The Best Music Theory Tutors in New York City, NY

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

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

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 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 hold a B.M. dual degree in Jazz Composition and Performance from Berklee College of Music, as well as a Master of Music Theory and Composition Degree in Scoring for Film and Multimedia from New York University. I work as a professional composer and singer for a variety of local and remote projects, ranging from...See Gigi'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

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

Hello! I am an opera singer and recent graduate from the Mannes School of Music in Manhattan with a Masters in Voice. I've 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...See Brianna'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

Teaching AP music theory for 5 yearsSee Evan'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 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 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 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

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

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

I have received a diploma in Music Theory from The Athens Conservatory (Greece) and I also did further studies in Jazz harmony and world music in Stockholm's University (Sweden). I apply music theory every day to my guitar students, many of whom I have prepared for Music Colleges.See Spiros'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

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

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'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

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

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