Classical Conversations
Math in Motion
Online Course
for Challenge 3 Students, Parent-Teachers, and Directors
You’re Not Alone — Music Theory Can Be Overwhelming.
Can you relate to any of these?
You're not a trained musician
The textbook feels dry & confusing
Your student is frustrated or tuning out
Your worried about keeping up with the CC curriculum
Many CC parents feel this way — until they get the right help.
Cheryl Krichbaum, here. I remember the struggle through fall semester of Challenge 3.
I knew enough music theory to sing in choir and play saxophone.
And I come from a musical family!
(That's my mom on pipe organ and my dad singing.)
But at some point in the semester, I could no longer answer my son's questions.
"What you talkin' about, Mom?"
(That's my son when I explain music theory.)
Then I found out that my nephew Andrew, who inherited all my parents' musical abilities, taught music theory to a homeschool group local to him, and I exclaimed:
"CC parents need you!"
(That's Andrew & me at the pool when I was visiting my home state.)
So I convinced Andrew to create a Math in Motion coaching course as I had created a short story coaching course, and...
Students and parents love it!
(That's always-smiling Andrew in his studio.)
Encouraging & Fun
From Theory's Order
God is the greatest artist, composer, and all around musician who has ever existed, and He made you! Music theory, for many, can be dense. But when you see the patterns, the beauty of the math that comes out just flows—flowing from creation's song!
Music becomes a mystery to solve! An adventure to take! A refection in a lake!
This is our gift from YWEH—to help us through life's moments! It is life giving!
Practical Insight
To Boundless Creativity
You have to know the practical theory of a car to drive a car. If you don't, then you can't enjoy amazing moments of driving the most enjoyable cars—not unlike music theory.
Understanding the practical theory of music gives you insight into the music, so you are able to create with it!
God does the same! Many times in scripture, God set order to things only to give us freedom to create with the canvas He laid out.
Imagine Your student Enjoying Music Theory
With weekly, live online sessions, your student will confidently
master the music theory foundations of Classical Conversations.
Weekly live classes
Step-by-step walkthrough of Math In Motion
Support for questions + struggles
Fun, engaging activities
Parent-friendly progress updates
Not Sure if This Class is Right for Your Student
Take our quick 5-minute readiness quiz to find out —
and get a free class recording!
Discover your student's current confidence level
Get a personalized results and guidance
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Here's What You Get When You Join Math In Motion
✅ Tutoring + Support
Weekly Live Zoom Class Sessions
Step-by-step guidance through the Math in Motion curriculumPrivate Q&A Access
Ask questions between classes— we’re here to help your student succeed
Class Replays Uploaded the Same Day
All Zoom recordings are added to your class portal within 24 hours📚 Access to All Past Years’ Class Recordings
Students and parents can revisit any previous session, anytime
🧩 Learning Tools
🖨️ Printable Learning Resources
Downloadable guides and exercises to reinforce each week's concepts
🧾Completion Certificate
Great for CC documentation and homeschool portfolios
📝Optional Add-On: Final Project Grading
💵$57 at checkout — Personal review + feedback + homeschool-ready certificate
🎯 Ideal For:
Challenge III Students
Parent-Teachers (non-musicians welcome!)
Classical Conversations Directors who want high-quality outsourced support
About Mr. Andrew Towler
Andrew Towler
Music Educator. Worship Leader.
Trusted by the Classical Conversations Community.
Artistic Director, YWEH music
Hi, I’m Andrew Towler — a musician, worship leader, and experienced music educator. I’ve spent years teaching piano, guitar, drums, voice, and worship arts to students of all ages, helping them understand music not just as notes and rules — but as something joyful, expressive, and deeply meaningful.
Three years ago, my aunt — a long-time Classical Conversations parent and founder of a CC-aligned parent education company — asked me to step in and teach Math in Motion. She saw how many Challenge III families struggled to teach music theory without a musical background.
Since then, I’ve guided students and parents nationwide through the full Math in Motion curriculum using live, interactive Zoom classes that make complex concepts simple and fun.
I’ve had parents and Directors say to me:
“Where have you been all these years? You’re a godsend.”
This class is designed to relieve your pressure as a parent while giving your students the structure, clarity, and expert support they need to succeed—whether they’re entirely new to music or already playing an instrument.
Let’s make music theory one of the most confidence-building parts of their Challenge III year.
2025 Course Outline
Week 1—August 12, 2025
Music appreciation
Why music theory
Tools for class
Week 2—August 19, 2025
Pitch
Understanding the music staff
Grasping the Piano Keyboard
Pitch
Understanding the music staff
Grasping the Piano Keyboard
Week 2—August 22, 2023
Week 3—August 26, 2025
Rhythm
Mastery of notes and rests
Tools for quick recall
Week 4—September 2, 2025
Common time in music
Introduction to the math of music
How to play a beat
Week 4—September 5, 2023
Common time in music
Introduction to the math of music
How to play a beat
Week 5—September 9, 2025
Complex time in music
Unique time signatures
More challenging beats
Week 6—September 16, 2025
Musical Scales
More tips from the piano keyboard
Hearing the music in the scales
Week 6—September 19, 2023
Musical Scales
More tips from the piano keyboard
Hearing the music in the scales
Week 7—September 23, 2025
Key Signatures
Circle of Fifths
Hearing and identifying keys
Week 8—September 30, 2025
Scales degrees & transposition
Introduction to chord theory
Hearing the notation
Week 8—October 3, 2023
Scales degrees & transposition
Introduction to chord theory
Hearing the notation
Week 9—October 7, 2025
Intervals
Basic Chord Theory
Hearing the interval sounds
Week 10—October 14, 2025
Triads & Triad Qualites
Chord Theory
Scale Chords
Week 10—October 17, 2023
Triads & Triad Qualites
Chord Theory
Scale Chords
Week 11—October 21, 2025
Triads: Roman Numeral Analysis
Access to professional music tips
Tools for developing your own chords
Week 12—October 28, 2025
Triad Inversions
Chord theory for professionals
Sounds of chords for melodies
Week 12—October 31, 2023
Triad Inversions
Chord theory for professionals
Sounds of chords for melodies
Week 13—November 4, 2025
Score Analysis
Comprehensive application of the music theory
Hearing the music theory
Week 14—November 11, 2025
Review
Minors & 7ths
Where to go from here with your music
Week 14—November 14, 2023
Review
Minors & 7ths
Where to go from here with your music
Still Have Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common concerns from parents just like you.
Do I need to stay on the Zoom call with my student?
Nope! You're welcome to observe, but the class is designed so your student can participate independently. That said, some younger students may benefit from occasional parent support early on.
What if I miss a class?
No problem — every class is recorded and uploaded to your private portal the same day. You’ll also get access to all previous years’ recordings as part of your enrollment.
Is this for Challenge III only?
Yes — this class is specifically designed for Classical Conversations Challenge III students using the Math in Motion textbook.
What if I’m not a musician — can I still support my student?
Absolutely. Most Challenge III parents aren’t musicians. This course takes that burden off your plate and gives your student expert, structured support — while keeping you informed with clear communication and progress.
Do you follow the Math in Motion book exactly?
Yes — we walk through the Math in Motion book in order, focusing on the essential theory concepts in a way that makes them click for your student.
Is this an official Classical Conversations class?
No — this is an independent program created by a CC parent to support Challenge III families. It complements your CC curriculum with specialized, musician-led instruction.
Do we need an instrument to participate?
Nope! Your student does not need to play an instrument. The class focuses on understanding how music works — notation, rhythm, structure — not performance.
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