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14 music theory lessons teachers in New York City

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Marcos - New York, NY$101

$101Composition, theory, harmony, counterpoint or Songwriting lessons.

Trusted teacher: I am a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, where I lived since 2009. Individual lessons enables me to tailor and adapt my teaching to every pupil's needs; helping them to learn the repertoire or skills that each individual requires. I cover styles such as classical, contemporary, pop, jazz and film music. I have prepared and entered pupils entry exams/auditions of conservatoires and music colleges of Spain and Europe as well as for composition competitions as I have won more then 30 awards myself and have been adjudicator of some composition competitions. I was also a professor in the Music faculty at Madrid's 'University Centre TAI', the Trinity Music Academy in London and The Conservatoire of Barcelona I

Music composition · Music theory lessons

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Kristine - New York, NY$40

$40Piano for everyone! A cool skill for a lifetime. :)

Trusted teacher: Now also available online :) We just tried it and it works surprisingly well! 💚✨ Hello curious souls! Welcome to my profile. Here’s what I do: - teach individual piano lessons accordingly to each student’s age, level and musical taste - teach music theory, history and ear training - help students with their own compositions - arrange music for different instrumental combos - prepare students for exams, performances and auditions - play an accompaniment on the piano

Piano · Music theory lessons · Keyboard (music)

Amanda - New York, NY$58

$58Voice Lessons/Vocal Coaching and Music Theory Lessons for All Levels.

Discover the joy of singing with personalized voice lessons designed for all levels, from beginners to advanced singers. I focus on helping each student build a solid vocal technique, expand their range, and develop confidence while singing the music they love. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music and an experienced vocal coach, I have taught students of all ages in both private and group settings. My lessons are fun, encouraging, and tailored to your goals — whether that’s singing pop, musical theatre, Bossa Nova, or preparing for auditions. In addition, I can incorporate music theory and ear training into our sessions to strengthen your overall musicianship. Together, we’ll explore healthy vocal habits, interpretation, and performance skills to make you a confident, expressive singer.

Voice (music) · Music theory lessons

Jason - Williamsburg, NY$78

$78Songwriting Lessons (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

Trusted teacher: What makes a good song? This is exactly what we are going to find out. Exploring many of same techniques that are dealt with during our Composition Lessons, but in a broader more macro way. These lessons are geared to bring out your inner storyteller. By analyzing the great songs of the past and learning what makes them so effective, students will be able to internalize those tricks and techniques and add them to their own musician's toolbox. These tools will prove to be invaluable not only in crafting and shaping their musical stories, but also in overcoming writer's block. This program will ultimately help your songs reach their full potential and give you the ability to reach people on a deeper, more profound emotional level.

Music theory lessons · Music composition · Song writing

Jean - New York, NY$60

$60Singing Lessons and Basic Music Theory for All Ages and Level

Trusted teacher: Exploring Your Singing Voice!!! It is my belief that anyone can sing as the body is built to speak and sing. So if you or your child loves to sing, it is never too late nor too early to learn one's self-expression through singing. I work with people of all ages from beginners, hobbyists, the curious, and to everyone in between who yearns to explore their singing voices. Lessons are tailored for each individual depending on their level and goals for singing. My lessons cover Vocal Function/Technique, Basic Music Theory, and learning and performing a song. The Vocal Technique I teach is grounded in the principles of Functional Singing and Somatic Voicework TM The LoVetri Method. Vocal technique which covers Posture, Breathing, Body and Vocal Warm-ups, and Vocal Exercises prepares the body to sing freely, effortlessly, and powerfully. It facilitates awareness of mind, body, and breath connection which promotes freedom of expression and brings forth the joy of singing

Singing · Children's music · Music theory lessons

Jefrey - East Village, NY$52

$52Voice lessons from a certified music teacher based in NYC

I am a singer, pianist, and general music educator based in Brooklyn, New York, where I work as a teacher at an award-winning music studio. Having graduated summa cum laude in 2017 with a degree in Music Education: Voice from West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU), I have studied various methods and approaches to illustrating musical concepts including music theory, music history, ear training, and applied lessons in voice and all major instruments. I work with students of all ages -- children and adults -- and teach ALL styles of singing! Anybody has the ability to sing! If you can speak, you CAN sing! My teaching harnesses the natural sounds everybody makes with their voices. Lessons include: - Voice Technique: Pitch, Breath Support, Vibrato, Registration (Chest, Mix, Head Voice), Diction (in multiple languages such as English, Italian, German, French, Etc.), Releasing Tension, Posture, and Riffs & Runs. - Musicianship: Dynamics, Phrasing, Reading and Analyzing Music, Ear Training, and Basic Music Theory. - Performance Technique: Stage Presence, Character/Storytelling, Overcoming Performance Anxiety, and Connecting with Your Audience.

Voice (music) · Music theory lessons · Children's music

Alyssa - New York, NY$92

$92Violin and Viola Lessons from Professional Teacher

I teach violin and viola lessons with the aim of improving technique, musicality, and interest in the instrument. Learning a string instrument can be challenging, but I believe it is also one of the most rewarding endeavors you can undertake. I focus on sound production and facility of the instrument, and try to make sure that every student is learning repertoire that helps them and interests them.

Violin · Viola · Music theory lessons

Elia - Astoria, NY$69

$69Clarinet Lessons for Students of All Ages and Abilities

I am a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher dedicated to helping my students reach for the stars! One of my defining characteristics is my genuine interest in the longterm happiness and progression of my students. I am committed to providing students with a safe and positive environment where they feel supported throughout their musical journeys. I absolutely love finding ways in which I can personalize my lessons to best fit each student. Music education is not one size fits all and I want to honor the different ways students learn. I gain so much happiness knowing that my lessons fit the needs of my students. I am dedicated to nurturing a love for music in each student. I aim to positively enhance the student's strength, dexterity, and technique while building a lasting interest in music. In early lessons, I focus on developing an understanding of the student's goals and personal interests. I guide students to create sustainable practice routines, reinforcing the importance of discipline, responsibility and hard work. I emphasize building a strong foundation early on so that future musical progress is always supported by a strong core of musical knowledge. Typical lessons involve scales, sight reading, and a piece that the student chooses. My goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician.

Clarinet · Music theory lessons

Tony - The Bronx, NY$78

$78Piano, Guitar, and Bass Lessons. All Ages & Levels

Trusted teacher: I teach all levels and ages of students on Piano, Guitar, and Bass. From Basic Fundamentals of knowing your instrument in technique, ear training, theory, improvisation and learning songs/compositions to helping find your voice and exploring your talents. I focus on student's interest in any style of music and help strengthen their weak areas to becoming a better musician. I mainly make it fun for the students in learning through the wonderful world of music.

Piano · Guitar · Music theory lessons

Glenda - Queens, NY$35

$35Clarinet classes for all ages and music classes for children.

Clarinet classes, music reading classes. I have more than 10 years of experience as a clarinet teacher with students from an early age and with no previous musical knowledge. I also give musical initiation classes to children from 4 years old, for them I like fun classes where they learn by playing, dancing and singing.

Clarinet · Music theory lessons · Children's music

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Chelsea - Brooklyn Heights, NY$172

$172Harp and Music Theory Lessons for Students of All Ages, Levels, and Backgrounds

Trusted teacher: I'm a professional harpist who graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Music with extensive teaching experience in the United States and Belgium. I am offering harp and music theory lessons to students of all backgrounds, levels, and ages. I am currently in the process of completing my Doctor of Musical Arts at the CUNY Graduate Center. I hope to transfer the skills and knowledge I have obtained from working with some of the most renowned teachers to my own students.

Children's music · Harp · Music theory lessons

Adrian - Williamsburg, NY$98

$98Piano, Composition, Theory, Guitar with Yale-educated Composer and Multi-instrumentalist

Trusted teacher: I offer lessons in guitar/bass, piano/keyboard (classical/experimental/pop/jazz), composition/songwriting, production/recording (DAWs, mixing, editing etc). No matter what level we're on, as musicians and artists we're all part of a wonderful and strange ongoing human project, and I believe that it's my duty to share the knowledge and skills that I've accumulated throughout the course of my life and career. Over the years, my work has branched out in many different stylistic directions but I am firmly rooted in avant-garde/classical music. I hold two degrees in composition: a Master of Music '11 from the Yale School of Music where I also taught undergraduate lessons in composition; and a BA in Music Composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden ('09). I've written large scale works for orchestra, chamber pieces, solo music for a variety of instruments, works with multichannel electronics, and works for theater and dance. For those interested, my recorded work is easily accessible online on a variety of labels and my scores are available from Schott Music New York. As a pianist, I began formal training at age 6 and worked through much of the classical repertoire before deciding to focus fulltime on composition. I am also an accomplished studio musician, improviser (jazz/free/experimental), and a member of several groups/ensembles. A firm believer in the use of intuition as a primary tool in music making of all kinds, I would like our lessons to be shaped according to your needs and interests. No matter what level you are on, my goal will always be to offer you exactly what you need at each given step. I treat each student as a unique collaborative effort. Apart from technical and aesthetic approaches, it is usually very difficult and takes a long time to find one's 'voice' as a performer, writer or producer; this is inevitable except in rare cases, and I will endeavour to teach you to trust in your own abilities, overcome insecurities and doubts, and connect your artistic practice with a more unified mindset that goes beyond imagined technical and stylistic limitations and aesthetic policing. The main point is to eradicate unnecessary obstacles to your creativity and learn to trust your intuition and choices.

Music composition · Music theory lessons · Piano

Marco - New York, NY$131

$131Apprenez à jouer de la flûte japonaise: Le shinobue.Learn to play the Fue/Shinobue, or improve your sound, with Marco

Trusted teacher: Apprenez à jouer de la flûte japonaise. Le Shinobue avec Marco. Sen Suisse du 13 janvier au 25 janvier. Learn to play the Fue/Shinobue, or improve your sound, with Marco en Suisse Learn to play the Shinobue/ Fue. Book also available to learn with original songs and more. Learn at different levels: Beginner, Intermediate and advanced. Learn to better your sound and to discover different techniques. All levels will benefit from the lessons.

Music theory lessons · Transverse flute

(2 reviews)

Santi - Briarwood, NY$58

$58Clarinet reading in Belgium / ONLINE - Master Professor - Do you want to learn everything about music?

Trusted teacher: Hello! I am a clarinetist who graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. I offer private ONLINE lessons. For beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Experience teaching for the past 8 years, with children and adults, individual and group lessons. With professional projection or amateur. If you want to go to a conservatory, I can also help you with my experience preparing for the auditions. If you want to improve your skills as a musician and have fun with your instrument, this is probably the place for you. Do you want to prepare an audition, to be more flexible playing chamber music, or just having fun playing a jazz standard? I would like to offer to share my knowledge and help you with any questions and concerns you may have about classical music and other styles.

Clarinet · Music theory · Music theory lessons

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Steve - Nottingham, United KingdomRecently active$41

$41Getting to Grips with Music Theory is simpler than you think!

Trusted teacher: The theory of everything tends to be really scary and music theory can be too. I am very keen to make music theory easy for everyone. For some people there is only one way to tackle the unmentionable but I believe there are many different approaches and one of them will click with you. It is simply finding out what is best for each person. Once we find the key we can unlock the problems that have puzzled you for ages. Music theory needs to be more than a requirement, it needs to be the way to really appreciate the music you are playing. Certain aspects can also lead to additional practical skills such as improvisation which can be very useful as well as very enjoyable. Whether you want to understand a particular aspect of music theory or If you struggle with music theory in general, then this is the class for you - why not give it a try?

Music theory lessons · Music theory

(5 reviews)

Sebastián - Budapest, HungaryRecently active$36

$36Piano Lessons (Classical Music and Non classical), Music Theory, Harmony, Musical Arrangement, Composition

Trusted teacher: At my studio my students will not only learn how to play the piano, but they will receive a complete musical education in order to achieve their musical dreams. I will give all my best so everybody will get the tools for developing their own voice, helping them to master the instrument and teaching them all the theoretical knowledge they’ll need to make their particular personality shine. Openness, joy, dedication, creativity and passion for music are some of the things that you will find in the international environment of my studio. I care about who my students are and what they have to say to the world, and I will help them to develop it from the very first lesson. In my class you will not only be able to receive piano lessons but also will learn to understand how the music works as a language. If the interest and the profile of the student goes in the direction of the purely classical music performance, the lessons will be focused on a deep and conscious piano technique development, practicing techniques, musical interpretation, history of music, history of the piano, applied harmony on the keyboard, analysis, and score reading by a method that I have developed for over 15 years of experience. And if the students wish, I can help them to prepare for the ABRSM exams and competitions as well. All this is aiming to achieve in a very practical and exciting experience the best results in the fastest way possible. But if the profile and the interests of the students goes on another way, I will give them all the tools they need to understand the language of music in depth, so they can find their own voice on the instrument. In that case the lessons will include contents of piano technique, score reading, applied harmony on the keyboard, composition, improvisation, musical arrangement, music production, recording techniques, jazz and pop music analysis and performance. Both programs can be combined depending on the focus and the profile of the student, or in case the student would like to go deeper in one of the previously mentioned subjects there is the opportunity to take an independent course of specialization on the desired topic. At the end of the semester every student will perform at the winter and summer concerts held every year and will have the possibility of making a recording session with the material worked during the term. With this, the student will not only be able to see his progress and work, but also will give him a direct experience of performing and working on a live or studio recording session, which is a fundamental part of the developing process of every musician. Hope you can join and if so, I’ll be very happy to teach you!

Piano · Music theory lessons · Music composition

(27 reviews)

Denise - Vienna, AustriaRecently active$42

$42Singing classes in Vienna. No experience needed. Online-Offline

Trusted teacher: My name is Denise and I'm a professional singer with a singing master's degree from Catalonia's Music College (ESMUC) specialized in Historical Singing, Musicology and Music Education. My experience runs mostly in early and chamber music, nevertheless I also have the experience and knowledge of popular musical styles such as Latin-American folk, jazz and musicals. As a docent or vocal coach I've collaborated with different academic institutions and private artistic projects, focusing mostly on international students or social integration programs. My main goal is to help the student discover her or his voice while enjoying making music. No experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and favorite music. Classes can be given either in English, Spanish, French or Deutsch. There is no limit for styles, bring your favorite music and I will provide a safe environment for your personal and musical growth. It will be a joy to listen to you. Denise

Voice (music) · Singing · Music theory lessons

(26 reviews)

Katie - Amsterdam, NetherlandsRecently active$50

$50Piano or music theory teacher for beginners, amateurs and professionals

Trusted teacher: Hi! I have over 7 years of teaching experience from young kids to adults of all levels and I love it! My goal is for my students to find joy in playing an instrument and have fun during the lessons. I also aim to make every student come out of the lesson feeling motivated to carry on learning, and tailor the lessons to what they want to learn and how to achieve their goal. I can also help students prepare for their piano exams and theory exams.

Piano · Keyboard (music) · Music theory lessons

(20 reviews)

Elisa - Tallinn, EstoniaRecently active$78

$78Private Music Theory Lessons and Tutoring on Different Levels in Vienna

Trusted teacher: I offer private music theory tutoring lessons to students of beginner level of different ages Depending on the student's final goal we adjust the knowledge and skills that we focus on with the student. I mostly focus on classical music theory, but can also provide an introduction to jazz and pop music theory. My goal as a teacher is to keep and increase the students' love for music as well as to offer necessary and appropriate knowledge/skills to keep the student challenged and of course enjoy the fun of music!

Music theory · Music composition · Music theory lessons

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Piano or music theory teacher for beginners, amateurs and professionals (Amsterdam)

Katie

It's a joy to work with Katie, she has a lovely personality and a very flexible teaching style. Apart from being a good pianist I value the fact that she is able to put music into context. She has the ability to comprehend and clearly explain the underlying musical dynamics of a piece, which allows her students to not only become better pianist but also better listeners and interpreters of music. Katie is the perfect guide for those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of music altogether.

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