The Best Music Tutors in Chicago, IL

I loved the opportunity to share everything I'd learned at Michigan and Northwestern, so much that I continued tutoring music students of all ages in Chicago to this day. I teach music theory and fundamentals, music history, ear training, composition, music production (Ableton Live,...See Mike's full profile

I received my Bachelor's degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of New Mexico in 2016 and my PhD in Music Composition from Northwestern University in 2022, where I studied a number of theory courses, from the standard theory sequence to advanced post-tonal theory and post-1945...See Mathew's full profile

I'm also a concert pianist, and have been playing piano since I was 4 years old. I have performed in Paris, Prague, and Vienna, and also play for a local nursing home monthly. I have an extensive knowledge of music theory, and I've recently gotten more into composing and improvising. For 9 years,...See Max's full profile

Hello, I’m Matthew! I’m a dedicated test prep tutor with a 176 on the LSAT (99th percentile) and a proven track record of transforming challenges into success stories. Whether you're preparing for the LSAT, ACT, or SAT, my personalized strategies have helped students gain admission to T14 law schools, secure spots...See Matthew's full profile

I have experience tutoring students with special needs in writing, photography, and film studies. I can also tutor children learning to speak English as a second language. I am also an avid video gamer and eclectic artist, novelist and experimental music producer. Having majored in English in college,...See Morph's full profile

...semester due to the amount of non-graded courses I took during the infancy of COVID-19 pandemic. As for my personal life, I love camping, kayaking, collecting music, playing guitar, and spending time with my loved ones and my two dogs! I am also a bit of a nerd and love all things Marvel and Star Wars. I hope we can get ...See Sebastian's full profile

I'm Susan! I've been teaching and tutoring high school, college, and grad students to improve their writing for 15+ years. I have the experience and enthusiasm to help make writing papers less daunting, and to clarify class readings and key concepts across a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences courses. I find...See Susan's full profile

A.P. Music Theory (5 on the AP Exam); Northern Illinois University Music Student: Theory courses 1-5, Jazz Theory, Jazz and Classical Arranging and Composition Lesson. Aural Skills (ear training): Aural Skills 1-2, Jazz Aural Skills 1-2. Tutor for music theory and aural skills (ear training) at...See Christian's full profile

Having tutored for over 14 years in subjects ranging from music theory to foreign languages to math, I have a well-developed method of learning the needs of my students and tailoring my curriculum to them. I grew up playing violin, piano, string bass, and saxophone from the age of 10 and developed a great...See Alexander's full profile

I make sure I understand the need of the students and help them with a patient. This way I create a desire to learn math rather than have to learn it. For example, I would teach the basic Multiplication facts by memorizing them in fun musical rhyme. I have taught my own son who is just starting his 2nd grade. I...See Priti's full profile

I have an Associates on Fine Arts in Music. I have being teaching music for over 10 years.See SUSANA's full profile

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I have always been a passionate learner of anything and everything I can get my hands on ranging from Literature, Music, Cooking, Programming, Physics, and Math. Throughout my academic journey, the...See Amir's full profile

With a rich background in jazz drumming and percussion, I have performed extensively across various venues and festivals, showcasing my versatility and passion for rhythm. I have had the privilege of collaborating with numerous ensembles and artists, enriching my musical journey and broadening my stylistic...See Dushun's full profile

Awarded an MA summa cum laude in Oriental Studies, I pursued a further MA in Translation in London, UK. There I lived the past 5 years, studying and working in Higher Education. Most passionate for Education at all levels, music enthusiast and Italian cuisine fanatic! My experience in foreign language learning...See Roberta Ginleiz's full profile

I started learning solfège/music theory as early as first grade, and I took theory classes through High School and College. Music theory is my favorite subject to teach outside of teaching cello, which is why all of my cello students also have to learn theory. It is helpful whether it is used to...See Dessi's full profile

I have fifteen years of experience teaching language arts, science, math, art, and music in a homeschool environment. I taught all elementary school subjects for ten years and high school subjects for five years. I used an eclectic approach to homeschooling, combining various homeschool curricula to individualize...See Sharon's full profile

I received top grades in theory in college. I've taught more than 25 private students in music theory. See Will's full profile

I have taken two rigorous college-level music courses, including Introduction to Music Appreciation, which covered music history, theory, and composition, and World Music, which explored diverse global musical traditions. Beyond academics, I have been a musician for over 12 years,...See Brian's full profile

Whether you’re preparing for an exam, building fundamentals, or learning for fun, I’ll tailor lessons to your goals and make theory approachable and engaging! -Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Professional Music from the School for Music Vocations -Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Performance...See Alexis's full profile

My students achieve their learning objectives through highly individualized and personalized instruction that best suits each student's needs. My tutoring method uses latest effective instructional techniques by incorporating digital media, music, objects and photographs into the lesson plans. These materials...See Judy's full profile

A graduate student of producers such as John Tejada of the California Institute of the Arts. Studied advanced mixing techniques with Grammy award-winning engineer John Baffa. Produced over 50 alternative pop songs pop songs.See Kate's full profile

I attended Columbia College Chicago and received a BA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Music (Vocal Performance). I have been performing in musicals since I was about 12 years old and now I am working with new talent on their own acting and musical theatre journey. I have been teaching private...See Kyla's full profile

Bad grammar and typos in print drives me crazy! Music is also a strong interest and love. I play French horn, and have given private lessons. Again, my goal is always teach the two basics for a wind instrument--correct breathing and hearing the pitch before playing. I have substitute taught in general...See Sally's full profile

I also was exposed to various music education courses through grade school and high school. I played alto sax in high school band all four years and had classes in music history and world music. In Junior year of high school I was introduced yo drumming and song writing. I college I took music...See Cedric's full profile

I began classical piano and music theory lessons at the age of 5 and continued them until 18. I began teaching piano in high school, teaching students aged 3-14, and have continued to do so sporadically since. I am trained in traditional Irish music as well, in which I have competed and won on an...See Molly's full profile