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Jacobo V. Rochester, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacobo V.
60/hour

Rochester, NY

Conservatory Trained Jazz Drummer and Composer

5 semesters of music theory during my bachelor's degree, and two semesters of jazz composition lessons during my master's degree.

5.0 (3)
60/hour
7 hours tutoring

5 semesters of music theory during my bachelor's degree, and two semesters of jazz composition lessons during my master's degree.

Shmuel H. Flushing, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shmuel H.
70/hour

Flushing, NY

Really learn to hear and understand music!

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,...

5.0 (1)
70/hour
6 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

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,...

Elaina M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Elaina M.
75/hour

New York, NY

Advanced Music Theory

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...

5.0 (25)
75/hour
195 hours tutoring

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...

Nicole G. Lynbrook, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicole G.
120/hour

Lynbrook, NY

Excellence in Voice Teaching - NYC / Nassau County LI / Online

While at Ithaca I was required to take a variety of Music Theory courses as a part of my BM music degree, where I gained strong skills in notating and analyzing music. I also have a few years experience tutoring young children, teens, and...

5.0 (1)
120/hour
9 hours tutoring

While at Ithaca I was required to take a variety of Music Theory courses as a part of my BM music degree, where I gained strong skills in notating and analyzing music. I also have a few years experience tutoring young children, teens, and...

Jordan L. Rochester, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan L.
60/hour

Rochester, NY

Encouraging teacher, Music Theory Pro and jazz musician

I have spent my life studying music theory. My passion is jazz music, which directed me towards studying music theory. I have taken 4 courses at Eastman School of Music on classical theory. This includes everything from...

5.0 (267)
60/hour
937 hours tutoring

I have spent my life studying music theory. My passion is jazz music, which directed me towards studying music theory. I have taken 4 courses at Eastman School of Music on classical theory. This includes everything from...

Joey V. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joey V.
45/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Master of Music

I have extensive experience in music theory, leading to my Masters of Music from the prestigious New England Conservatory. I studied classical, jazz and world music theory, and have experience with west African traditional music and...

5.0 (10)
45/hour
24 hours tutoring

I have extensive experience in music theory, leading to my Masters of Music from the prestigious New England Conservatory. I studied classical, jazz and world music theory, and have experience with west African traditional music and...

Benjamin Y. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benjamin Y.
95/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Berklee College Of Music Grad for Music Lessons

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

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

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

New York, 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...

5.0 (2)
85/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutes

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...

Evan W. Jamaica, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan W.
50/hour

Jamaica, 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

Ryan H. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ryan H.
60/hour

New York, NY

BFA in Drama (Musical Theatre) with Perfect Pitch

This is a skill that musicians have when they are able to both hear a pitch and identify it without reference, or produce a note. This combined with my knowledge of music theory makes me intimately familiar with Ear Training.

5.0 (11)
60/hour
19 hours tutoring

This is a skill that musicians have when they are able to both hear a pitch and identify it without reference, or produce a note. This combined with my knowledge of music theory makes me intimately familiar with Ear Training.

Dante S A. Mount Vernon, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dante S A.
140/hour

Mount Vernon, 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...

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...

Nick M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nick M.
40/hour

New York, NY

Composer and College-Level Composition Student

I have composed for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, and full orchestra and written pieces for events such as the Walden School Young Musicians' Program. I scored a 5 on the AP Music Theory exam and am currently in my fourth...

5.0 (2)
40/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have composed for solo instruments, chamber ensembles, and full orchestra and written pieces for events such as the Walden School Young Musicians' Program. I scored a 5 on the AP Music Theory exam and am currently in my fourth...

Rob S. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rob S.
45/hour

New York, NY

Expert Instructor: Guitar, Composition, Songwriting, Music Theory

I am a professional performer, composer, arranger, studio musician and producer. As an experienced teacher of composition, arranging, orchestration, music theory and guitar for 20 years, I have developed teaching methods for improving...

5.0 (4)
45/hour
28 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

I am a professional performer, composer, arranger, studio musician and producer. As an experienced teacher of composition, arranging, orchestration, music theory and guitar for 20 years, I have developed teaching methods for improving...

Keaon B. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Keaon B.
100/hour

Brooklyn, NY

PhD Candidate in Chemistry at Columbia University

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...

5.0 (8)
100/hour
75 hours tutoring

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...

Yoon Jae L. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yoon Jae L.
100/hour

New York, NY

Highly Distinguished Teacher Helps Students Reach Full Potential

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...

5.0 (7)
100/hour
15 hours tutoring

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...

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

New York, 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...

5.0 (56)
50/hour
91 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...

David M. Rochester, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
David M.
60/hour

Rochester, NY

Music theory professor with 25 years of teaching experience

I have degrees in music theory from McGill University and the Eastman School of Music. I've been teaching theory at the college level for 25 years, and have developed lots of ways of approaching the material for students of all levels...

5.0 (6)
60/hour
23 hours tutoring

I have degrees in music theory from McGill University and the Eastman School of Music. I've been teaching theory at the college level for 25 years, and have developed lots of ways of approaching the material for students of all levels...

Eron D. Rochester, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eron D.
60/hour

Rochester, NY

Because Learning should be Accessible, Enjoyable & Empowering

I have experience in composing music in Sibelius, as well as by hand on paper. I have over a decade of musical experience and have taken college-level courses in music theory. I can sight-read, edit and evaluate compositions in order to...

4.9 (68)
60/hour
381 hours tutoring

I have experience in composing music in Sibelius, as well as by hand on paper. I have over a decade of musical experience and have taken college-level courses in music theory. I can sight-read, edit and evaluate compositions in order to...

Jack O. Huntington, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jack O.
60/hour

Huntington, NY

Teach all windwinds specializing technique and Improvisation

I have a BA in Music Composition from Berklee where we had to compose a 10 minute classical symphony performed by Boston Symphony to graduate. I teach music theory and composition. My speciality is teaching how to improvise. I use a series...

4.9 (30)
60/hour
249 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutes

I have a BA in Music Composition from Berklee where we had to compose a 10 minute classical symphony performed by Boston Symphony to graduate. I teach music theory and composition. My speciality is teaching how to improvise. I use a series...

Derek L. Astoria, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Derek L.
56/hour

Astoria, NY

Classically Trained Pianist

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.

5.0 (74)
56/hour
223 hours tutoring

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.

Andres A. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andres A.
60/hour

New York, NY

BM Oboe Performance at Manhattan School of Music

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...

5.0 (49)
60/hour
139 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

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...

Griffin B. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Griffin B.
100/hour

New York, NY

Yale Grad Music+Writing Pro: Drums/Composition/Songs/Poetry/Prod.

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 application writing; analog and digital...

5.0 (7)
100/hour
11 hours tutoring

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 application writing; analog and digital...

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

New York, 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...

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...

LAURA B. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
LAURA B.
125/hour

New York, NY

Masters of Music

I have successfully completed rigorous courses in music theory, time periods, history, and analysis. Studies included historical representation, history of marching band, history of opera, and music composition. All courses completed at the...

5.0 (320)
125/hour
1,035 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutes

I have successfully completed rigorous courses in music theory, time periods, history, and analysis. Studies included historical representation, history of marching band, history of opera, and music composition. All courses completed at the...

Judah S. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Judah S.
30/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Professional Musician, Guitar/Bass Instructor, & Geography Tutor

I have my bachelor of fine arts in Jazz and Contemporary Music and my master of arts Management & Entrepreneurship at The New School in New York City. I've worked as a guitar/bass teacher, a general music theory and a...

5.0 (7)
30/hour
15 hours tutoring

I have my bachelor of fine arts in Jazz and Contemporary Music and my master of arts Management & Entrepreneurship at The New School in New York City. I've worked as a guitar/bass teacher, a general music theory and a...

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Jens P.

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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.
Kenneth C.

16 lessons

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.
Angela G.

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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