly significant contribution to the field, one that every music theory pedagogy class, both graduate and undergraduate, should seriously consider as a primary textbook." -- Anthony J. Kosar, Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy

"This book is an excellent resource for any music teacher and a valuable addition to the libraries of all classroom music theory teachers." -- American Music Teacher

"Although there are numerous books about music theory fundamentals—clefs, key signatures, scales, harmony, and so on—there are far fewer about how to teach music theory. In this thought-provoking book, Snodgrass (Appalachian State Univ.) presents the fruits of her in-depth research on this topic. ... Today's students are collaborative learners who want to know why what an instructor teaches is relevant to their particular musical objectives, and who want to influence the content of their curricula. Thus, one-size-fits-all curricula no longer suffice. Since the book treats both high school and university teaching, it is suitable for academic and public use." -- D. Arnold, CHOICE

"This ambitious, relevant, and practical book is indispensable for music theory and aural skills instructors at all levels. It draws together best practices in contemporary pedagogy from dozens of instructors and offers something for everyone." -- Leigh VanHandel, Michigan State University

"An invaluable resource for music theory teachers and music educators at any level, this book provides a window into some of the most engaging and effective theory classrooms and shares the creative teaching strategies used within them. Snodgrass's zeal for teaching is felt on every page! -- Daniel Stevens, University of Delaware