Udemy I can't read music! Help me

Help! I Can’t Read Music! is a relaxed, encouraging introduction to music-reading for absolute beginners. You don’t need any previous knowledge, and you certainly don’t need to be “musical already.” If you can count to four and recognise up and down, you can learn this.

Led by Benedict Lewis-Smith—a professional conductor, pianist, and Director of Music at St Columba’s, Knightsbridge—this course breaks music down into simple, manageable steps with no jargon, no pressure, and no overwhelm.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand how the musical staff works
Recognise notes and their rhythms
Read in both treble and bass clefs
Follow your choir part with much greater confidence
Clap and count rhythms clearly
Understand key signatures and time signatures at a basic level
Read simple melodies on your own

Who this course is for:
Choir singers who feel embarrassed admitting they “can’t read music”
Adults returning to music after a long break
Absolute beginners who have never read music before
Anyone who wants a calm, straightforward explanation without technical overload

What makes this course different?
Short, clear lessons designed to reduce overwhelm
Real examples from choir music you actually sing
Encouraging, friendly teaching that assumes no prior knowledge
Practical steps you can use immediately in your next rehearsal
Designed with the emotional side of learning in mind (confidence building matters!)