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New York City, NY
Want to sharpen your ears? I have a thorough background in ear training and can help you think more fluently in sound. Academic ear training at Yale and countless hours of on-stage ‘schooling’ inform my daily work as a composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer—and yes, as a drummer, too!...
Want to sharpen your ears? I have a thorough background in ear training and can help you think more fluently in sound. Academic ear training at Yale and countless hours of on-stage ‘schooling’ inform my daily work as a composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer—and yes, as a drummer, too!...

New York City, NY
Critically listening is a fundamental skill to leveling up musicianship, fluency on any instrument, and even being able to write and produce your own music so I'm very passionate to teach ear training to anyone who's looking to learn at any level.
Critically listening is a fundamental skill to leveling up musicianship, fluency on any instrument, and even being able to write and produce your own music so I'm very passionate to teach ear training to anyone who's looking to learn at any level.

Near New York City, NY
I have been teaching ear training and sight singing for 10 years, privately and in classes of 6-30 students, and designed curriculum for a community music school. I have taught ages 8-adults, including the ear training and sight singing for the AP Music Theory exam (all of my students received 5s).
I have been teaching ear training and sight singing for 10 years, privately and in classes of 6-30 students, and designed curriculum for a community music school. I have taught ages 8-adults, including the ear training and sight singing for the AP Music Theory exam (all of my students received 5s).

Near New York City, NY
As part of my Bachelor's degree in Music Theory, I completed 2 years of Aural Skills. My Ear Training focused on: interval and chord identification; melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; instrument identification; sight-singing. I excelled in my classes and possess the tools and music theoretical...
As part of my Bachelor's degree in Music Theory, I completed 2 years of Aural Skills. My Ear Training focused on: interval and chord identification; melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation; instrument identification; sight-singing. I excelled in my classes and possess the tools and music theoretical...

Near New York City, NY
For over 15 years I've been providing vocal coaching and piano lessons to many wonderful students age 5 and above, while being a live stage performer myself. Nothing beats the real-life experience!
For over 15 years I've been providing vocal coaching and piano lessons to many wonderful students age 5 and above, while being a live stage performer myself. Nothing beats the real-life experience!

Near New York City, NY
I underwent extensive ear training as part of my education and earning both a bachelors and masters in music. As a teacher, I believe that relating the notes on the page to what you hear is one of the most essential skills a student needs.
I underwent extensive ear training as part of my education and earning both a bachelors and masters in music. As a teacher, I believe that relating the notes on the page to what you hear is one of the most essential skills a student needs.

New York City, NY
As a conductor of various ensembles theory has become a strength of mine to sight read and make accurate and efficient decisions. I have lead specialty theory courses for musicians and non-musicians as well as ear training and composition.
As a conductor of various ensembles theory has become a strength of mine to sight read and make accurate and efficient decisions. I have lead specialty theory courses for musicians and non-musicians as well as ear training and composition.

New York City, NY
I have studied at UCLA, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and Manhattan School of Music in New York, where I earned MM in piano performance. I have taught piano, ear training and music theory privately and at several schools. I have taught all ages, from pre-K to adult.
I have studied at UCLA, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and Manhattan School of Music in New York, where I earned MM in piano performance. I have taught piano, ear training and music theory privately and at several schools. I have taught all ages, from pre-K to adult.

Near New York City, NY
Teaching all levels and all styles of drumming since 1996. I received my advanced performance certificate from the Drummer's Collective, New York City, in 2000 in addition to years of private lessons since the early 80's. I can learn any song by ear. i can also teach students how to
Teaching all levels and all styles of drumming since 1996. I received my advanced performance certificate from the Drummer's Collective, New York City, in 2000 in addition to years of private lessons since the early 80's. I can learn any song by ear. i can also teach students how to

New York City, NY
I have taken four semesters of classical aural theory with multiple instructors as well as three semesters of jazz aural theory with Professor Dariusz Terefenko at the Eastman School of Music. I have also taken an intensive one semester aural theory class by maestro George Garzonne at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute...
I have taken four semesters of classical aural theory with multiple instructors as well as three semesters of jazz aural theory with Professor Dariusz Terefenko at the Eastman School of Music. I have also taken an intensive one semester aural theory class by maestro George Garzonne at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute...

Near New York City, NY
Ear Training is hugely important for your skills as a musician. If you're looking to improve and hone your ability to hear and notate rhythms and pitches, for writing your own songs, for greater skills in a rehearsal, or as reinforcement for a college ear training class, I can help you! We will work...
Ear Training is hugely important for your skills as a musician. If you're looking to improve and hone your ability to hear and notate rhythms and pitches, for writing your own songs, for greater skills in a rehearsal, or as reinforcement for a college ear training class, I can help you! We will work...

New York City, NY
A professional singer-songwriter and private vocal coach to children and adults, I teach students ear training techniques that include: singing intervals, singing major (and minor) scales; singing and harmonizing using solfege and/or number system, singing repertoire songs in different keys and using chords...
A professional singer-songwriter and private vocal coach to children and adults, I teach students ear training techniques that include: singing intervals, singing major (and minor) scales; singing and harmonizing using solfege and/or number system, singing repertoire songs in different keys and using chords...

New York City, NY
The process of composing, performing and even understanding music is hugely influenced by how much time we have spent listening to and analyzing what we hear. Over the course of the 2 decades and 30,000+ hours, I've acquired relative perfect pitch, and the ability to identify notes, intervals, chords and virtually all...
The process of composing, performing and even understanding music is hugely influenced by how much time we have spent listening to and analyzing what we hear. Over the course of the 2 decades and 30,000+ hours, I've acquired relative perfect pitch, and the ability to identify notes, intervals, chords and virtually all...
I just started learning how to play trumpet. And, I tried to self-learn a bit from 'how-to' videos on youtube but I always felt like I was doing something wrong. For starter, my trumpet pistons were not installed in the correct po... - Samuel, 9 lessons with Jonathan

Near New York City, NY
I taught Ear Training at Juilliard Pre-College, at Queens College, and privately.
I taught Ear Training at Juilliard Pre-College, at Queens College, and privately.

Near New York City, NY
I am a Professional Freelance Jazz Trumpet Player. I lived in New Orleans for 7 years where I led my own band, as well as worked in other bands around the city. I played upwards of 350 gigs per year and had the fortunate of leading my band at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the French Quarter Festival. I...
I am a Professional Freelance Jazz Trumpet Player. I lived in New Orleans for 7 years where I led my own band, as well as worked in other bands around the city. I played upwards of 350 gigs per year and had the fortunate of leading my band at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the French Quarter Festival. I...
From the moment Alex began working with our 13 year old son, we recognized how fortunate we are to have found him. Alex is a wonderfully kind, patient and knowledgeable instructor who has developed a great rapport with our son, me... - Raina, 8 lessons with Alex

Near New York City, NY
I have over six years of dedicated training in the area of ear training, doing daily regiment of exercises and developing my own exercises along the way. I have played and performed piano/keyboard for over 14 years, and five plus years teaching music privately, among those two years specifically focused on...
I have over six years of dedicated training in the area of ear training, doing daily regiment of exercises and developing my own exercises along the way. I have played and performed piano/keyboard for over 14 years, and five plus years teaching music privately, among those two years specifically focused on...

New York City, NY
I had all A's throughout my ear training studies at Juilliard, even testing out of the freshmen class due to my exceptional performance in the entrance exam. I have perfect pitch, but have helped many of my private students without perfect pitch to hear intervals, chords, and function without having one. My...
I had all A's throughout my ear training studies at Juilliard, even testing out of the freshmen class due to my exceptional performance in the entrance exam. I have perfect pitch, but have helped many of my private students without perfect pitch to hear intervals, chords, and function without having one. My...

New York City, NY
As a graduate of the Mannes School of Music, I have an excellent background to teach and tutor all levels of ear training from basic rhythms harmonies to advanced atonal dictation. Students will receive on 1-on-1 instruction in dictation, sight-singing, solfege and development of relative pitch. I possess...
As a graduate of the Mannes School of Music, I have an excellent background to teach and tutor all levels of ear training from basic rhythms harmonies to advanced atonal dictation. Students will receive on 1-on-1 instruction in dictation, sight-singing, solfege and development of relative pitch. I possess...

New York City, NY
I have taken 4 semesters of solfege while studying at Carnegie Mellon University which included intensive ear training, sightreading, and dictation capabilities.
I have taken 4 semesters of solfege while studying at Carnegie Mellon University which included intensive ear training, sightreading, and dictation capabilities.

Near New York City, NY
I graduated with a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College, with a focus on jazz improvisation. Ear training is fundamental to this pursuit. I have studied jazz for more than 7 years and have focused on identifying chord qualities, intervals, melodies, chord tones, scales, rhythms, and more. I guide students to hear...
I graduated with a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College, with a focus on jazz improvisation. Ear training is fundamental to this pursuit. I have studied jazz for more than 7 years and have focused on identifying chord qualities, intervals, melodies, chord tones, scales, rhythms, and more. I guide students to hear...

New York City, NY
I have taken a complete aural skills sequence at the Crane School of Music. This sequence includes sight singing, interval training, chord recognition, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic dictation. I performed exceptionally.
I have taken a complete aural skills sequence at the Crane School of Music. This sequence includes sight singing, interval training, chord recognition, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic dictation. I performed exceptionally.
James is a wonderful tutor. I am enrolled in an online calculus class and James has been very helpful. We meet every week for hours and he goes over all the material, explaining each concept and breaking it down into simpler terms... - Elizabeth, 7 lessons with James

Near New York City, NY
As a Professional Classical Composer, I've had to greatly develop my ear over the years and I welcome the opportunity to help others to do the same. I've received training from New England Conservatory and University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.
As a Professional Classical Composer, I've had to greatly develop my ear over the years and I welcome the opportunity to help others to do the same. I've received training from New England Conservatory and University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.

New York City, NY
...Scoring for Film and Multimedia from New York University. I worked as a music tutor at Berklee College of Music Learning Center for subjects such as harmony, ear training, arranging and counterpoint. Working individually with students, who are having trouble with their core music subjects. Helping them advance in these subjects...
...Scoring for Film and Multimedia from New York University. I worked as a music tutor at Berklee College of Music Learning Center for subjects such as harmony, ear training, arranging and counterpoint. Working individually with students, who are having trouble with their core music subjects. Helping them advance in these subjects...
If you are looking to have have a complete comprehension of music, GiGi is the instructor for you. Highly trained and talented. 5 stars!!! It was obvious from the first lesson that GiGi fully understands music. I wanted an advanc... - Neil, 50 lessons with Gigi

Near New York City, NY
In school, I have completed four class levels of varying difficulty in Aural skills and have performed very well in each. I have a very good relative pitch which has allowed me to help other students in sight-reading and other specific Aural skills work.
In school, I have completed four class levels of varying difficulty in Aural skills and have performed very well in each. I have a very good relative pitch which has allowed me to help other students in sight-reading and other specific Aural skills work.
Preparation for musical theater auditions. He works well with my child and has been very flexible with the summer schedule. My child enjoys working with him and looks forward to their lessons. - Candy, 50 lessons with Alec

Near New York City, NY
As a holder of both a BFA and MM in music, I have had plenty of ear training experience and have learned and developed methods for teaching it.
As a holder of both a BFA and MM in music, I have had plenty of ear training experience and have learned and developed methods for teaching it.
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