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Evan W. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan W.
50/hour

Near New York City, NY

Energetic and supportive music teacher

Teaching AP music theory for 5 years

5.0 (13)
50/hour
23 hours tutoring

Teaching AP music theory for 5 years

Evan B. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan B.
50/hour

Near New York City, NY

Music Theory

I have been studying jazz theory and harmony for about 10 years now. I love reharmonization, improvisation, and the freedom of expression that an understanding of music theory brings to one’s playing. Self-proclaimed theory nerd...I honestly could talk about this stuff for hours

5.0 (4)
50/hour
38 hours tutoring

I have been studying jazz theory and harmony for about 10 years now. I love reharmonization, improvisation, and the freedom of expression that an understanding of music theory brings to one’s playing. Self-proclaimed theory nerd...I honestly could talk about this stuff for hours

Karl L. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karl L.
65/hour

Near New York City, NY

Professional Arranger and Music Theory Tutor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- Honors Music Theory (Grade of A) New York University -- passed Graduate Music Theory Exam to place out of any courses

5.0 (21)
65/hour
43 hours tutoring

University of Nebraska-Lincoln -- Honors Music Theory (Grade of A) New York University -- passed Graduate Music Theory Exam to place out of any courses

Tiffany C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tiffany C.
60/hour

Near New York City, NY

Tiffany - Violin teacher and performer

My goal as a teacher is to create a safe space so that students can grow to their fullest musical potential. I have received exceptional musical education from the New England Conservatory (B.M. and M.M.) and passed my ear training and music theory classes with A's. Along with my own studies, I have worked...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring

My goal as a teacher is to create a safe space so that students can grow to their fullest musical potential. I have received exceptional musical education from the New England Conservatory (B.M. and M.M.) and passed my ear training and music theory classes with A's. Along with my own studies, I have worked...

Adam A. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam A.
50/hour

New York City, NY

An enthusiastic teacher hoping to help students to enjoy music!

I have studied college level music theory at the Eastman School of Music, one of the most renowned collegiate theory programs.

5.0 (17)
50/hour
121 hours tutoring

I have studied college level music theory at the Eastman School of Music, one of the most renowned collegiate theory programs.

Brianna D. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brianna D.
85/hour

New York City, NY

Opera Singer and Voice Instructor for All Ages

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...

5.0 (2)
85/hour
7 hours tutoring

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...

Nick L. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick L.
80/hour

New York City, NY

Music Theory Tutor | 15+ Years of Experience | Fundamentals, Jazz

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...

5.0 (8)
80/hour
69 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

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...

Edmar O. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edmar O.
25/hour

New York City, NY

Online Lessons: Pianist with 10 + years of experience

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....

5.0 (7)
25/hour
12 hours tutoring

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....

Daniel S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Daniel S.
250/hour

New York City, NY

Professional Musician with Music Degree from Northwestern

I graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Vocal Performance and Communication. I completed 3 years of music theory courses, including AP Music Theory. Since graduating, I have sung with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, and at various venues across Mainland China.

5.0 (61)
250/hour
83 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

I graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in Vocal Performance and Communication. I completed 3 years of music theory courses, including AP Music Theory. Since graduating, I have sung with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, and at various venues across Mainland China.

Viktor C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Viktor C.
80/hour

Near New York City, NY

Northwestern PhD and Adjunct Professor for Math and Science Tutoring

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...

5.0 (9)
80/hour
37 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

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...

Dante S A. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dante S A.
140/hour

Near New York City, NY

Experienced conductor, composer and pianist offers music tutoring

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...

5.0 (5)
140/hour
14 hours tutoring

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...

Patrick B. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patrick B.
35/hour

Near New York City, NY

Musician of Multiple Disciplines

My name is Patrick Bass and I want to help you! I have experience in multiple states, multiple styles, and with multiple private instructors and I can give you the best of all worlds! I can get you wherever you want to be. Do you want to be 1st chair in your band? I can help get you there! Do you want to blast our...

4.9 (167)
35/hour
334 hours tutoring

My name is Patrick Bass and I want to help you! I have experience in multiple states, multiple styles, and with multiple private instructors and I can give you the best of all worlds! I can get you wherever you want to be. Do you want to be 1st chair in your band? I can help get you there! Do you want to blast our...

Alice H. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alice H.
50/hour

New York City, NY

Music Theory Instructor

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...

5.0 (55)
50/hour
87 hours tutoring

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...

Jonathan S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan S.
80/hour

New York City, NY

Doctor of Musical Arts | GRAMMY-Winning | 25 Years Experience

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...

5.0 (35)
80/hour
99 hours tutoring

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...

Patrick R. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patrick R.
80/hour

New York City, NY

Berklee Alum Tutor for Piano, Guitar, Theory and Music Production

Patrick Rimterakul is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and audio engineer from Maryland and currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Starting piano lessons at the age of 5 has led him to perform in venues such as The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. After auditioning with "Spain" by Chick Corea and "étude Op....

5.0 (1)
80/hour
8 hours tutoring

Patrick Rimterakul is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and audio engineer from Maryland and currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Starting piano lessons at the age of 5 has led him to perform in venues such as The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. After auditioning with "Spain" by Chick Corea and "étude Op....

Benjamin Y. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benjamin Y.
95/hour

Near New York City, NY

Berklee College Of Music Grad for Music Lessons

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 Music

5.0 (34)
95/hour
145 hours tutoring

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 Music

Meyer N. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Meyer N.
70/hour

Near New York City, NY

Steinway Teacher and Education Partner teaching Classical Piano

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...

5.0 (13)
70/hour
16 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes

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...

Ashley T. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ashley T.
50/hour

New York City, NY

Violinist/Violist Skilled in Audition Prep & Music Theory

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...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
11 hours tutoring

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...

Maxim D. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maxim D.
100/hour

New York City, NY

Bachelors in Music (Music Theory & Composition)

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.

5.0 (6)
100/hour
18 hours tutoring

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.

Elizabeth D. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elizabeth D.
70/hour

Near New York City, NY

Music Theory Tutor for High School & College

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!

5.0 (1087)
70/hour
2,974 hours tutoring

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!

Lila G. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lila G.
45/hour

New York City, NY

Experienced Tutor for all High School/Basic Undergraduate Math

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...

45/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

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...

Nancy R. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nancy R.
90/hour

Near New York City, NY

Warm, supportive, highly-qualified singing teacher

Hi, I'm Nancy -- Whether you want to learn the basics of music, prepare for an audition or performance, or just want to hit those high notes in the shower, I would love to help you improve your voice. I'm a classically trained soprano with degrees from Brown University and the Manhattan School of Music. I've been...

5.0 (29)
90/hour
33 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm Nancy -- Whether you want to learn the basics of music, prepare for an audition or performance, or just want to hit those high notes in the shower, I would love to help you improve your voice. I'm a classically trained soprano with degrees from Brown University and the Manhattan School of Music. I've been...

Serge R. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Serge R.
150/hour

New York City, NY

Harvard PhD with 10+ Years of Academic Advising

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...

5.0 (50)
150/hour
249 hours tutoring

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...

Emiel D. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Emiel D.
70/hour

New York City, NY

Award-Winning Music Educator & Acclaimed Performer (Master of Music)

As an award-winning music educator and performer, I bring unparalleled expertise to private music lessons. I hold degrees from Eastman and Berklee and have received prestigious honors, such as the Outstanding Trumpet Soloist award (elected by Wynton Marsalis) and the Raymond and Maxine Schirmer Prize in Jazz Performance....

5.0 (5)
70/hour
47 hours tutoring

As an award-winning music educator and performer, I bring unparalleled expertise to private music lessons. I hold degrees from Eastman and Berklee and have received prestigious honors, such as the Outstanding Trumpet Soloist award (elected by Wynton Marsalis) and the Raymond and Maxine Schirmer Prize in Jazz Performance....

James M. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
James M.
80/hour

New York City, NY

Inquisitive PhD student of Math and Music at CUNY Graduate Center

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...

4.8 (211)
80/hour
892 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

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...

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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.
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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.
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39 lessons

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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