- Session 19—The Rules for Rapport Building plus NLP Techniques— (6 mins)
- Session 20—Review the Basic concepts and learn new notation in Intermediate Rudiments— (25 mins)
- Session 21—How to teach the open Circle of Fifths to include 7 sharps and 7 flats— (28 mins)
- Session 22—How accidentals can raise or lower the pitch of a note chromatically— (47 mins)
- Session 23—How triads are built on different degrees of the scale— (22 mins)
- Session 24—How Time Signatures are determined by what kind of note equals one group— (43 mins)
- Session 25—How intervals are determined by the bottom or lower note— (32 mins)
- Session 26—How the position of a triad is determined by the bottom note— (28 mins)
- Session 27—How intervals build 20th Century Scales— (12 mins)
- Session 28—How to identify Major and minor keys using accidentals— (14 mins)
- Session 29—Cadences written in keyboard style: Perfect, Plagal and Imperfect— (15 mins)
- Session 30—When transposing a Major key UP any interval, the new key always remains a Major key— (14 mins)
- Session 31—Discover why we need to study analysis, terms and signs— (9 mins)
- Session 32—How to use Implementation, Communication and Imagination to get immediate results— (10 mins)
- Session 33—How to use ICE - Imagine, Compose, Explore using the Whiteboards to maximize learning— (13 mins)
- Session 34—The UMT Map with Memory Joggers that generate quick recall— (16 mins)
- Session 35—Three Things to Prepare for the Teachers’ Intermediate Rudiments Exam— (4 mins)
Grow Your Income.
Teach With Confidence.
Build a Profitable
Music Teaching Business.
Without the overwhelm. Without the guesswork.
Without adding more teaching hours.
Hi, I'm Glory St. Germain.
I help music teachers stop feeling overwhelmed, underpaid, and unsure. Instead, I help them build confident, profitable music teaching businesses that actually sustain them.
Here's what I know about you:
You didn't get into teaching music to struggle financially. You got into it because you love music and you love teaching.
But somewhere along the way, you realized that being a great teacher doesn't automatically translate into having a sustainable business.
And that's not your fault. Nobody teaches us this stuff.
This program changes that.
You already know how to teach. What you need is a system that helps you →
âś“ Teach music theory with clarity and confidence (even if theory isn't your strongest area right now)
âś“ Run profitable group theory classes that increase your income without adding more teaching hours
âś“ Build a professional, sustainable teaching business with real structure
The Transformation Looks Like This:
BeforeÂ
- Teaching mostly 1:1 lessons (which caps your income)
- Working far more hours than you're paid for
- Second-guessing yourself on how to teach theory effectively
- Knowing group classes could help but having no idea where to start
- Finding marketing confusing, overwhelming, or just plain uncomfortableÂ
Most music teachers are
excellent educators.
But no one ever taught them
how to run a business.
And here's the hard truth:
Great teaching alone does not create a sustainable business.
Without systems, strategy, and structure, even the best teachers burn out.
 I've seen it happen over and over again: talented teachers struggling financially, studios stuck at the same income level year after year, and teachers doubting themselves not because they lack skill, but because they lack structure.
That's why I created this program.

A one-year guided system that brings together
three essential pillars:
Teacher Training
Master the exact framework that turns theory confusion into teaching confidence. Learn the proven, step-by-step system for teaching Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Rudiments, to help students achieve success.
Business Training
Discover the strategies that help teachers see the biggest shift in their income. This training isn't generic marketing advice that doesn't fit your world, it's specifically designed to grow your teaching business to the next level.
MentorshipÂ
Training
Gain the support, structure, and accountability to keep moving forward. Weekly coaching calls, a complete teaching resource library with lesson plans, worksheets, and games, plus a global community of music teachers.
Your teaching business (and your future students) deserve the best in music education.
Book A Call to Explore The Ultimate Music Theory CertificationModule 1 Basic Level ♫
In the Basic Level Module, you’ll build a strong foundation in music theory while learning how to confidently teach it. You’ll explore music notation, pitch, accidentals, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, rhythm, and time signatures, all organized in a clear, step-by-step structure. Sessions 1 to 18.
See All Sessions
Module 2 Intermediate Level ♫♫
In the Intermediate Level Module, you’ll deepen your understanding of music theory to refine your teaching skills. Expand your knowledge of notation, chromatic pitch changes, Circle of Fifths, scale degrees, triad positions, intervals, time signatures, cadences, and transposition. Sessions 19 to 35.
See All Sessions
Module 3 Advanced Level ♫♫♫
In the Advanced Level Module, you’ll master complex music theory concepts while elevating your precision, analysis, and teaching expertise to the highest level. Plus, you will discover Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), to build rapport with your students and easily identify their learning styles. Sessions 36 to 51.
BONUSÂ Your Ultimate Music Theory Certification Certificate will be mailed to you upon successful completion of all 3 Exams.
Â
See All Sessions
“I finally understood some concepts that have caused me grief for years. This course was ABOVE and BEYOND. It took me HIGHER and FURTHER than I expected to go. Thanks for the UMT Certification!”Â
Elizabeth Freiter UMTC
“The Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course is a top quality training program and a wealth of resources to ensure that teachers and students have a sure way to score success.  I love all the teaching tips!”Â
Joan Blench UMTC
“The Ultimate Music Theory course has given me a huge boost of confidence as a teacher.
I would highly recommend it to all of my fellow teachers. Challenged and inspired!
It was amazing!”Â
Michelle Miller UMTC
Let's see what's inside the
Business Training...
Modules 1 & 2 The Launch & The Ultimate Plan
The 90 Day Goal Setting & Essential Mindset Strategies of a Highly-Productive Educator. Imagine how much easier and more fun it will be to grow your teaching business when you can simply follow the fill-in-the-blank templates and formulas inside each training. Mapping Your Business By Design. Modules 1 - 2. Â
See All Sessions
Modules 3 & 4 Elevate Your Income & Impact Your Teaching
Discover how to Market Your Elite Brand and Facilitate L-E-A-R-N Techniques in UMT Classes for Critical Thinking. Moving from Ordinary To Extraordinary Success starts with a solid plan and accountability. Bonus - The 7 Keys to Teach Theory Classes to boost your income. Modules 3 - 4.
See All Sessions
Modules 5 & 6 Expert Business Growth & Blueprint Lifestyle Lessons
Business growth for relationships, implementation, and accountability. Create your Business Plan Blueprint and align with the 3 Essential M's. Download Your Blueprint by Design Workbook. Discover the 3 Lifestyle Principles for Entrepreneurs so you can live your best life. Modules 5 - 6.
See All Sessions
Modules 7 & 8 Studio Financial Planning & Master Keys for Wealth
Calculating the 4 Principles of Profit First. The last thing you need is the “World’s Greatest Business Plan” without support. That’s why I’ve included an entire Step-by-Step Business PROCESS to Create Purposeful Planning with 5 Tips to Survive and Thrive while implementing the 7 Master Keys for Wealth. Modules 7 - 8.
BONUS Four VIP Quarterly Mastermind Coaching Calls to Design your Teaching Business Success.
See All Sessions
"Teaching UMT Club Classes increased my business profitability by 60%. The UMT step-by-step program is taking my business to the next level."
Mark Pfannschmidt UMTC
"After working through the UMT Course, I have enhanced my awareness of how I communicate to build my own music teaching studio with Business Strategies."
Dianne Officer UMTC
"Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course... Absolutely Worth It! So much more than music theory. I'm preparing for a much more productive and profitable year."
Cathy Grimbly UMTC
Let's explore what's inside the
Mentorship Training...
Module 1 Momentum Courses
Each of the Four MOMENTUM COURSES guide you through 5 steps to success with Bonus activities, games, and teaching aids. Each 90-day bundle builds on the previous training, creating a full year of growth and progress.
Â
See All Sessions
Modules 2 - 6 The Vault Library
The Vault is the ultimate all-in-one membership hub for music teachers, bringing together everything you need to teach with confidence, creativity, and clarity. Inside the vault library, you'll find the LEARN, PLAN, TEACH, GROW, and UMT PRO essentials for your teaching business success. Modules 2 - 6.
See All Sessions
Module 7 - Coaching Calls
Mastermind Coaching Calls with Expert Coach Glory St. Germain. As a member of the Ultimate Music Theory Teachers Membership, you’ll be able to attend four Mastermind Coaching Calls every single month, once per week.Â
Bring your questions, bring your ideas, and most importantly, bring your wins so we can celebrate with you. This is your time to get Glory’s eyes on your business so you can grow your revenue with much more ease and flow.Â
Coaching Call Replays are available for 90 days.
Module 8 - Complete Music Theory Course
Complete Music Theory Course offers the fundamental concepts of pitch, scales, chords, rhythm, intervals, Circle of Fifths, transposing, cadences, analysis and musical terms. and more. Plus the Complete Rudiments downloadable workbook & answer book to track progress and build a solid foundation in music theory.
The Complete Rudiments Workbook includes Flashcards for easy review. Each comprehensive session is one hour. Sessions 1 - 24.
Module 9 - TOP 10 TIPS To Find Students
Finding your ideal students doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right approach, attracting and enrolling aligned students can feel natural — and lead to long-term retention, a full studio, and predictable income.
That’s why we created The Top 10 Tips to Find Your Ideal Students — a practical, action-focused guide designed to help you confidently grow your music studio.
Module 10 - How To Teach UMT Club Classes
Teaching a UMT Club Class can feel overwhelming at first — but with the right structure, strategy, and tools, you can lead every class with confidence and clarity.
That’s exactly why I created this step-by-step guide:
How to Teach UMT Club ClassesÂ
This practical, easy-to-implement system shows you how to confidently plan, deliver, and elevate your classes so your students stay engaged and achieve real results.
Let's recap what's included in your one-year investment:
✓ Teacher Training Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course The Exact Process of 17 Teaching Skills for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Rudiments to Teach with Massive Success and become an Ultimate Music Theory Certified Teacher.
- UMT Certification Course (step-by-step training + certification exams)
- Certification exams + examiner support (you're guided every step of the way)
✓ Business Training Elite Educator Program for Promoting Your Ultimate Music Theory Club Classes. Templates for Easy Marketing That Takes the Hassle out of Creating Materials to Build Business Profitability.
- Elite Educator Program (the exact system to marketing, growth and profitability)
- Quarterly VIP Strategy Sessions (planning for your next 90 days)
✓ Mentorship Training Ultimate Music Teachers Membership & Coaching for Mindset, Strategies, and Tools to Grow Your Music Teaching Business With Endless Possibilities. Momentum Courses, Done-for-you lesson plans, worksheets, activities and teaching aids.
- Weekly Coaching Calls (community, momentum, mindset, and problem-solving)
- The Vault Library (Learn, Plan, Teach, Grow & UMT Pro Resources)
This is the culmination of decades of teaching, training, and real-world implementation.
Book A Call to Explore The Ultimate Music Theory CertificationIs The Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course For You?
This program is perfect if you want to increase income without burning out, you care deeply about educational quality, you want structure instead of fluff, and you're ready to implement what you learn instead of just consuming more information.
You can continue teaching the way you've always taught. Or you can build a studio that reflects your expertise and value.
If you're ready for clarity, confidence, and a proven system that works:
Book A Call to Learn More & Apply NowStill Not Sure?
Let's Hear From Our
Ultimate Music Theory Certified Teachers
The Honest Answers You Need Before You Decide
"Glory, this sounds great, but I've never taught group classes. Shouldn't I focus on figuring that out first?"
No. That's exactly why you need this program.
This training provides everything you need to register students AND teach theory group classes with confidence. You don't need to figure it out on your own first.
"What if I'm not confident teaching theory at this level yet?"
That's what the certification course is for. You'll build that confidence step by step, with support every week.
Many of our most successful Ultimate Music Theory Certified Teachers started exactly where you are.
 "Can I really recover this investment?"
Most teachers who add even two group theory classes see an extra $2,000+ per month.
That's an extra $24,000+ per year. And you keep using the system year after year.
A year from now, you'll either be running the same studio you have today, or you'll be teaching with confidence, earning more, and finally feeling like a real business owner. The teachers who join this program choose their future.
What will you choose?
Book A Call to Explore The Ultimate Music Theory Certification
This could be you too...
Join our Ultimate Music Theory Certified Teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will I have to complete the program?
Do I need to buy any materials?
Will I actually get certified?
How will this help me increase my income?
Will this help me prepare students for theory exams?
Will I have support?
“I've learned so much from the UMT Certification Course. I really appreciate how it reinforces key concepts, making them much easier to remember compared to just single review. A huge THANK YOU to Glory and Shelagh for all your help and patience through this journey"
Julie Ramsey UMTC
“My lessons are more ENGAGING, my students are thriving, and I finally feel aligned as both a teacher and business owner. The resources and support made it easy to take action right away. It’s truly been life-changing for me and my studio.”Â
Autumn Laemmrich UMTC
“Joining Ultimate Music Theory completely TRANSFORMED how I teach and run my studio. I’ve grown my team, launched group classes, and stepped confidently into my role as a business owner. My students are more engaged, and my income has improved."Â
Etelka Nyilasi UMTC