With a projected 10% job growth for music theory and composition degree holders, music education is thriving more than ever. While most people working in the industry hold a master’s degree, you’ll likely need music theory textbooks to get your associate’s and bachelor’s before it’s time for grad school.

Whether you want to compose music yourself, perform it, or both, you’ll need a good understanding of music theory. Over the next few minutes, you’ll learn all about the most popular textbooks on music theory that take you beyond your major scales.