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Dr. Beth S. Newnan, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Beth S.
99/hour

Expert in Music Theory

I wrote AP Music Theory Curriculum for State of California. I teach online AP Music Theory for an online school. read more

99/hour
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1,697 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 2,419 hours
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I wrote AP Music Theory Curriculum for State of California. I teach online AP Music Theory for an online school. read more

Jimmy C. New Haven, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jimmy C.
75/hour

Berklee College of Music songwriter specializing in pop, jazz

Students walk away with the ability to write lyrics in the form of verse-refrain and verse-chorus-bridge. In music composition, students will learn music theory and be familiar with popular chords progression. Students will expand their... read more

75/hour
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17 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 292 hours
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Students walk away with the ability to write lyrics in the form of verse-refrain and verse-chorus-bridge. In music composition, students will learn music theory and be familiar with popular chords progression. Students will expand their... read more

Marc W. Marion, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Marc W.
100/hour

Highly Effective Music Theory, AP Music Theory and Marimba Tutor

I am a music professor with 30 years experience teaching collegiate music theory, AP music theory, and marimba. I have a PhD in Music Theory and an MFA in Percussion Performance. I enjoy mentoring students to help them achieve... read more

100/hour
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350 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 439 hours
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I am a music professor with 30 years experience teaching collegiate music theory, AP music theory, and marimba. I have a PhD in Music Theory and an MFA in Percussion Performance. I enjoy mentoring students to help them achieve... read more

John M. Austin, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
John M.
55/hour

Eastman School of Music/NYU - Music Theory and Composition Teacher

Patient and insightful music theory and composition tutor with years of experience working with children and adults alike. After graduating from Eastman School of Music with a Bachelors in Music Theory, I moved to New York City to... read more

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278 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 370 hours
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Patient and insightful music theory and composition tutor with years of experience working with children and adults alike. After graduating from Eastman School of Music with a Bachelors in Music Theory, I moved to New York City to... read more

Aaron S. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron S.
55/hour

Film and Concert Composition, Music Production, Theory, Spanish.

15 years of music theory training: 6 year Piano Performance degree from the Professional Conservatory of Music (Spain), 3 year double major bachelor's degree from Nazareth College, and 2 year Film Scoring Master's from the Eastman... read more

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1 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 180 hours
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15 years of music theory training: 6 year Piano Performance degree from the Professional Conservatory of Music (Spain), 3 year double major bachelor's degree from Nazareth College, and 2 year Film Scoring Master's from the Eastman... read more

John M. Middlebury, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
John M.
60/hour

Professional musician, educator, computer application tutor

...building skills. I love to see the light bulbs go off for my learners. I have extensive knowledge in music technology, music theory, music production and have taught all of these in classroom and one-on-one settings. I also have expert knowledge in... read more

60/hour
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22 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 1,032 hours
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...building skills. I love to see the light bulbs go off for my learners. I have extensive knowledge in music technology, music theory, music production and have taught all of these in classroom and one-on-one settings. I also have expert knowledge in... read more

Irwin H. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Irwin H.
40/hour

Piano and Flute Teacher

I have taken College level Music Theory classes at UCLA from 2014 to 2017. I have also been studying music theory since 2003 with my piano teacher. read more

40/hour
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1 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 696 hours
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I have taken College level Music Theory classes at UCLA from 2014 to 2017. I have also been studying music theory since 2003 with my piano teacher. read more

Ava G. Peekskill, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ava G.
40/hour

Music student

I have completed four semesters of music theory with an A in the course at a collegiate level read more

40/hour
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14 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 469 hours
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I have completed four semesters of music theory with an A in the course at a collegiate level read more

Erica F. Winston Salem, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Erica F.
120/hour

College Music Professor with 12 years of Teaching Experience

I hold a Ph.D. in Music and currently teach at a top public university. I am eager to work with music theory students of all ages and levels of experience. I strive to help my students understand the building blocks of music and apply... read more

120/hour
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96 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 931 hours
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I hold a Ph.D. in Music and currently teach at a top public university. I am eager to work with music theory students of all ages and levels of experience. I strive to help my students understand the building blocks of music and apply... read more

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
80/hour

Music Theory Expert - Berklee College of Music Graduate

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Music Theory. I teach Music theory for more than 10 years and I am very passionate about it. Together we can set specific goals for each one of our classes that... read more

80/hour
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147 hours tutoring Music Theory out of 779 hours
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As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I have a lot of experience in Music Theory. I teach Music theory for more than 10 years and I am very passionate about it. Together we can set specific goals for each one of our classes that... read more

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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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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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How would you define Music Theory in your own words?
"Music Theory" --- what's that? Well, first of all, it is not in any way "theoretical". It is completely practical, and quite necessary if you want to be a better performer, composer, or even listener. In a word, if you want to understand music, you need this. I include "Ear Training" in my... read more
"Music Theory" --- what's that? Well, first of all, it is not in any way "theoretical". It is completely practical, and quite necessary if you want... read more
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How would you define Music Theory in your own words?
When we talk about music theory, what we are really talking about is investigating the ways that music works. Theoretical concepts are actually at their most interesting when they are challenged. With music theory we seek to reach a deep understanding of how music functions and some of the... read more
When we talk about music theory, what we are really talking about is investigating the ways that music works. Theoretical concepts are actually at... read more
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How would you define Music Theory in your own words?
Music theory is primarily the analysis of musical elements (melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color) and musical forms (monody, hymn, counterpoint, classic, romantic, etc.). To some extent there may be a discussion of synthesis, or musical composition, and possibly acoustics. The purpose is for the... read more
Music theory is primarily the analysis of musical elements (melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color) and musical forms (monody, hymn, counterpoint,... read more
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How would you define Music Theory in your own words?
Music Theory is less about learning a bunch of numbers and symbols, and more about gaining the music literacy skills to read, write, hear, perform, and discuss musical ideas. I believe everyone is capable of learning how to read music (it's a skill, like learning to read a book). Gaining... read more
Music Theory is less about learning a bunch of numbers and symbols, and more about gaining the music literacy skills to read, write, hear, perform,... read more
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