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Received B.M. in Music Education and Composition from Tokyo Gakugei University in Tokyo, Japan Received M. M in Music Composition from San Francisco Conservatory of Music Teaching at San Francisco Conservatory of Music Preparatory Division since 2008
Received B.M. in Music Education and Composition from Tokyo Gakugei University in Tokyo, Japan Received M. M in Music Composition from San Francisco Conservatory of Music Teaching at San Francisco Conservatory of Music Preparatory Division since 2008

Near San Francisco, CA
Later I took a course in Kodaly music training for teaching children music. I play piano and sing and have many years of sight singing experience. I'm offering here training in fundamentals of reading music and ear training.
Later I took a course in Kodaly music training for teaching children music. I play piano and sing and have many years of sight singing experience. I'm offering here training in fundamentals of reading music and ear training.

Near San Francisco, CA
Ear training is a skill basic not only to performance of any sort, but to listening to and understanding music. It is a necessary basis for music theory. I have a wide variety of techniques, games, and exercises you can do yourself, to sharpen your listening skills. I bring years of experience in choral singing...
Ear training is a skill basic not only to performance of any sort, but to listening to and understanding music. It is a necessary basis for music theory. I have a wide variety of techniques, games, and exercises you can do yourself, to sharpen your listening skills. I bring years of experience in choral singing...

During my time studying there, I was recommended by my professor to join the selective honors ear training program. I was one of the few students in the honors ear training program who did not have perfect pitch. I believe music is...
During my time studying there, I was recommended by my professor to join the selective honors ear training program. I was one of the few students in the honors ear training program who did not have perfect pitch. I believe music is...

Beth S. combines her extensive conservatory education in music theory and ear training with practical application to help her students. As a dedicated educator, she also teaches and tutors ear training online through AP Music Theory...
Beth S. combines her extensive conservatory education in music theory and ear training with practical application to help her students. As a dedicated educator, she also teaches and tutors ear training online through AP Music Theory...
We went over ear training basics e.g. intervals and the basic chords. You really can tell that she's an experienced teacher from the way she talks about the subjects of ear training and music overall, as well as tailoring her teac... - Bryce, 3 lessons with Dr. Beth

Both of these courses of study include intensive training of the ear. I also studied with the legendary Charlie Banacos and achieved recognition of 11 simultaneous notes in his personal ear training elements.
Both of these courses of study include intensive training of the ear. I also studied with the legendary Charlie Banacos and achieved recognition of 11 simultaneous notes in his personal ear training elements.

As a teaching assistant at Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music, I tutored associate's and bachelors degree students in ear training of all levels. In one-on-one sessions, I taught students how to improve relative pitch by...
As a teaching assistant at Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music, I tutored associate's and bachelors degree students in ear training of all levels. In one-on-one sessions, I taught students how to improve relative pitch by...
Kevin has a full understanding of guitar. I am a fairly accomplished guitarist who has played for over fifty years and Kevin is helping me understand the theory behind the notes. Highly recommended. - Kevin, 4 lessons with Kevin

One of my best subjects in school was ear training. In fact, I missed so few ear training exercises on tests in college that my professor made a point of telling me how impressed he was with my skills. My ear training strength...
One of my best subjects in school was ear training. In fact, I missed so few ear training exercises on tests in college that my professor made a point of telling me how impressed he was with my skills. My ear training strength...
Jonathan is an amazing coach and very well educated! He is so passionate about his work and will be even more passionate about your voice along with what works and doesn’t work for you! He is so kind and easy to chat much like an ... - Celia, 4 lessons with Jonathan

I have Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music, and have taught Music Theory and Sight Singing in the classroom since 2008. A significant component to formal Music Theory curriculum is Aural Development and Sight Singing. I have taught Sight...
I have Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music, and have taught Music Theory and Sight Singing in the classroom since 2008. A significant component to formal Music Theory curriculum is Aural Development and Sight Singing. I have taught Sight...

I have a Master of Music in Composition from the University of South Carolina, and I have been tutoring students in music theory and aural skills for over 5 years. My studio currently consists of over 20 students. Additionally, I have worked as a...
I have a Master of Music in Composition from the University of South Carolina, and I have been tutoring students in music theory and aural skills for over 5 years. My studio currently consists of over 20 students. Additionally, I have worked as a...

I have taught Ear Training for over 10 years. Hearing and identifying pitches is not always as easy as it seems. It requires a good ear and good relative pitch. While perfect pitch is rare, almost anyone can be taught to improve their...
I have taught Ear Training for over 10 years. Hearing and identifying pitches is not always as easy as it seems. It requires a good ear and good relative pitch. While perfect pitch is rare, almost anyone can be taught to improve their...
Ear training - We focused on Solfege today. We did a few Solfege exercises to make sure that I was comfortable with identifying the key signature and identifying intervals. We worked in the keys of F major and C major. Rashida gav... - Neil, 13 lessons with Rashida

Marc W serves as Professor of Music Theory/Composition and Percussion. He has 30 years experience teaching all levels of Ear Training from beginning to advanced. He is also certified by the College Board as a grader and coach for the...
Marc W serves as Professor of Music Theory/Composition and Percussion. He has 30 years experience teaching all levels of Ear Training from beginning to advanced. He is also certified by the College Board as a grader and coach for the...
With help of 12 lessons from Marc, My son scored 98/100 in the California Merit of Certificate theory exam and Scored 5 in AP music theory exam. My friends' son also took lessons from Marc, and he scored 5 in his AP music theory e... - Amy, 12 lessons with Marc

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Ear-training. We will use specific techniques and books and I will help you to improve your Ear Training Skills significantly!
As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Ear-training. We will use specific techniques and books and I will help you to improve your Ear Training Skills significantly!
Jon is Fantastic, knowledgeable, and patient. He has a Great process. He is very Encouraging. In two lessons I have learned so much! Ear training which was so mysterious to me is beginning to make sense. - PETER, 496 lessons with John

I have 4 semesters of experience tutoring my peers in Berklee's Ear Training curriculum. This includes everything from beginner-to-chromatic solfege, chord quality identification, learning music by ear, transcribing improvised jazz...
I have 4 semesters of experience tutoring my peers in Berklee's Ear Training curriculum. This includes everything from beginner-to-chromatic solfege, chord quality identification, learning music by ear, transcribing improvised jazz...
I have had 4 lessons with Joseph on an introduction to Logic Pro. He has a wonderful personality, expert knowledge, and impressive teaching skills. I ABSOLUTELY recommend him for any training! He is excited about what he does and ... - Christine, 4 lessons with Joseph

I started out some 40 years ago using just my ear as my guide. I excelled in the creation of music, song writing, arranging and production, then later on I got involved completely with reading, composing, transposing, transcribing, and sight...
I started out some 40 years ago using just my ear as my guide. I excelled in the creation of music, song writing, arranging and production, then later on I got involved completely with reading, composing, transposing, transcribing, and sight...
Desiree is a true coach. She is a careful listener and knows how to tailor a lesson particularly suited for student. I have restarted playing trumpet and she listened to my goals and made a lesson plan to help me increase my stren... - Ray, 6 lessons with Desiree

.), Music Education Centers of America (South Elgin, IL.), and the Merit School of Music (Chicago, IL.) where I have taught private piano lessons, music theory/ear training, and composition. I hold a BM in Piano Performance from...
.), Music Education Centers of America (South Elgin, IL.), and the Merit School of Music (Chicago, IL.) where I have taught private piano lessons, music theory/ear training, and composition. I hold a BM in Piano Performance from...
This was my first lesson and I’m already blown away at how knowledgeable Kyle is. I’m really looking forward to learning from him for awhile. - Joe, 5 lessons with Kyle

Tutoring methods involve diads and triads, simple chords, simple inversions, and jazz chord recognition. A big part of ear training is writing and playing music. Creating music is strongly encouraged!
Tutoring methods involve diads and triads, simple chords, simple inversions, and jazz chord recognition. A big part of ear training is writing and playing music. Creating music is strongly encouraged!

I earned the top awards in counterpoint, harmony, and solfege at the European American Musical Alliance. In high school, I co-taught my school’s AP Music Theory course, focusing particularly on ear training, and helped raise the class...
I earned the top awards in counterpoint, harmony, and solfege at the European American Musical Alliance. In high school, I co-taught my school’s AP Music Theory course, focusing particularly on ear training, and helped raise the class...
Leigha A. has helped my son tremendously in all areas of standardized testing (math science, grammar). She is clear and thorough on content areas, clever with strategy, and most important has gotten to know him as a person so she ... - KAREN, 17 lessons with Leigha

I have a PhD, MA, and BA in music theory (Eastman School of Music) and have taught hundreds of students ear training, sight-singing, dictation, aural skills, and the ability to put melodies on scale degrees, hear harmonies, and hear musical...
I have a PhD, MA, and BA in music theory (Eastman School of Music) and have taught hundreds of students ear training, sight-singing, dictation, aural skills, and the ability to put melodies on scale degrees, hear harmonies, and hear musical...
Ethan is one of the best tutors I have had throughout all of my education. He is extremely patient, knowledgeable, and a true example of what every educator should be like. He went through and helped me with all the concepts I did... - Scott

For over 20 years, I have trained extensively in music theory, aural skills, and ear training. As an educator, I have developed many effective strategies and materials for helping students improve their ear training and sight-singing...
For over 20 years, I have trained extensively in music theory, aural skills, and ear training. As an educator, I have developed many effective strategies and materials for helping students improve their ear training and sight-singing...
I’ve enjoyed working with Erica on music theory, which I’ve struggled with in the past. Erica has found a way to present the material in a fun way and adds teaching tools that have helped me understand the material better. I’ve en... - Allison, 6 lessons with Erica

...The Mannes School of Music, including Harmony & Counterpoint, Music History (I-IV), Analysis (including Schenkerian), Ear Training, Score Study, and more. ...
...The Mannes School of Music, including Harmony & Counterpoint, Music History (I-IV), Analysis (including Schenkerian), Ear Training, Score Study, and more. ...

...degree means intensive study of ear training. Ear training is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching ear training. ...
...degree means intensive study of ear training. Ear training is a required part of the curriculum at the Calderone School of Music where I have taught for almost 5 years. Therefore I am very capable of teaching ear training. ...

With over 20 years of experience as a performer and educator, I specialize in ear training, helping students develop their ability to identify pitches, intervals, chords, and rhythms. My lessons focus on practical application, using...
With over 20 years of experience as a performer and educator, I specialize in ear training, helping students develop their ability to identify pitches, intervals, chords, and rhythms. My lessons focus on practical application, using...

My highly competitive education at Berklee College of Music, trained and prepared me to transcribe tonal, modal and chromatic music. With me, you can learn to sight-read, identify intervals, recognize harmony, break down complex rhythmic...
My highly competitive education at Berklee College of Music, trained and prepared me to transcribe tonal, modal and chromatic music. With me, you can learn to sight-read, identify intervals, recognize harmony, break down complex rhythmic...
Working with Michael has been absolutely amazing. He has a great energy that makes learning with him fun and stress free. I would highly recommend working with Michael for your music needs because he is very helpful and take the t... - Jordan, 43 lessons with Michael

I graduated with a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College, with a focus on jazz improvisation. Ear training is fundamental to this pursuit. I have studied jazz for more than 7 years and have focused on identifying chord qualities, intervals,...
I graduated with a B.A. in Music from Skidmore College, with a focus on jazz improvisation. Ear training is fundamental to this pursuit. I have studied jazz for more than 7 years and have focused on identifying chord qualities, intervals,...
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