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Amanda B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda B.
45/hour

Chicago, IL

Trilingual Language, Math & Music Tutor

I am a triple-citizen (Switzerland, USA, Spain) and can tutor in French (fluent) and Spanish (mother tongue). Additionally, I am experienced in tutoring middle-school Math and both Music Theory and Piano for elementary and middle-school... See Amanda's full profile

5.0 (16)
45/hour
23 hours tutoring
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I am a triple-citizen (Switzerland, USA, Spain) and can tutor in French (fluent) and Spanish (mother tongue). Additionally, I am experienced in tutoring middle-school Math and both Music Theory and Piano for elementary and middle-school...See Amanda's full profile

Henry A. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry A.
75/hour

Chicago, IL

Music Theory Tutor

I've completed all my undergraduate Music Theory work with a grade of A and have kept music theory a big part of every guitar and piano lesson I teach because I think it gives musicians the tools to create their own music and be... See Henry's full profile

5.0 (42)
75/hour
111 hours tutoring
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I've completed all my undergraduate Music Theory work with a grade of A and have kept music theory a big part of every guitar and piano lesson I teach because I think it gives musicians the tools to create their own music and be...See Henry's full profile

ERIC C. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
ERIC C.
50/hour

Chicago, IL

Guitar and Music Theory Teacher

Though I call myself a composer, my path in music has never been a straight or predictable one. Through the years, I have thoroughly pursued varying musical interests ranging from music theory and composition, jazz, polyrhythmic cycles,... See ERIC's full profile

5.0 (9)
50/hour
13 hours tutoring
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Though I call myself a composer, my path in music has never been a straight or predictable one. Through the years, I have thoroughly pursued varying musical interests ranging from music theory and composition, jazz, polyrhythmic cycles,...See ERIC's full profile

SUSANA O. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
SUSANA O.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

Music, Science and Spanish Tutor

My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have take several music classes at college level like Music Theory, Music History, Piano, Voice and Ensemble. I finished my... See SUSANA's full profile

4.8 (4)
55/hour
37 hours tutoring
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My interest in music began when I was 9 years old. I came to USA when I was 17 and started attending college. I have take several music classes at college level like Music Theory, Music History, Piano, Voice and Ensemble. I finished my...See SUSANA's full profile

Sally Y. Champaign, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sally Y.
40/hour

Champaign, IL

Music Theory Tutor

I have obtained a ABRSM Grade 8 Theory Certificate in 2017 See Sally's full profile

5.0 (7)
40/hour
10 hours tutoring
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I have obtained a ABRSM Grade 8 Theory Certificate in 2017See Sally's full profile

Kyla G. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyla G.
70/hour

Chicago, IL

Label Signed Singer Who Teaches Private Music Lessons

I have been teaching private music theory lessons and I have been incorporating them into all of my piano, violin, and voice lessons for the past 5 years that I have been teaching. I also have a BA in Music (Vocal Performance) and a BA in... See Kyla's full profile

5.0 (358)
70/hour
987 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching private music theory lessons and I have been incorporating them into all of my piano, violin, and voice lessons for the past 5 years that I have been teaching. I also have a BA in Music (Vocal Performance) and a BA in...See Kyla's full profile

Will S. Oak Park, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Will S.
45/hour

Oak Park, IL

BACHELORS DEGREE IN MUSIC AND MASTERS DEGREE IN MUSIC

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

5.0 (273)
45/hour
982 hours tutoring
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I received top grades in theory in college. I've taught more than 25 private students in music theory. See Will's full profile

Christian Y. Arlington Heights, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christian Y.
50/hour

Arlington Heights, IL

Professional and Encouraging Pianist and Educator

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... See Christian's full profile

4.9 (60)
50/hour
441 hours tutoring
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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...See Christian's full profile

Giovanni B. Carbondale, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Giovanni B.
60/hour

Carbondale, IL

Experienced Online & Personal Tutor Dedicated to Student Success!

I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer... See Giovanni's full profile

5.0 (177)
60/hour
608 hours tutoring
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I'm Giovanni (you can call me Gio for short)! I graduated summa cum laude from Warren Township High School and I'm currently a senior at Vanderbilt University working towards two Bachelor's Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer...See Giovanni's full profile

Mike F. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike F.
35/hour

Chicago, IL

I teach everything music!

I have two Bachelor's degrees in music performance and music theory from the University of Michigan, and two Master's degrees in music performance and music theory from Northwestern University. At both schools I tutored... See Mike's full profile

4.8 (11)
35/hour
53 hours tutoring
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I have two Bachelor's degrees in music performance and music theory from the University of Michigan, and two Master's degrees in music performance and music theory from Northwestern University. At both schools I tutored...See Mike's full profile

Crystal B. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Crystal B.
45/hour

Chicago, IL

Professional Flute Instructor

Crystal has been studying the flute since age 10. She has studied with Maureen Moller, Dr. Rebecca Johnson, and Mr. Scott Metlicka. In May of 2019, Crystal received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Eastern Illinois University.... See Crystal's full profile

4.9 (11)
45/hour
71 hours tutoring
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Crystal has been studying the flute since age 10. She has studied with Maureen Moller, Dr. Rebecca Johnson, and Mr. Scott Metlicka. In May of 2019, Crystal received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Eastern Illinois University....See Crystal's full profile

Susan Z. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Susan Z.
55/hour

Chicago, IL

UC PhD Candidate, Religion (Buddhism + Culture); Expert Writing Tutor

Hi! 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 course readings and key... See Susan's full profile

4.9 (79)
55/hour
209 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes
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Hi! 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 course readings and key...See Susan's full profile

Dante S. Elgin, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dante S.
50/hour

Elgin, IL

Experienced teacher Specializes in Guitar

I have been teaching for more than twenty years. I also perform as a solo artist abroad. I teach guitar, piano, ukulele, harmonica, voice lessons. I have youtube videos of me singing. I have taught people from 5 to 65 years old. I prefer... See Dante's full profile

4.8 (9)
50/hour
18 hours tutoring
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I have been teaching for more than twenty years. I also perform as a solo artist abroad. I teach guitar, piano, ukulele, harmonica, voice lessons. I have youtube videos of me singing. I have taught people from 5 to 65 years old. I prefer...See Dante's full profile

Chris L. Davenport, IA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris L.
50/hour

Davenport, IA

28 Years of Excellence in Math, English, and ACT & SAT Tutoring

Helping students achieve academic success has been a passion of mine for twenty-nine years. It is always a pleasure to help students finally understand concepts that have been eluding them. I have helped quite a few students succeed who were on... See Chris's full profile

4.9 (98)
50/hour
372 hours tutoring
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Helping students achieve academic success has been a passion of mine for twenty-nine years. It is always a pleasure to help students finally understand concepts that have been eluding them. I have helped quite a few students succeed who were on...See Chris's full profile

Mathew A. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mathew A.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Learn Music Theory from a University Music Teacher

...theory sequence to advanced post-tonal theory and post-1945 music theory. I teach music theory to music majors at Northwestern University, where we study the fundamentals of Western classical music as well as common chord progressions found in both classical... See Mathew's full profile

5.0 (6)
60/hour
8 hours tutoring
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...theory sequence to advanced post-tonal theory and post-1945 music theory. I teach music theory to music majors at Northwestern University, where we study the fundamentals of Western classical music as well as common chord progressions found in both classical...See Mathew's full profile

Laura G. Wauconda, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Laura G.
65/hour

Wauconda, IL

Experienced Tutor in Test Prep, AP English, Reading, College Admission

Is the ACT/SAT coming up and you're looking to improve your child's score for scholarships and/or financial aid? Is your son or daughter struggling in English class? Is writing essays like pulling teeth? Do they need someone to help them craft the... See Laura's full profile

5.0 (25)
65/hour
256 hours tutoring
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Is the ACT/SAT coming up and you're looking to improve your child's score for scholarships and/or financial aid? Is your son or daughter struggling in English class? Is writing essays like pulling teeth? Do they need someone to help them craft the...See Laura's full profile

Dessi N. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dessi N.
80/hour

Chicago, IL

Doctor of Musical Arts with 20+ years of Music Theory Classes

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... See Dessi's full profile

5.0 (67)
80/hour
140 hours tutoring
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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...See Dessi's full profile

Deanna V. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Deanna V.
95/hour

Chicago, IL

Music Chairperson and Adjudicator's studio is taking new students.

Hello! Music is a great way to stimulate your mind and soul. I've been teaching piano since 1979 and expanded to other instruments from there. I started my training with my mother in a full pedagogical method: performance, but also theory,... See Deanna's full profile

5.0 (218)
95/hour
326 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutes
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Hello! Music is a great way to stimulate your mind and soul. I've been teaching piano since 1979 and expanded to other instruments from there. I started my training with my mother in a full pedagogical method: performance, but also theory,...See Deanna's full profile

Rob B. Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rob B.
50/hour

Buffalo Grove, IL

Northwestern and Juilliard-Trained Musician and Teacher

In my studies at Juilliard and Northwestern, I took a combined 12 semesters of music theory coursework. This includes classes on the fundamentals of music theory as well as advanced courses in analysis, counterpoint, music cognition,... See Rob's full profile

5.0 (79)
50/hour
135 hours tutoring
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In my studies at Juilliard and Northwestern, I took a combined 12 semesters of music theory coursework. This includes classes on the fundamentals of music theory as well as advanced courses in analysis, counterpoint, music cognition,...See Rob's full profile

Nat S. Monticello, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nat S.
60/hour

Monticello, IL

Nat Music Lessons for any instrument or level

...Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, and percussion lessons. All styles of Music: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, R&B, Souls, Funk, Latin, Music Theory, Harmony, Jazz harmony for piano and guitar, chord melody, improvisation, Bass styles, drum styles, soloing. Please... See Nat's full profile

4.5 (11)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring
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...Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, and percussion lessons. All styles of Music: Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, R&B, Souls, Funk, Latin, Music Theory, Harmony, Jazz harmony for piano and guitar, chord melody, improvisation, Bass styles, drum styles, soloing. Please...See Nat's full profile

Jack P. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jack P.
60/hour

Chicago, IL

Versatile Cello Teacher

I started playing the cello when I was 13 years old and I have been playing ever since! I am originally from Louisville Kentucky and began studying the cello at the University of Louisville School of Music while I was a cello major at a performing... See Jack's full profile

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60/hour
140 hours tutoring
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I started playing the cello when I was 13 years old and I have been playing ever since! I am originally from Louisville Kentucky and began studying the cello at the University of Louisville School of Music while I was a cello major at a performing...See Jack's full profile

Chloe G. Carpentersville, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chloe G.
40/hour

Carpentersville, IL

Vocal Music Student

Currently studying Music Theory and Aural Skills at Harper under the direction of Dr. Barbara Bowker. Also continuing sight reading in my private voice lessons with Tim Filliman and in choir with Dr. Thomas Stauch. See Chloe's full profile

4.9 (35)
40/hour
52 hours tutoring
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Currently studying Music Theory and Aural Skills at Harper under the direction of Dr. Barbara Bowker. Also continuing sight reading in my private voice lessons with Tim Filliman and in choir with Dr. Thomas Stauch.See Chloe's full profile

Tom B. Island Lake, IL, available for in-person tutoring
Tom B.
35/hour

Island Lake, IL

Enjoy learning in creative exploration of music or statistics.

...1972 to 1976. I obtained my PhD in Music Education in 1990 where I taught classes on Music for Classroom Teachers, Music Theory for non-majors in music, and Freshman and Sophomore Aural Theory. I have sung with the Chicago Master Singers since... See Tom's full profile

5.0 (367)
35/hour
1,325 hours tutoring
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...1972 to 1976. I obtained my PhD in Music Education in 1990 where I taught classes on Music for Classroom Teachers, Music Theory for non-majors in music, and Freshman and Sophomore Aural Theory. I have sung with the Chicago Master Singers since...See Tom's full profile

Farobag C. Orland Park, IL, available for in-person tutoring
Farobag C.
80/hour

Orland Park, IL

Expect the Exceptional!

As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to... See Farobag's full profile

5.0 (4)
80/hour
66 hours tutoring
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As a double degree graduate of the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with decades of teaching experience ranging from secondary through the collegiate levels in math and music, tutoring need not be a measure of last resort to...See Farobag's full profile

Michael C. Dekalb, IL, available for in-person tutoring
Michael C.
45/hour

Dekalb, IL

Music Theory Professor

Experience: Michael graduated with honors after studying theory, composition, popular music and voice as an undergraduate student at Chapman University and as a graduate student at University of California, Santa Barbara. He produces studio... See Michael's full profile

4.8 (9)
45/hour
28 hours tutoring
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Experience: Michael graduated with honors after studying theory, composition, popular music and voice as an undergraduate student at Chapman University and as a graduate student at University of California, Santa Barbara. He produces studio...See Michael's full profile

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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.

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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.
Angela G.

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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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