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Rana E. Glendale, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rana E.
$75/hour

Glendale, CA

Experienced Voice Teacher with specialty in teaching multiple styles

I'm Rana! I’m a professional singer in LA. I teach multiple genres: from Classical Music and Opera, to Pop, Musical Theatre, R&B and Rock. I started playing flute and piano as a kid. I got my degree in Instrumental Music from Rahil Conservatory...

5.0 (133)
$75/hour
334 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm Rana! I’m a professional singer in LA. I teach multiple genres: from Classical Music and Opera, to Pop, Musical Theatre, R&B and Rock. I started playing flute and piano as a kid. I got my degree in Instrumental Music from Rahil Conservatory...

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

San Francisco, CA

Composer

...McGill University. I have over forty years' experience as a songwriter and arranger, and am deeply knowledgeable about music theory and harmony....

5.0 (3)
$50/hour
29 hours tutoring

...McGill University. I have over forty years' experience as a songwriter and arranger, and am deeply knowledgeable about music theory and harmony....

Garrett B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Garrett B.
$50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Professional Working Saxophone/Flute/Clarinet/Piano Tutor

...on the west coast (California State University Northridge). This schooling Involved an intense focus on understanding music theory for both composition and improvisation uses....

5.0 (20)
$50/hour
92 hours tutoring

...on the west coast (California State University Northridge). This schooling Involved an intense focus on understanding music theory for both composition and improvisation uses....

Andrea B. Crestline, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrea B.
$60/hour

Crestline, CA

Berklee graduate with 15+ years of experience

B.A. Berklee College of Music cum laude

5.0 (20)
$60/hour
88 hours tutoring

B.A. Berklee College of Music cum laude

Yakub S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yakub S.
$115/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Award Winning Composer, Pianist, Educator - Jazz and Classical

I am a professional composer, pianist, and educator that has 14 years of teaching experience. My private students went to win International Competitions and performed in Carnegie Hall. My number one job is to make sure that you see and believe...

5.0 (40)
$115/hour
143 hours tutoring

I am a professional composer, pianist, and educator that has 14 years of teaching experience. My private students went to win International Competitions and performed in Carnegie Hall. My number one job is to make sure that you see and believe...

May W. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
May W.
$55/hour

Irvine, CA

PhD in Music Theory with 10+ Years of Teaching Experience

I hold a PhD in Music Theory and have worked with piano and music theory students of all ages for over 10 years. I am a Certified Yamaha Education teacher who teaches children as young as 4 years old. I am also a Member of the Music...

5.0 (1)
$55/hour
7 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD in Music Theory and have worked with piano and music theory students of all ages for over 10 years. I am a Certified Yamaha Education teacher who teaches children as young as 4 years old. I am also a Member of the Music...

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...

James L. North Hollywood, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
James L.
$100/hour

North Hollywood, CA

Fun Doctor of Music from Yale for all levels of Piano and Singing!

Doctorate in Music - Yale 10 years teaching at UCLA

5.0 (243)
$100/hour
627 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Doctorate in Music - Yale 10 years teaching at UCLA

Matthew I. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew I.
$109/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 (160)
$109/hour
293 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...

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
436 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 (969)
$40/hour
2,640 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Kevin C. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin C.
$57/hour

Studio City, CA

Tutor with a B.A. in Guitar Performance

.... Between Musicians Institute's associates and bachelors degree programs, I took 3 years of ear training, 3 years of music theory, 3 quarters of keyboard proficiency, over a year of arranging, a year of music history courses, 2 conducting courses...

5.0 (285)
$57/hour
316 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

.... Between Musicians Institute's associates and bachelors degree programs, I took 3 years of ear training, 3 years of music theory, 3 quarters of keyboard proficiency, over a year of arranging, a year of music history courses, 2 conducting courses...

Cameron P. Lake Forest, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cameron P.
$55/hour

Lake Forest, CA

Coding Teacher Specializing in Web & Game Development, Code languages

Hello! I'm Cameron, an enthusiastic educator bringing 8 years of coding expertise and 5 years of immersive teaching experience in Computer Science. My dedication to continuous learning and knowledge-sharing has been a driving force in my journey....

5.0 (33)
$55/hour
160 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Cameron, an enthusiastic educator bringing 8 years of coding expertise and 5 years of immersive teaching experience in Computer Science. My dedication to continuous learning and knowledge-sharing has been a driving force in my journey....

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 (229)
$70/hour
331 hours tutoring

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...

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

San Pedro, CA

Tutor Available for Music, English, and Math Tutoring

I am currently a music major at CSUN, emphasis on Music Breadth Studies, a broad study of all the facets of the music field, including performance, music history, music theory, composition, music industry, and more. I've been playing...

5.0 (140)
$65/hour
624 hours tutoring

I am currently a music major at CSUN, emphasis on Music Breadth Studies, a broad study of all the facets of the music field, including performance, music history, music theory, composition, music industry, and more. I've been playing...

Nancy H. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy H.
$95/hour

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Certification from Berklee College of Music

I studied at Berklee College of Music and am currently completing my MA in creative music production. I look forward helping you get started on learning about music theory. Let me know if you have any questions and what your goals are. I am...

4.9 (59)
$95/hour
352 hours tutoring

I studied at Berklee College of Music and am currently completing my MA in creative music production. I look forward helping you get started on learning about music theory. Let me know if you have any questions and what your goals are. I am...

Dr. Ethan L. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Ethan L.
$100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

PhD in Music Theory (Eastman School of Music), Hundreds of Students

I have a BA, MA, and PhD in music theory (Eastman School of Music) and have taught hundreds of students music analysis, ear training, harmonic theory, compositional theory, rhythmic theory, from beginner kids to advanced adults. In...

5.0 (252)
$100/hour
430 hours tutoring

I have a BA, MA, and PhD in music theory (Eastman School of Music) and have taught hundreds of students music analysis, ear training, harmonic theory, compositional theory, rhythmic theory, from beginner kids to advanced adults. In...

Steve C. Pomona, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steve C.
$55/hour

Pomona, CA

Master in Piano Pedagogy Specialized in Music Exams

I help students to learn music theory specifically for music exams such as MTAC certificate of merits or ABRSM. Theory lessons focus on rhythm, note, interval, chord identification, music terms, forms, symbols and music analysis utilizing...

5.0 (28)
$55/hour
168 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help students to learn music theory specifically for music exams such as MTAC certificate of merits or ABRSM. Theory lessons focus on rhythm, note, interval, chord identification, music terms, forms, symbols and music analysis utilizing...

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

Los Angeles, CA

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 (918)
$100/hour
2,929 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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 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...

Aaron W. San Luis Obispo, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron W.
$60/hour

San Luis Obispo, CA

Music Theory Teacher, College Level

I specialize in teaching Music Theory, and I taught Music Theory and AP Music Theory courses for 10 years in the classroom setting, in College and High School. In particular, my AP Music Theory students have...

5.0 (82)
$60/hour
245 hours tutoring

I specialize in teaching Music Theory, and I taught Music Theory and AP Music Theory courses for 10 years in the classroom setting, in College and High School. In particular, my AP Music Theory students have...

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
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Ruben R. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ruben R.
$80/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Professional Music Educator & Performance Coach

Two years of academic Western music theory coursework.Two years of Jazz/Pop music theory coursework. 30 years of Latin and Jazz music composition, 30 years of electronic music composition, 10 years of film scoring work, and 30...

5.0 (10)
$80/hour
36 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ruben’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Two years of academic Western music theory coursework.Two years of Jazz/Pop music theory coursework. 30 years of Latin and Jazz music composition, 30 years of electronic music composition, 10 years of film scoring work, and 30...

Caleb C. Anaheim, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caleb C.
$59/hour

Anaheim, CA

Video Game & Film Music Composer Teaching Online Music Lessons

However if you're ok with a sometimes turbulent schedule and are interested in what I have to offer, we can make anything work. If you or anyone you know wants to learn music theory, techniques in composing and producing music for...

5.0 (75)
$59/hour
307 hours tutoring

However if you're ok with a sometimes turbulent schedule and are interested in what I have to offer, we can make anything work. If you or anyone you know wants to learn music theory, techniques in composing and producing music for...

Paul E. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul E.
$100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

LEARN SONGS BY EAR

My students/bands consistently ask me to teach them songs I am not familiar with. I look the song up on the internet and, using my ear and music theory, decipher the parts.

4.9 (127)
$100/hour
422 hours tutoring

My students/bands consistently ask me to teach them songs I am not familiar with. I look the song up on the internet and, using my ear and music theory, decipher the parts.

Irwin H. Walnut, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Irwin H.
$40/hour

Walnut, CA

Flute Teacher

I have taken College level Music Theory classes at UCLA from 2014 to 2017. I have also been studying music theory since 2003 with my piano teacher.

5.0 (529)
$40/hour
2,219 hours tutoring

I have taken College level Music Theory classes at UCLA from 2014 to 2017. I have also been studying music theory since 2003 with my piano teacher.

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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.
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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.
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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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