The Best Music Theory Tutors in New York City, NY

I studied western music theory as a requirement in college. I compose and improvise in various musical settings, which requires an extensive knowledge of theory. I've taught music theory in private lesson setting. See Masaru'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'm an experienced test prep tutor with a passion for helping my students reach the highest level of their potential. My past students have attended some of the country's most prestigious colleges and universities, including Princeton, Columbia, the University of Chicago, Brown, NYU, and Northwestern, and have held...See Ben'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

I have studied college level music theory at the Eastman School of Music, one of the most renowned collegiate theory programs.See Adam's full profile

Hello! I am an opera singer and master's student at the Mannes School of Music in Manhattan I've recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Vocal Performance. I have been formally trained in Classical singing since 10-years-old. I have been in five operas at Carnegie Mellon University - La finta...See Brianna's full profile

I have 20+ years of production experience, running studios in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Tutoring will be one-on-one online, working in Logic Pro together. Topics will include: songwriting, music theory, analog synthesis, production and arrangement, sampling, sound design.See Harris'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

Trained in theory for 15+ years. Studied and applied classical theory on collegiate and professional level through membership in classical choir and ensemble and through vocal & piano training. 10+ years of jazz harmony (theory) study through the prestigious Jazz Mobile of New York and Summa Cum Laude degree in Jazz...See Elaina's full profile

I have a Bachelor's degree in jazz performance and a Maser's degree in Classical Composition, so I have a thorough understanding of both classical and contemporary music theory and its application.See Jay's full profile

I have a degree in Studio Composition from the renowned Purchase Conservatory of Music, spanning Music History, Theory, and Performance.See Brandon'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 am a professional musician and a PhD composer with 30 years' experience, and I use music theory skills every day. I have taught music theory at Rutgers University, Hunter College and Penn State University. I have had many, many students and clients over the years thank me for my patience and good...See David's full profile

I’ve studied with Nobel Laureates and Guggenheim Fellows and shared stages with Pulitzer Prize-winning musicians. I’d be thrilled to work with you on drums, composition, songwriting, piano/keyboards, music production, electronic music, music theory; poetry, fiction, non-fiction, academic, and...See Griffin's full profile

I've used a practical working knowledge of music theory to my benefit for my entire musical life. As an improvising musician, a deep knowledge of theory is necessary, and as a composer an attitude of active exploration is essential. Through teaching saxophone lessons for 7 years, I've developed ways of...See Matt'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

Teaching AP music theory for 5 yearsSee Evan'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 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 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

I tutor high school and undergraduate college level music theory students. I took several years of music theory classes during my undergraduate and graduate level music studies. If you have general or specific questions about concepts, I can probably help you! See Elizabeth's full profile

I studied music composition at Sarah Lawrence College, working with composers like Pat Muchmore who studied with Academy Award winning composer John Corigliano, Chet Biscardi, and Marty Goldray, the organist for Phillip Glass. Music Theory is tantamount to creating any sort of piece, and I use it daily. I have...See Lily's full profile

I am a recent graduate of The Crane School of Music, where I studied Music Business and concentrated on Double Bass. Thus, I have taken a sequence of four courses in each of Aural Skills/Sight Singing and Music Theory. I have a substantial composition portfolio and I received a perfect score on both the...See James'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

Andrés Ayola is a first-generation Colombian-American oboist based in New York City. His versatile playing takes him from large concert halls to broadway cabarets. He’s performed with the Latin American Chamber Players, and was featured with the Jackson Heights Orchestra and Reflections in Music. Away from the city,...See Andres's full profile