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The Best Music Theory Tutors in Bay Area, CA

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Mark R P. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mark R P.
44/hour

Sacramento, CA

Bachelor and Masters in Music Compostion/ Music Educator

I taught AP Music Theory in High School for a number of Years. I adapt my instruction based on the student’s needs: beginning music theory, college instruction, test preparation, style of music ( rock , classical, baroque)....

5.0 (1400)
44/hour
3,675 hours tutoring

I taught AP Music Theory in High School for a number of Years. I adapt my instruction based on the student’s needs: beginning music theory, college instruction, test preparation, style of music ( rock , classical, baroque)....

Mihyun C. Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mihyun C.
80/hour

Redwood City, CA

Bioengineering PhD

I earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. I then completed both my M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Stanford University. My...

5.0 (3)
80/hour
5 hours tutoring

I earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. I then completed both my M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering at Stanford University. My...

Jonathan W. Sunnyvale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan W.
150/hour

Sunnyvale, CA

Guitarist Playing in Pop / Rock / Jazz Bands for 15 Years

...many concerts, gigs, and musicals throughout university. I have completed music theory and composition coursework and teach guitar with a focus on foundational music theory to beginner and intermediate players. Example concepts include triads and...

5.0 (53)
150/hour
105 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutes

...many concerts, gigs, and musicals throughout university. I have completed music theory and composition coursework and teach guitar with a focus on foundational music theory to beginner and intermediate players. Example concepts include triads and...

Michael M. Stanford, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael M.
30/hour

Stanford, CA

Stanford Undergrad Music Theory Tutoring

Whether you are just learning how to read music or looking to learn advanced tonal harmony, a strong foundation in music theory is incredibly important. With the knowledge and experiences gained from my double major at Stanford University...

5.0 (38)
30/hour
95 hours tutoring

Whether you are just learning how to read music or looking to learn advanced tonal harmony, a strong foundation in music theory is incredibly important. With the knowledge and experiences gained from my double major at Stanford University...

Rebecca B. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rebecca B.
100/hour

Oakland, CA

Writing and college application essay tutor with PhD

I studied classical voice for many years while in high school and college, and sang with various choirs. I am also experienced in teaching students sight-singing and music theory.

4.8 (58)
100/hour
217 hours tutoring

I studied classical voice for many years while in high school and college, and sang with various choirs. I am also experienced in teaching students sight-singing and music theory.

Veronica F. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Veronica F.
100/hour

Oakland, CA

Learn to sing with an Argentinian singer in English and Spanish

...experience music as a channel to express emotions and heal. My musical background includes training in vocal performance, music theory, music skills, piano, and choir. My on-the-job training in different areas has given me a solid understanding of interpersonal...

5.0 (8)
100/hour
15 hours tutoring

...experience music as a channel to express emotions and heal. My musical background includes training in vocal performance, music theory, music skills, piano, and choir. My on-the-job training in different areas has given me a solid understanding of interpersonal...

Alden J. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alden J.
75/hour

Oakland, CA

Classical Music Everything

Ear training is a skill basic not only to performance of any sort, but to listening to and understanding music. It is a necessary basis for music theory. I have a wide variety of techniques, games, and exercises you can do yourself, to...

5.0 (3)
75/hour
59 hours tutoring

Ear training is a skill basic not only to performance of any sort, but to listening to and understanding music. It is a necessary basis for music theory. I have a wide variety of techniques, games, and exercises you can do yourself, to...

Jonathan V. Tracy, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan V.
80/hour

Tracy, CA

Passionate Music Education Enthusiast

Although I teach a variety of instruments, I am currently only teaching guitar, ukulele, and voice. In addition to teaching the instruments, I also teach music theory and ear training. I have been teaching and performing music for a large...

5.0 (3)
80/hour
118 hours tutoring

Although I teach a variety of instruments, I am currently only teaching guitar, ukulele, and voice. In addition to teaching the instruments, I also teach music theory and ear training. I have been teaching and performing music for a large...

Annika J. Stanford, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Annika J.
50/hour

Stanford, CA

College Application Advisor and Music Composition Teacher

- AP Music Theory in high school - Scored a 5 (highest score) on both aural and non-aural sections of the AP exam. - Music composition major at Stanford - Take foundational theory knowledge and apply it to writing my own music

5.0 (4)
50/hour
10 hours tutoring

- AP Music Theory in high school - Scored a 5 (highest score) on both aural and non-aural sections of the AP exam. - Music composition major at Stanford - Take foundational theory knowledge and apply it to writing my own music

Eric L. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric L.
80/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced Piano Teacher | Student of SFCM Erna Gulabyan

I aim to address core issues, explain foundational logic, and provide targeted guidance for students preparing for exams—including music theory to help you achieve a merit or higher. Each lesson is customized to meet your individual...

5.0 (5)
80/hour
16 hours tutoring

I aim to address core issues, explain foundational logic, and provide targeted guidance for students preparing for exams—including music theory to help you achieve a merit or higher. Each lesson is customized to meet your individual...

Mikako E. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mikako E.
45/hour

Oakland, CA

Piano, Music Theory, Solfege, Ear training, and Composition

Mikako is a piano teacher and composer originally from Tokyo, Japan, with more than twenty-five years of teaching experience in both Japan and the United States. Coming from three generations of professional musicians, she grew up in an...

5.0 (75)
45/hour
97 hours tutoring

Mikako is a piano teacher and composer originally from Tokyo, Japan, with more than twenty-five years of teaching experience in both Japan and the United States. Coming from three generations of professional musicians, she grew up in an...

David F. Modesto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David F.
225/hour

Modesto, CA

UCLA Graduate Offers Premium Math, Science, and Piano

He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Music Composition (minor in classical piano performance). He has since taught many private students the intricacies of music theory, and also taught music theory at Cogswell, a...

5.0 (382)
225/hour
1,445 hours tutoring

He graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Music Composition (minor in classical piano performance). He has since taught many private students the intricacies of music theory, and also taught music theory at Cogswell, a...

Matthew I. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew I.
100/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Music Theory

I have been through 3 years of Music Theory in college and I've always received an A in those classes. Many people struggle with music theory classes but having a teacher who explains the concepts clearly is crucial to...

5.0 (157)
100/hour
285 hours tutoring

I have been through 3 years of Music Theory in college and I've always received an A in those classes. Many people struggle with music theory classes but having a teacher who explains the concepts clearly is crucial to...

Samantha R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Full-Stack Web Development Tutor and Instructor

I have studied formal music theory at the college level, composed music using MIDI software and other digital tools using instrumental samples, and have experience as a vocalist both solo and in accompaniment with different instruments and...

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5.0 (197)
70/hour
272 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minute

I have studied formal music theory at the college level, composed music using MIDI software and other digital tools using instrumental samples, and have experience as a vocalist both solo and in accompaniment with different instruments and...

Audrey S. Sunnyvale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Audrey S.
70/hour

Sunnyvale, CA

Stanford PhD in Chemical Engineering, specialty in math/chemistry

I specialize in teaching math and chemistry at all levels, with most experience in SAT Math, SAT Chemistry subject test, AP Calc BC, and college-level polymers electives. I graduated with my PhD from Stanford in Chemical Engineering, a BSE from...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
5 hours tutoring

I specialize in teaching math and chemistry at all levels, with most experience in SAT Math, SAT Chemistry subject test, AP Calc BC, and college-level polymers electives. I graduated with my PhD from Stanford in Chemical Engineering, a BSE from...

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

Palo Alto, CA

International Music Producer & Artist

I majored in Music, I'm a touring DJ and musical artist, and I also produce tracks for artist all over the globe. So anything you're interested in - from Music History to Music Theory to Music Production to Musical Performance and...

5.0 (76)
180/hour
433 hours tutoring

I majored in Music, I'm a touring DJ and musical artist, and I also produce tracks for artist all over the globe. So anything you're interested in - from Music History to Music Theory to Music Production to Musical Performance and...

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

Vallejo, CA

Experienced Music teacher and conductor

Graduate from Moscow conservatory with over 30 years of experience teaching classes on violin, piano, viola, music theory and orchestra conducting. Great experience in orchestrating, arranging music, composition and solfeggio.

5.0 (942)
40/hour
2,547 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

Graduate from Moscow conservatory with over 30 years of experience teaching classes on violin, piano, viola, music theory and orchestra conducting. Great experience in orchestrating, arranging music, composition and solfeggio.

Jake M. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jake M.
70/hour

Oakland, CA

Beginning-Advanced Jazz and Classical Music Theory

Holding an M.A. in Music Composition, I have over 15 years teaching classical and jazz music theory, from fundamentals like scales, chords, and diatonic harmony to advanced concepts like 12-tone matrices and third stream jazz-classical...

5.0 (19)
70/hour
86 hours tutoring

Holding an M.A. in Music Composition, I have over 15 years teaching classical and jazz music theory, from fundamentals like scales, chords, and diatonic harmony to advanced concepts like 12-tone matrices and third stream jazz-classical...

Ian A. Redwood City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ian A.
125/hour

Redwood City, CA

Experienced Teacher with Extensive Experience in All HS Sciences

Greetings, I’m Ian! I like to consider myself a “Learning Facilitator,” rather than a teacher, because in the end, a student can only learn if they take responsibility for their own growth. As a facilitator, my job is to find ways to inspire...

5.0 (1)
125/hour
9 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes

Greetings, I’m Ian! I like to consider myself a “Learning Facilitator,” rather than a teacher, because in the end, a student can only learn if they take responsibility for their own growth. As a facilitator, my job is to find ways to inspire...

Joshua S. Stanford, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua S.
50/hour

Stanford, CA

3+ year band writer

Through my education at the School of Rock, at my local music school, etc, I have also picked up tips and tricks that are useful to composition. Lastly, as the founder of my local music theory chapter, I have the tools needed to understand...

5.0 (9)
50/hour
14 hours tutoring

Through my education at the School of Rock, at my local music school, etc, I have also picked up tips and tricks that are useful to composition. Lastly, as the founder of my local music theory chapter, I have the tools needed to understand...

Winslow Y. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Winslow Y.
50/hour

San Francisco, CA

Music Theory, composition - and harmonica

I received university training in music theory and composition at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Community College, and McGill University. I have also independently studied music theory and many other musical subjects....

5.0 (3)
50/hour
28 hours tutoring

I received university training in music theory and composition at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Community College, and McGill University. I have also independently studied music theory and many other musical subjects....

Here are even more great Music Theory tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Music Theory tutors who offer online lessons.

Woodland Hills, CA Tutoring
Evren T.
70/hour

Guitar, Bass, Piano, AP Music Theory, Logic Pro, Sibelius Teacher.

I studied Music Theory and traditional harmony, Jazz harmony, improvisation in Europe and Film Scoring at UCLA, CA. It is my passion to teach Music Theory. I have composed original musical scores for several feature films and TV...

5.0 (480)
70/hour
1,993 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

I studied Music Theory and traditional harmony, Jazz harmony, improvisation in Europe and Film Scoring at UCLA, CA. It is my passion to teach Music Theory. I have composed original musical scores for several feature films and TV...

Glendale, CA Tutoring
Philip P.
65/hour

Los Angeles based songwriter and producer

I can teach you countless different approaches to writing a song so you never get stuck, what mindset to have, structure, melody, rhythm, instrumentation, dynamics, and even use music theory when necessary to better understand why a song...

5.0 (537)
65/hour
1,988 hours tutoring

I can teach you countless different approaches to writing a song so you never get stuck, what mindset to have, structure, melody, rhythm, instrumentation, dynamics, and even use music theory when necessary to better understand why a song...

Cary, NC Tutoring
Elizabeth N.
50/hour

Patient, Encouraging, Highly-experienced 5-star tutor

I have many years of experience as a teacher and director. I have taught private piano lessons for several years, in which I incorporate music theory into every lesson.

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5.0 (2382)
50/hour
5,597 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

I have many years of experience as a teacher and director. I have taught private piano lessons for several years, in which I incorporate music theory into every lesson.

Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
John S.
100/hour

Music Theory Expert - Berklee College of Music Graduate

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Music Theory. I teach Music theory for more than 10 years and I am very passionate about it. Together we can set specific goals for each one of our classes that...

5.0 (907)
100/hour
2,857 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutes

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Music Theory. I teach Music theory for more than 10 years and I am very passionate about it. Together we can set specific goals for each one of our classes that...

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Fortunately, we found Dr. Beth S. who is an amazing music theory tutor. She took my son through the Barron's Guide, chapters 1-16, in about two months with two one-hour lessons a week. She is truly a master of the material, she explains well, and she made my son enjoy music even more than before. Now 10th grade has just started and my son is feeling confident about the topic, thanks to Dr. Beth S. I strongly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn music theory.
Kenneth C.

16 lessons

Dr. Beth has been a great tutor for tutoring AP Music Theory for my daughter, who needs help preparing for taking the AP Music theory test later this year. Dr. Beth has extensive teaching experience on AP Music theory. The online tutoring lessons are effective and time efficient. We are so happy with Dr. Beth's.greta help that we have weekly lessons scheduled until the AP Music theory test.
Angela G.

39 lessons

He says her presentation of the material is clearer and more effective than in his college classes. Under her tutelage, I would say that he is definitely returning to theory classes more confident and so much better prepared. As a parent, you will appreciate Dr. Beth's sincerity in her desire to help and overall professionalism. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced student, if you are looking for help in Music Theory, do not hesitate, contact Dr. Beth.
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