The Best Music Theory Tutors in New York City, NY

Since I began studying piano at the age of 13, I was studying music theory. It is a subject that I not only find inserting and enjoy learning, but is also useful and practical. I have a more than 10 years of experience teaching music theory and also tutored others in music theory during university....See Edmar's full profile

My first experience with music theory was in high school, where I excelled in AP music theory. I did not take the AP test since my conservatory would not have taken the credit, but I would have received a perfect score. After taking my required music theory classes at Mannes School of Music, which...See Meyer's full profile

I am a multifaceted musician with busy career as a conductor, arranger, pianist, and teaching artist. I call myself an “artrepreneur.” I founded my own orchestra called Ensemble 212 in New York and we have received critical acclaim for our innovative programming of works by living composers, exciting interpretations...See Yoon Jae's full profile

I have a PhD degree in theoretical chemistry from Northwestern University, where I did lots of programming and modeling for my study. I have been teaching both college and middle/high school students for many years. My GPA for undergrad = 3.7/4.0 (magna cum laude), grad = 3.93/4.0. Currently, I am tutoring 10+ high...See Viktor's full profile

I teach all levels from beginner to advanced, and all styles (rock, jazz, blues, folk, funk, metal, shred, pop, R&B, classical, etc.). I am a professional performer, composer, arranger, studio musician and producer. As an experienced teacher of composition, arranging, orchestration, music theory and guitar for...See Rob's full profile

As an experienced music director and international performer, I offer in-depth tutoring in both fundamental and advanced music theory topics, including counterpoint, figured bass, Roman numeral analysis, and jazz harmony. My background spans classical and contemporary styles, and I specialize in helping students...See Nick's full profile

Practicing music composition for ~12 years, having worked with multiple accomplished composers. Written works for small and medium-sized ensembles. Experience with both conventional composition and modern/digital styles.See Conal's full profile

Elia F. is available for in-home, in-studio, and online lessons worldwide! Elia has been playing clarinet for over 15 years and teaching music since 2015. She enjoys working with students of all ages and experience levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Although trained in standard teaching methods, Elia...See Elia's full profile

I have a doctorate in music, have been Associate Dean of a community music conservatory (I designed the theory and ear training curriculum) and have many years of experience teaching and tutoring music theory. Those years include teaching and tutoring AP Music Theory, all of my students have received 5s...See Amanda's full profile

Singing is one of the most liberating and evocative methods of communication a person can experience. I have been teaching vocalization for the past forty years. I have a Masters in Music Education and a minor in English Studies. When tutoring vocals studies, I create engaging and comprehensive teaching lessons. The...See Ellen's full profile

I graduated from the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and was selected to participate in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program for young composers at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. I am proficient in music theory and music performance. See Keaon's full profile

I have 25+ years experience teaching music theory from beginner concepts to advanced harmony and counterpoint. In addition to helping high school students prepare for the AP music theory exam, I have students of all ages who have received top marks in the RCM Levels 8-10 music theory examinations. I...See Alice's full profile

I've applied this knowledge in my work as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and studio musician based out of New York City for over 15 years, and as an educator for the past 10. Not only did I excel in multiple music theory specific courses during my 9 years of higher education, I have been able to apply that...See Jonathan's full profile

Sanderling (masterclasses), M.Rosa Oubiña de Castro (piano), G.Gandini (composition). I teach from 1977: Music (High School), Piano, Viola, Harmony, Analysis, Music Theory, Music History, Opera Repertoire, Lied Accompanying, Orchestra Score Reading (one-to-one), Chamber Music, Violin for beginners, Choral...See Dante S's full profile

I've been playing piano for 17 years. I have also taken the Certificate of Merit exams in California, completing grades 1-10 and advanced I and II. I have also studied music theory and history during those times.See Derek's full profile

As an undergraduate, I had a double major of math and music. I have published a book about music which is an easy step by step way to learn music theory in an informal but educational manner. It is also published in Spanish. I have taught music theory and history from the high school to the graduate...See Barry's full profile

Over the last two years, I have been holding music lessons online to help beginners get into music in a fun way that is catered to their learning styles. In my lessons, I like to blend my love for music history and theory with contemporary real-world industry secrets I've learned through my career....See Alec's full profile

I have graduated New York University with a Degree in Music Theory & Composition. I have been composing for over 10 years and have won various competitions for my work. See Maxim's full profile

He is also the bassist for Jade Collective, an folk jazz fusion. Upright Bass Lessons, Electric Bass Lessons, Beginner Piano, Beginner Guitar, Jazz Improvisation Lessons, Composition Lessons, Music Theory, Music History, Jazz History, Ear Training, General MusicSee Benjamin's full profile

Hey! My name is Lila Gupta (she/they), and I'm a student at NYU for Mathematics and a previous student at Stony Brook University. I have been an accelerated mathematics student my entire life, taking advanced graduate-level mathematics courses while still in high school. For the entirety of high school, I was a tutor...See Lila's full profile

I don't like the term music theory very much. Music is all about the practical! So let's call it understanding how music works, and what makes music sound good. Learn all about scales, intervals, chords, harmonic progression, rhythm, reading music, all in a clear, intuitive, and practical manner that...See Shmuel's full profile

She is a graduate of Rutgers University in viola performance and New York University in Performing Arts Administration. Ashley has taught for 9 years, coaching weekly violin, viola, and music theory lessons for elementary, middle school, and high school students through programs such as Bach to Rock, Music and...See Ashley's full profile

I love to play and teach guitar! 35+ years playing. (See Video!) I get tremendous satisfaction from teaching students and in sharing my knowledge. My specialty is in educating students the theory behind creating songs and in constructing musical notes into chords of various genre from scratch. I have a personal...See Albert's full profile

Hello! I'm Serge. I'm a Harvard/Cornell-trained tutor with over 10 years of experience in academic advising, college admissions, test counseling, and subject coaching. After graduating from Cornell, pre-med with a degree in Developmental Psychology, I went on to Harvard to pursue a master's and, later, a Ph.D. in...See Serge's full profile

I have been teaching piano & keyboard for the last fifteen years. My approach to reading music involves hand positions encompassing specific key signatures. I supplement my students with scales and music theory assignments, along with technical exercises. I allow each student to progress at their own pace and...See Keith's full profile