THE
MUSIC THEORYCOURSE

A high-level masterclass for musicians seeking a deeper understanding of the language of music.

Course Duration: 4-Hour Masterclass (Self-Paced)
Who It's For: Open to Men and Women
Prerequisites: This course is designed for those
who already know how to play an instrument
Instructor Access: No direct access to instructor

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THE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

This masterclass is designed to give musicians, composers, and producers adeep, intuitive grasp of music theory. Lessons are taught by renownededucator Marty Laskin with special insights from Mendy Hershkowitz.

EAR TRAINING & MUSICAL FOUNDATIONS SCALES, INTERVALS & HARMONIC RELATIONSHIPS MELODY, HARMONY & COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES

Sharpen your listening skills and deepen your musical instincts through guided ear training. Learn to identify pitch, rhythm, and patterns across genres, while building the rhythmic accuracy and musical awareness essential to any serious musician.

Master the building blocks of music- intervals, scales, and key relationships. From minor seconds to perfect fifths, from major scales to modes, you’ll gain a functional understanding of how notes interact, move, and create tension and resolution.

Explore how great music is constructed. You’ll analyze melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, phrasing, and key signatures- learning how to shape mood, build emotion, and compose music that resonates.

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WHY DAASS?

THE DAASS DIFFERENCE

Most music theory programs are taught by teachers- not professionals. Too often, they’re led by people who never actually made it in the music industry.

At DAASS, we do things differently.

This masterclass is led by Marty Laskin, one of the most respected music theory educators, and directed by Mendy Hershkowitz, a world-renowned arranger, bandleader, and producer. Together, they teach you to understand music at its core.

You won’t just memorize scales and intervals. You’ll train your ear, understand how notes relate, and learn how to hear- and create- music with depth, clarity, and emotion.

Whether you're a musician, producer, or just someone who wants to take your love of music to the next level, this course will give you the fluency, confidence, and creative insight to elevate everything you do.

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ACADEMY INSTRUCTORS

Learn from the greatest musicalminds in the industry.

MENDY HERSHKOWITZ

ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR

Mendy Hershkowitz is a musical legend renowned for his talents as an arranger, producer, and bandleader. Through the acclaimed albums he produced and the music he arranged for some of the greatest artists, he has left an indelible mark on the world of Jewish music. Mendy's dedication to music began with his formal education, where he studied music theory under the mentorship of Marty Laskin in Westchester. He understood how a strong foundation in music theory is important to master the intricacies of the language of music.

His musical ventures include live performances nationwide, such as the iconic HASC concerts. Each of his unforgettable live shows is a testament to his ability to craft a complete musical experience that deeply engages his audience. Driven by a relentless commitment to innovation and advancement, Mendy founded the Mendy Hershkowitz Band. Mendy Hershkowitz's unwavering dedication to his craft and profound love for music continues to shape the world of Jewish music. By imparting his knowledge, Mendy is now helping others on their musical journeys.

MARTY LASKIN

ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR

Marty Laskin Marty Laskin comes from a very musical family. His grandfather, Samuel, was a cantor, composer, and choir director. Samuel’s two sons, Harry and Seymour, both became professional musicians: Harry, a pianist and accordionist, Seymour, Marty’s father, a clarinetist, saxophonist, flutist, and band leader.

Marty’s early entry into the world of professional music was as a singer in his grandfather’s choir.

He was five years old. He started performing professionally as a saxophonist in his father’s band at age eleven.

He then went on to receive degrees from Columbia University and Long Island University in Music and Music Education.

In the course of his career, he has been active as a performing and recording artist in the jazz, classical, musical theatre, and Jewish music genres. He has been active as a teacher for fifty years.