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

PhD, Prof of Music Theory and Sight Singing for 33 years

Marc Wooldridge serves as Professor of Music Theory and Composition. He has extensive experience teaching all levels of sight singing from beginning to advanced. He has written thirteen works for percussion including Diamond Hill, a marimba...

5.0 (329)
100/hour
1,212 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Marc’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

Marc Wooldridge serves as Professor of Music Theory and Composition. He has extensive experience teaching all levels of sight singing from beginning to advanced. He has written thirteen works for percussion including Diamond Hill, a marimba...

Robert K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert K.
160/hour

Conducting Fellow, Curtis Institute of Music

As a conductor, I spent years training my ability to sight sing and have taught students throughout my career. Starting at whatever level is comfortable, I teach using the foundation of intervals and tonal exercises all the way to the...

5.0 (17)
160/hour
55 hours tutoring

As a conductor, I spent years training my ability to sight sing and have taught students throughout my career. Starting at whatever level is comfortable, I teach using the foundation of intervals and tonal exercises all the way to the...

Jason P. Fort Wayne, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason P.
75/hour

17-year experienced choral and solo singer with 2 degrees in music

I have 2.5 years experience as public school teacher of music (middle/high school). I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music and have taken and passed three sight-singing/ear training courses at the bachelor's level. Upon completion of my...

5.0 (8)
75/hour
35 hours tutoring

I have 2.5 years experience as public school teacher of music (middle/high school). I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music and have taken and passed three sight-singing/ear training courses at the bachelor's level. Upon completion of my...

Dr. Ethan L. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dr. Ethan L.
100/hour

Sight Singing Expert (PhD in Music Theory, Eastman School of Music)

I have a PhD, MA, and BA in music theory (Eastman School of Music) and have taught hundreds of students sight-singing, ear training, dictation, aural skills, and the ability to put melodies on scale degrees, hear harmonies, and hear musical form....

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5.0 (273)
100/hour
455 hours tutoring

I have a PhD, MA, and BA in music theory (Eastman School of Music) and have taught hundreds of students sight-singing, ear training, dictation, aural skills, and the ability to put melodies on scale degrees, hear harmonies, and hear musical form....

Chris B. San Antonio, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris B.
65/hour

PhD in Music Theory

Taught Music Theory and Sight Singing at the University Level since 2019

5.0 (17)
65/hour
64 hours tutoring

Taught Music Theory and Sight Singing at the University Level since 2019

Tehillah M. Elkhart, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tehillah M.
50/hour

Bachelor's and Master's in Music Performance

During my Bachelor's in Music Performance, I did well taking 2 years of sight singing classes. I learned solfege and how to sight-read songs using solfege. I use these sight-reading skills in everyday life as a musician whether...

5.0 (136)
50/hour
181 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

During my Bachelor's in Music Performance, I did well taking 2 years of sight singing classes. I learned solfege and how to sight-read songs using solfege. I use these sight-reading skills in everyday life as a musician whether...

Jacob F. Canton, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jacob F.
40/hour

University Student studying Music Education and Performance

I have studied had many classes of sight singing and have helped others prepare for tests. I use these music skills almost every day in my professional music life. There are multiple ways to approach sight singing and ear training,...

5.0 (42)
40/hour
179 hours tutoring

I have studied had many classes of sight singing and have helped others prepare for tests. I use these music skills almost every day in my professional music life. There are multiple ways to approach sight singing and ear training,...

Rachelle A. Columbia, SC, available for online tutoring
Rachelle A.
60/hour

Sight Singing Tutor with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience

Additionally, I have been working as a session singer for over 10 years, which requires me to be proficient in sight singing. In addition to using this skill professionally, I have been tutoring students in music theory and aural skills,...

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5.0 (99)
60/hour
531 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rachelle’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

Additionally, I have been working as a session singer for over 10 years, which requires me to be proficient in sight singing. In addition to using this skill professionally, I have been tutoring students in music theory and aural skills,...

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

Sight Singing Tutor - Berklee College Graduate

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have more than 10 years of experience teaching sight - singing using specific books and methods that will help you to achieve your goals!

5.0 (923)
100/hour
2,979 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a scholarship, honors and awards and I have more than 10 years of experience teaching sight - singing using specific books and methods that will help you to achieve your goals!

Rene Sagnelli S. Las Vegas, NV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rene Sagnelli S.
59/hour

Master sight singing with a Musicians Institute grad & pro vocalist.

With over 20 years of experience as a singer, musician, and educator, I specialize in sight singing, helping students read and perform music confidently at first sight. As a Musicians Institute graduate, I teach essential skills like...

5.0 (22)
59/hour
71 hours tutoring

With over 20 years of experience as a singer, musician, and educator, I specialize in sight singing, helping students read and perform music confidently at first sight. As a Musicians Institute graduate, I teach essential skills like...

Kyla G. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyla G.
70/hour

Label Signed Artist Teaching Sight Singing Lessons

I have taken several sight-reading and sight-singing classes in college, and it has also been the easiest (and most fun) part of every audition for me. I have perfect pitch and I also greatly understand solfege, intervals, key signatures, time...

5.0 (529)
70/hour
1,535 hours tutoring

I have taken several sight-reading and sight-singing classes in college, and it has also been the easiest (and most fun) part of every audition for me. I have perfect pitch and I also greatly understand solfege, intervals, key signatures, time...

Genevieve L. Malden, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Genevieve L.
75/hour

Doctor of Musical Arts with 25 years experience teaching sight singing

I have a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with all relevant ear training and sight-singing training, as well as 25 years of experience teaching sight singing. I have taught beginner to college level sight singing in schools and private...

5.0 (409)
75/hour
866 hours tutoring

I have a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with all relevant ear training and sight-singing training, as well as 25 years of experience teaching sight singing. I have taught beginner to college level sight singing in schools and private...

Kathleen L. Gardiner, ME, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kathleen L.
60/hour

Master's in Woodwind Performance, Bachelor's in Music Performance

Getting a music degree means intensive study of sight singing and ear training. Sight singing 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...

5.0 (261)
60/hour
963 hours tutoring

Getting a music degree means intensive study of sight singing and ear training. Sight singing 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...

Jonathan H. Dundee, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan H.
65/hour

BA in Vocal Music Education, Summa Cum Laude

In order to receive a degree in vocal music education, one must be able to sight sing at a very high level. I was one of the best sight singers in my class. I credit it this to all the different singing ensembles and musicals I have done...

5.0 (102)
65/hour
827 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jonathan’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

In order to receive a degree in vocal music education, one must be able to sight sing at a very high level. I was one of the best sight singers in my class. I credit it this to all the different singing ensembles and musicals I have done...

Stephanie F. Auburndale, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephanie F.
60/hour

Experienced sight singing tutor with MM from Manhattan School of Music

As a classical singer and pianist, I have a strong foundation of practical musical skills, including sight-singing in many genres and settings. I like to approach sight singing with my students in a systematic way which uses musical context...

5.0 (167)
60/hour
378 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a classical singer and pianist, I have a strong foundation of practical musical skills, including sight-singing in many genres and settings. I like to approach sight singing with my students in a systematic way which uses musical context...

Kyle K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kyle K.
60/hour

Collegiate Instructor of Musicianship/Aural Skills since 2018

I have taught sight-singing/aural skills at Northern Illinois University and SUNY Stony Brook. I have worked closely with music pedagogues such as Dr. Perry Goldstein (current co-author of the second best-selling book on sight-singing in the...

5.0 (83)
60/hour
385 hours tutoring

I have taught sight-singing/aural skills at Northern Illinois University and SUNY Stony Brook. I have worked closely with music pedagogues such as Dr. Perry Goldstein (current co-author of the second best-selling book on sight-singing in the...

Aaron W. San Luis Obispo, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron W.
60/hour

Instructor in Music Theory, Ear Training, and Sight Singing

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....

5.0 (82)
60/hour
247 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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....

John M. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
John M.
55/hour

Former NYU adjunct professor

...NYU, I taught and composed in New York City for twenty years. While working on my Masters, I taught ear-training and sight singing to undergrad majors and non-majors and taught privately....

5.0 (528)
55/hour
926 hours tutoring

...NYU, I taught and composed in New York City for twenty years. While working on my Masters, I taught ear-training and sight singing to undergrad majors and non-majors and taught privately....

Jordan J. Rochester, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan J.
96/hour

Chorus Director and Singer with 10+ Years of Directing Experience

I have sung with 10+ barbershop quartets and other a cappella groups, and taught dozens of singers to read music. I also earned As in three semesters of sight singing and ear training classes at a major music school (Indiana University)....

5.0 (57)
96/hour
267 hours tutoring

I have sung with 10+ barbershop quartets and other a cappella groups, and taught dozens of singers to read music. I also earned As in three semesters of sight singing and ear training classes at a major music school (Indiana University)....

Stephen Y. Media, PA, available for online tutoring
Stephen Y.
50/hour

Sight Singing

...degree in Jazz Studies with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude. In the top aural skills class, we covered topics like sight singing, solfedge, takadimi, tone rows, and other music theory/ear training subjects....

5.0 (255)
50/hour
1,040 hours tutoring

...degree in Jazz Studies with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude. In the top aural skills class, we covered topics like sight singing, solfedge, takadimi, tone rows, and other music theory/ear training subjects....

Mickey H. Atlanta, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mickey H.
85/hour

Motivation and results! AP Music Theory, German, Oboe, Spanish+

With a music degree from the Boston Conservatory, I entered in the conservatory and was so proficient at ear training and sight singing, that I passed through all the examinations and only took graduate coursework during my Bachelor's...

5.0 (77)
85/hour
212 hours tutoring

With a music degree from the Boston Conservatory, I entered in the conservatory and was so proficient at ear training and sight singing, that I passed through all the examinations and only took graduate coursework during my Bachelor's...

Jaewoo L. Maumee, OH, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jaewoo L.
60/hour

Experienced sight singing tutor

I received a 5 on the Sight Singing section of the AP Music Theory Exam. I also passed the CM Level 10 Theory Test. I also took numerous sight singing courses during my six years as a music major. For over five years, I've...

4.9 (232)
60/hour
666 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I received a 5 on the Sight Singing section of the AP Music Theory Exam. I also passed the CM Level 10 Theory Test. I also took numerous sight singing courses during my six years as a music major. For over five years, I've...

David P. Fort Wayne, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
David P.
50/hour

I have had yrs of Sight singing experience

I have played the piano since I was 11 years old and I have sung in numerous Choruses and Choirs. I am currently first Tenor with the FW Philharmonic Chorus 2018-19 season. I hold my BM in Music Performance from Arizona State University School of...

4.9 (94)
50/hour
200 hours tutoring

I have played the piano since I was 11 years old and I have sung in numerous Choruses and Choirs. I am currently first Tenor with the FW Philharmonic Chorus 2018-19 season. I hold my BM in Music Performance from Arizona State University School of...

Barbara F. Westland, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Barbara F.
60/hour

Masters of Music with 35+ Years Teaching Experience

I have several approaches to helping students to hear the passage silently (in their head) and accurately produce what is written. I use intervals, association, solfège and pair sight singing with ear training for individual success. When...

4.9 (22)
60/hour
46 hours tutoring

I have several approaches to helping students to hear the passage silently (in their head) and accurately produce what is written. I use intervals, association, solfège and pair sight singing with ear training for individual success. When...

Carlos J. Lafayette, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos J.
35/hour

Music Composer

Having finished all levels of sight singing and ear training at the bachelor level, and tutoring friends and colleagues, it is needed to apply to performance, theory, and composition.

4.8 (5)
35/hour
40 hours tutoring

Having finished all levels of sight singing and ear training at the bachelor level, and tutoring friends and colleagues, it is needed to apply to performance, theory, and composition.

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Peggy T.

34 lessons

I had my first sight-singing lesson with Crystal. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to learning more with her.
Aurelia B.

15 lessons

I wanted to become more proficient with my sight-singing. Having this skill will enable me to be more of an asset rather than a liability in choral situations. So, I searched and found Jody through Wyzant. Jody makes it fun, yet a challenging experience. Jody is extremely patient! Jody has worked extra hard with me utilizing various techniques to get me to understand the concepts of sight-singing. It is never stagnant or by rote; Jody really keeps it interesting.
Joseph D.

25 lessons

Margot is a great tutor. The aural skills class involves three coordinated sides of the subject: sight singing, rhythmic training and music dictation. Clear explanations and exercises calibrated to the progress made and problems encountered make her system very effective.
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How would you define Sight Singing in your own words?

Sight Singing is the ability to vocalize music notation, interpret phrasing, dynamics, and rhythmic patterns; the use of solfa syllables can be a mean...

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How would you define Sight Singing in your own words?

Sight singing is the skill of reading a line of music and singing it accurately. This requires good relative (not absolute) pitch and some amount of e...

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How would you define Sight Singing in your own words?

Sight singing is a very important skill, because the ability to sight sing means that you can hear a score just by looking at it. (This ability is cal...

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How would you define Sight Singing in your own words?

Sight-singing is the ability to sing a written melody at first sight without ever having heard it played on an instrument. This is achieved through s...

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About Sight Singing

On Wyzant, students can connect with expert music instructors for personalized help with sight singing, whether learning online or at local studios. Sight singing is a crucial skill for vocalists and musicians that involves reading and singing music accurately at first sight, without having prior experience with the piece. This practice combines ear training, music theory, and vocal technique to translate written notation into sound. By learning sight singing, musicians develop the ability to recognize pitches, intervals, scales, and rhythms instantly, making it easier to learn new music, perform with others, and improve overall musicianship.

Sight singing involves using methods like solfège (Do-Re-Mi) or note names, understanding rhythmic patterns and meter, and practicing through structured exercises or apps like Sight Reading Factory. This skill helps students quickly interpret sheet music, internalize musical structures, and build confidence in performing unfamiliar pieces. With consistent practice and guided instruction, learning to sight sing can strengthen ear training, enhance musical memory, and improve pitch accuracy across musical genres.

Wyzant offers sessions with experienced instructors who provide personalized, step-by-step guidance for mastering sight singing. From beginner lessons on basic notation to advanced practice with complex rhythms and harmonies, students get the support they need to progress at their own pace. With flexible scheduling, affordable pricing, and tailored instruction, Wyzant empowers learners to develop practical singing skills, gain confidence, and enjoy making music.

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