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Adam H. Tualatin, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam H.
60/hour

Collegiate-Level Musicologist with 5 Years of Teaching Experience

I have been a teaching assistant and tutor for various music history courses over the past four years, giving me a well-rounded education in the field with regard to teaching it to others. I regularly consult music history textbooks...

5.0 (3)
60/hour
20 hours tutoring

I have been a teaching assistant and tutor for various music history courses over the past four years, giving me a well-rounded education in the field with regard to teaching it to others. I regularly consult music history textbooks...

Carolina B. Maple Heights, OH, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carolina B.
50/hour

Master's in Cello Performance Pedagogy 13 years of Teaching Experience

I've taught music history at the college level.

5.0 (25)
50/hour
31 hours tutoring

I've taught music history at the college level.

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
100/hour

Berklee College of Music Graduate - Music History Tutoring

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I can help you study Music History thoroughly.

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5.0 (923)
100/hour
3,010 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I can help you study Music History thoroughly.

Leon B. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Leon B.
180/hour

Stanford University Music Major

As a music major at Stanford University, Music history was a large part of our curriculum. So I'm well versed in this subject area from pre-Gregorian chant til modern computer music

5.0 (84)
180/hour
484 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a music major at Stanford University, Music history was a large part of our curriculum. So I'm well versed in this subject area from pre-Gregorian chant til modern computer music

Griffin B. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Griffin B.
100/hour

Music History Expert: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Electronic, Experimental

Have questions about musicians, composers, traditions, conventions, or eras in—or across—certain music histories? I’d love to curate some listening for you; dive deep into the layered sociocultural histories of sound; or just...

5.0 (7)
100/hour
11 hours tutoring

Have questions about musicians, composers, traditions, conventions, or eras in—or across—certain music histories? I’d love to curate some listening for you; dive deep into the layered sociocultural histories of sound; or just...

David M. Rochester, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David M.
60/hour

Teacher of music history

...different texts and approaches. I've also taught privately to students taking RCM exams, and to those hoping to pass out of music history courses based on placement exams. I have music theory degrees from McGill University and the Eastman School of Music...

5.0 (6)
60/hour
23 hours tutoring

...different texts and approaches. I've also taught privately to students taking RCM exams, and to those hoping to pass out of music history courses based on placement exams. I have music theory degrees from McGill University and the Eastman School of Music...

Lauryn S. Stephenville, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lauryn S.
125/hour

UCLA Ph.D. & Music History Professor - Listening, Essays, Exam Prep

...State University, where I teach the two-semester Music History survey covering antiquity through the twenty-first century. I hold a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from UCLA and have taught music history and world music courses for more than a decade. I...

5.0 (1)
125/hour
9 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lauryn’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

...State University, where I teach the two-semester Music History survey covering antiquity through the twenty-first century. I hold a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from UCLA and have taught music history and world music courses for more than a decade. I...

Robert K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert K.
160/hour

Orchestra Conductor

As a conductor active in the symphonic world and the opera world, I have studied Music History (I-IV) at The Mannes School of Music and The Curtis Institute. I have a passion for music history and strongly believe in its importance...

5.0 (17)
160/hour
55 hours tutoring

As a conductor active in the symphonic world and the opera world, I have studied Music History (I-IV) at The Mannes School of Music and The Curtis Institute. I have a passion for music history and strongly believe in its importance...

Tiffany S. Virginia Beach, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tiffany S.
50/hour

Music History Tutoring with a Licensed Music Educator

I got straight A's in my college music history courses while I earned my Bachelor's in music education. Now, as I pursue my master's degree in music education, I would like to help YOU. I have taught general music and band in...

5.0 (24)
50/hour
53 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I got straight A's in my college music history courses while I earned my Bachelor's in music education. Now, as I pursue my master's degree in music education, I would like to help YOU. I have taught general music and band in...

Kyle K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyle K.
60/hour

PhD in Music with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I hold a PhD in Music from SUNY Stony Brook. As a composer and performer I have studied music history at the collegiate level since 2014. I specialize in music history of the 20th and 21st centuries.

5.0 (90)
60/hour
407 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD in Music from SUNY Stony Brook. As a composer and performer I have studied music history at the collegiate level since 2014. I specialize in music history of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Erica F. Providence, RI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica F.
399/hour

Former College Music Professor with 12+ Years of Teaching Experience

I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology (Music History) and have held faculty appointments at both UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC School of the Arts. I love helping my students more fully understand music's historical and cultural contexts! These...

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399/hour
3,303 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Erica’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology (Music History) and have held faculty appointments at both UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC School of the Arts. I love helping my students more fully understand music's historical and cultural contexts! These...

Kathleen L. Gardiner, ME, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kathleen L.
60/hour

Master's in Woodwind Performance, Bachelor's in Music Performance

Getting a music degree means intensive study of Music history. Music history is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching...

5.0 (263)
60/hour
974 hours tutoring

Getting a music degree means intensive study of Music history. Music history is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching...

Christina S. Leesburg, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christina S.
67/hour

Humanities Teacher: 4th Grade through Adult

I have been taught music history at the college level and own materials for teaching music history to others. I also play a musical instrument (the piano) and am well-versed in cultural histories.

5.0 (912)
67/hour
6,191 hours tutoring

I have been taught music history at the college level and own materials for teaching music history to others. I also play a musical instrument (the piano) and am well-versed in cultural histories.

Elizabeth N. Cary, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth N.
50/hour

Encouraging, knowledgeable, highly-experienced 5-star tutor

Course work included four semesters of Music History: Renaissance to Baroque; Classical; Romantic; and Twentieth Century and two semesters of Choral Literature, spanning about 500 years. I taught two semesters of Introduction to Music...

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5.0 (2464)
50/hour
5,935 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response time is based on Elizabeth’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

Course work included four semesters of Music History: Renaissance to Baroque; Classical; Romantic; and Twentieth Century and two semesters of Choral Literature, spanning about 500 years. I taught two semesters of Introduction to Music...

Rem D. Vallejo, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rem D.
40/hour

BA Mus in Music performance and Music History

25+ years of Youth Orchestra conducting and teaching Music History from the Medieval to Modern. Many years of outreach performances and lectures at schools about Chamber Music and Music History.

5.0 (985)
40/hour
2,753 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

25+ years of Youth Orchestra conducting and teaching Music History from the Medieval to Modern. Many years of outreach performances and lectures at schools about Chamber Music and Music History.

Megan M. San Pedro, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Megan M.
65/hour

Tutor Available for Music, English, and Math Tutoring

I am very knowledgeable of Music History. I excelled in music history classes Jazz History, World Music, Music Appreciation and History of Western Music 1 & 2 (Classical Music History). I have several years...

5.0 (140)
65/hour
627 hours tutoring

I am very knowledgeable of Music History. I excelled in music history classes Jazz History, World Music, Music Appreciation and History of Western Music 1 & 2 (Classical Music History). I have several years...

William R. Tarzana, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
William R.
152/hour

2025 ADMISSIONS SUPER SUCCESS --HARVARD YALE STANFORD ETC!

I teach Humanities courses at the college level-- including the history of Romanticism, which includes the music of Berlioz, Schumann, Chopin, Brahms, Wagner, Sibelius, and Mahler. I have personally met some of the most important figures in...

5.0 (2605)
152/hour
11,604 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I teach Humanities courses at the college level-- including the history of Romanticism, which includes the music of Berlioz, Schumann, Chopin, Brahms, Wagner, Sibelius, and Mahler. I have personally met some of the most important figures in...

Mickey H. Atlanta, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mickey H.
85/hour

Professional orchestral musician, master's in music

With a master's degree in music, I have studied music history extensively in my classical music training. I have taught music history at the college level and have lived and worked in many of the cities and concert houses, where...

5.0 (79)
85/hour
215 hours tutoring

With a master's degree in music, I have studied music history extensively in my classical music training. I have taught music history at the college level and have lived and worked in many of the cities and concert houses, where...

Lori S. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lori S.
55/hour

Piano Teacher & Music Tutor

I have a B.A. in Commercial Music where I also took courses in music history. Along with my degree, I received extensive music history education through my piano pedagogy courses and applied piano lessons.

5.0 (146)
55/hour
686 hours tutoring

I have a B.A. in Commercial Music where I also took courses in music history. Along with my degree, I received extensive music history education through my piano pedagogy courses and applied piano lessons.

Philip M. Powers, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip M.
30/hour

Math, science, and music tutor with 5 years of experience

During my time as a college music major, I took a year-long music history class, and wrote roughly 30 pages' worth of research papers on related topics. In addition, I have studied piano for many years, both with instructors and on...

5.0 (75)
30/hour
415 hours tutoring

During my time as a college music major, I took a year-long music history class, and wrote roughly 30 pages' worth of research papers on related topics. In addition, I have studied piano for many years, both with instructors and on...

Jeremy S. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeremy S.
297/hour

Music History Tutoring with Knowledgeable Columbia Graduate

My knowledge of music history stems from Columbia University's rigorous Music Humanities course, a cornerstone of their core curriculum. As your tutor, I can help you navigate the rich tapestry of musical eras, composers, and...

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297/hour
2,719 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jeremy’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

My knowledge of music history stems from Columbia University's rigorous Music Humanities course, a cornerstone of their core curriculum. As your tutor, I can help you navigate the rich tapestry of musical eras, composers, and...

David P. Mastic, NY, available for online tutoring
David P.
50/hour

Music Professional and Doctoral Candidate

As a composer and music professional, I am fluent in ethnomusicology and have a broad understanding of music history. I help students to achieve confidence and fluency in musical scholarship and scholarly communication. I am a doctoral...

5.0 (135)
50/hour
561 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a composer and music professional, I am fluent in ethnomusicology and have a broad understanding of music history. I help students to achieve confidence and fluency in musical scholarship and scholarly communication. I am a doctoral...

Barbara F. Westland, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Barbara F.
60/hour

Masters in Music with 10+ years teaching experience

I have instructed students in music history and the significant composers and styles of the periods. My instruction includes fitting music history into the overall course of events current to each period for context and includes...

4.9 (26)
60/hour
55 hours tutoring

I have instructed students in music history and the significant composers and styles of the periods. My instruction includes fitting music history into the overall course of events current to each period for context and includes...

Shray B. Rodanthe, NC, available for online tutoring
Shray B.
30/hour

Music History

Studies in music history consist of Ancient music during the Mesopotamia ancient Egypt period tied to religious culture and practices. Renaissance music history from 14th to 17th century composition, vocal and the rise of polyphony...

4.7 (11)
30/hour
49 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shray’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

Studies in music history consist of Ancient music during the Mesopotamia ancient Egypt period tied to religious culture and practices. Renaissance music history from 14th to 17th century composition, vocal and the rise of polyphony...

Jessie M. Monrovia, CA, available for online tutoring
Jessie M.
90/hour

Fun and Professional Instructor With 10 Years Teaching Experience

While attending school at College of the Desert, where I obtained my Associate of Arts in Music, I received a certificate in Music History. Just after graduating, I was awarded a music scholarship which enabled me to attend the University...

4.7 (16)
90/hour
51 hours tutoring

While attending school at College of the Desert, where I obtained my Associate of Arts in Music, I received a certificate in Music History. Just after graduating, I was awarded a music scholarship which enabled me to attend the University...

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On Wyzant, students can find private music history lessons with expert tutors both online and in-person. These personalized sessions cover the evolution of music from prehistoric rhythms using rocks and bones to complex digital compositions. Learners explore musical eras such as Medieval chant, Renaissance polyphony, Baroque opera, Classical symphonies by Mozart and Beethoven, Romantic emotive compositions, Modernist experimentation by Stravinsky and Cage, and contemporary genres like jazz, rock, and pop. Each lesson provides context on how historical, cultural, and technological factors shaped musical styles and practices.

Music history reflects the study of how music has evolved across civilizations, driven by human needs for expression, storytelling, religious worship, and social connection. From early percussion instruments to digital audio workstations, this subject tracks shifts in musical technique, composition, performance, and instrumentation. Students gain insights into the influence of key composers, groundbreaking Musical forms, and how technological progress-from notation to recording-transformed the way music is created and experienced.

By connecting learners with experienced tutors, Wyzant offers affordable, flexible, and personalized music history lessons that build both knowledge and appreciation. Whether exploring the roots of Western classical music, jazz improvisation, or the impact of cultural movements on songwriting, students can grow their understanding and passion for music. With dedicated guidance, learners develop a clear sense of musical tradition, innovation, and the stories behind today’s genres.

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