Music Theory Lessons (Western classical, jazz, pop)

From 46 € /h

Music Theory helps you understand the undercurrents of all Western music and gives you the ability to analyse, create and enjoy music in more versatile and deep way.

I'm a graduated musician (Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory) and musicologist (MA, University of Helsinki) and I teach Western classical and jazz theory.

Students from beginners to advanced are welcome! My classes are customised for each student based on their skill level and expected outcome. Theory lessons can be shaped to support composing/arranging or practicing an instrument. Classes can also be taught using Logic Pro, while enjoying the additional bonus of learning to use one of the most renowned DAW's.

My personal approach to music theory is holistic, so with me you will be able to go deeper into music theory than just learning the rules by heart.

I also teach electric bass!

Extra information

Bring your own laptop/tablet, and bring your own instrument if you want. I have a piano, acoustic guitar and electric bass at my home.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Frederiksberg, Denmark

At teacher's location :

Bentzonsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark

Online from Denmark

About Me

"A good teacher can make an impact, that lasts throughout one's life."

This is my philosophy and I aim to constantly follow it. To me teaching is more than just handing out material: it's making the learning process interesting and enjoyable so that the learning almost happens by itself.

I am curious in all aspects of music, and this approach is present also in my classes. Music theory, a technique or a song do not exist in vacuum but always has their context. Understanding the context of each new skill is important to let the students grow into self-reliant and courageous musicians.

Education

MA in Musicology (University of Helsinki)
- Minor: educational studies
- Thesis: The Effect of In-Ear-Headphone's Frequency Response on the Timbre of Four Finnish Trap Songs

Musician (VAT, Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory)

Experience / Qualifications

Music Teacher assistant in Finnish high school (2010-2011)
Private music lessons for kids 5-7-year-old children (2016-2018)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Finnish

Skills

Music theory lessons

Jazz music

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

Marko

5.0

(2)

17 years of experience with guitar. I offer fun and engaging classes in guitar. The class is for beginners, intermediate and advanced - in other words anyone who wishes to improve their guitar playing and understanding of music.

The lessons will be tailored according to your interests in music.
I aim to encourage students to develop their sense of curiosity, creativity, and independence by giving them the tools they need to be able to find their unique expression.

Aleksandra

5.0

(2)

Aleksandra is a trained singer, singing teacher and choir conductor from the Academy of Music in Gdansk and Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya in Barcelona.

She took to the stage in her childhood and has been teaching music for the last 6 years.

For several years she was a chorister of the prestigious Polish National Youth Choir and leader of Vocal Quintet Solifonia. Currently, she is a choir conductor and the founder of CHOIR CLUB in Korskolen.

What can you expect from her teaching?

She believes that singing can be passion, a communication tool, a means of therapy and so much more: more than you can imagine!

In her classes, you will learn key vocal techniques as well as learning to understand your voice. You will discover the deeper meanings of the songs you sing as you seek to express them to the world.

As she is working towards becoming an Accredited Teacher of IVTOM (International Voice Teachers of Mix) she focuses on delivering teaching based on the Mix principles: by mixing the chest and head voice you receive the full benefits of “both voices”: the natural and powerful sound of the chest voice, and the beauty and range of the head voice. As a singer learns to sing using both of these resonances and trains the vocal folds to stay together, it is possible to vocalize smoothly and evenly from one register to the next. The relationship of the two elements working together will create an even, smooth vocalization and, as a result, eliminates the “breaks” in the voice.

She has a good knowledge of playing the piano, so you can sing along to her accompaniment or accompany yourself under her supervision.

What does the first lesson include?

You’ll talk about:
- your background and musical experience
- all the circumstances that can influence your sound production
- your needs, expectations and plans

You also find out:

- what your bad habits are
- how you can start your singing technique
- what kind of exercises will help you best achieve your singing goals

Who is welcome?

- Children (8+), adolescents and adults
- Singers of all kinds of popular music
- Students who want to learn hearing / rhythm theory
- Individuals, groups and families

Jan-

5.0

(2)

No matter which style, you want to make progress in, i am here to guide you through the first steps/years! With 20 years of experience in playing both on el-guitars, and spanish guitars.

- all basics
- intuitive learning by blending practice and theory in well balanced portions.

Melody

5.0

(2)

My goal is to teach in a fun way and share my passion while adapting to the needs and personality of the student.
I have teaching experience for all ages, from beginners to advanced who want to improve. For beginner, I use the Suzuki method.

I also play the piano and viola and, can help for music theory.

Cancelation policy of Apprentus: [teachers are entitled to 50% of the tuition fee if a student cancels a class within 24 hours of the agreed-upon time. If the student does not attend the class without any prior notice, teachers have the right to claim 100% of the tuition fee.]

Marshall

5.0

(2)

Hej!

I'm Marshall, an Australian violinist currently living and studying in Copenhagen. I have just started the second year of my Masters's degree at The Royal Danish Academy of Music studying with Elisabeth Schneider. Along with my studies, I am a casual violinist with the Aarhus & Göteborg Symphony Orchestras.

Prior to moving to Denmark I studied for my bachelor's degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on a full scholarship and have participated in the Mozarteum International Summer Academy.

I have been teaching violin/viola since 2015 and in 2020-2021 I was employed by the West Australian Department of Education to teach violin/viola to primary school students. Each and every student is different, so I try and cater to their learning experience. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have experience with the violin/viola, I can help you with your musical journey. In each lesson, I focus on building a strong technical foundation, understanding music theory, and learning repertoire. I aim to make it a positive learning environment for both students & teachers. I have experience teaching beginners through to advanced students.

Ondrej

5.0

(2)

Happy students = happy me.

'Ondrej is excellent at setting the right goal posts for your level: challenging, but not so challenging as to be discouraging. He has a discerning eye and ear and knows how to direct his advice to see immediate results.' - Lauren (student)

- 10+ years experience – private & school teaching
- Lessons catered to your needs and wants
- Individual attention
- Taught ages 5-60
- Beginner to professional
- Individual & group lessons
- Experience teaching students with dyslexia, helping students with injury
- Student success:
o graded exams
o music scholarships
o admittance to music colleges
o playing their favourite pieces
- Flexible lesson times (including weekends and evenings)
- All are welcome!

One of the parts of teaching I most enjoy is the variety of my students’ backgrounds and finding an individual approach that works best for each student. I always do my best to create a supportive, stress-free environment so that the students can have a really fun time learning, while encouraging them to expand their capabilities at a pace that suits them best.

Sherry

5.0

(2)

✨Experiencing music through fingers

✨ Providing customized student-centered teaching to every single student and different need.

✨Learn to read score from the first lesson for beginners/ professional-oriented help, music academy level test oriented for advanced students

✨Passionate about teaching and has been engaged in teaching-related work for years

✨Preparation for school entrance exam

✨Ear training singing excercise

✨ Having experience of teaching students from different ages around 5 to 30 years old.

✨ Enjoy and experience music is my core of teaching. It will be a great help for one to open one’s senses in life.

✨ Hope to share all the fun along with difficulties I have encountered in my own
learning experience, as well as skills I have summed up with students to grow together

Music is a shared language for human being.
It can build up your sense of life, feelings of beauty, and expression of mood.
Professional or amateur, you have the ability to experience the flow in music.
In the lesson, you will learn how yo express yourself with music.
And if you want, there are many tools for you to choose. Piano, singing, body movement, other instrument, even composition.

Aslı

5.0

(2)

What we will do during our lessons together:

Music Theory lessons:
- For Beginners, we will focus on hearing and differentiating notes, rhythmic patterns, singing melodies and how to have fun with music.
- For with experience, we will focus on music theory, harmonisation, dictation and singing and how we can use them in music.

Early music education:
For the ages between 2 to 4, the parents will need to be there
Ages 2-4: We will explore different sounds and textures of the instruments, sing fun songs and play musical tools freely along with different songs.
Ages 5-6: We will sing and play different fun songs, practice melodic and rhythmical memory and play different musical games.
Ages 7-8: We will sing and play songs, practice melodic and rhythmical memory and learning musical notation.

Lessons via webcam are also possible

Malina

5.0

(2)

Are you curious how to play your favorite song? Do you want to play solos like your favorite artists? Do you want to understand the harmony of the music you like? Or you're looking for someone who will explain to you the first steps of playing piano...

I'm a pianist and composer with a rich background in classical, pop, and jazz genres, embracing diverse musical ideas and genres. With years of experience in music theory and the music industry, I offer a unique perspective to aspiring musicians. Reach out to me on our teacher platform to book a meeting and explore your musical aspirations together.

Pawel

5.0

(2)

Whether you are just starting to play the guitar or piano, or you are already an advanced musician interested in exploring complex compositional ideas and developing your own improvisational language, I am glad to help you in your musical journey. With seven years of teaching experience, I offer lessons for students of all ages and levels of advancement.

I focus on helping students develop both their instrumental skills and creative awareness. My teaching combines structure, intuition, and critical listening — whether we work on guitar technique, harmony, and phrasing, or on broader concepts of form, texture, and composition.

A typical session may include practical exercises on the instrument, analysis of selected works, guided improvisation, or composition tasks. Depending on your interests, we can also explore digital tools such as DAWs and live electronics.

My goal is to give students both technical precision and artistic freedom — helping each person build a deeper understanding of sound and their own musical identity.

Matt

5.0

(2)

Hi! My name Matt. I’m a passionate teacher of music. I teach piano, composition, music theory, ear-training and rhythmic studies. I’ve been teaching for 15-years in various musical styles and I’m offering specifically-tailored lessons to students of all ages, background, experience level. I teach in both english and danish. I'm generous with my knowledge and time :)

Outside of formal education across Europe and Canada (Jazz masters in Performance, Post-Masters in Composition, Royal Conservatory of Music, grade 10) I’ve lived in places like South India (studying Carnatic classical music) and Bali (studying Gamelan music). Therefor my outlook and musical philosophy is very broad, international and holistic.

Look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Matt

Study Background:

Advanced Post Graduate Degree in Composition – Rhythmic Music Conservatory – 2020-2022
Masters in Jazz Piano Performance – Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Conservatoire de Paris, Jazz Institut Berlin – 2020.
Studies in Balinese Gamelan Music - 2023
Canada Council grant funding for individual lessons – Jean-Michel Pilc, Dan
Weiss, Prasanna – 2016-17
Studies in South Indian Carnatic Music – with Karaikudi S. Subramanian, 2015
RCM piano– grade 10 - 2009

Francisco

5.0

(2)

Discover the joy of playing the saxophone and exploring the world of jazz improvisation! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced player, my lessons are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow as a musician.

Together, we’ll work on:
- Saxophone technique and sound development;
- Jazz language and phrasing;
- Improvisation;
- Repertoire, jazz standards;

I’m a Portuguese jazz saxophonist based in Copenhagen with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance and experience performing and teaching across Europe. My approach is supportive, practical, and creative, making sure you build solid skills while having fun and gaining confidence.

Lessons can be in English or Portuguese. I adapt my teaching to each student’s goals and level. Whether you want to play your first notes, prepare for auditions, or dive deeper into jazz improvisation, I’ll guide you step by step.

Let’s make music together and unlock your potential on the saxophone!

Zac

5.0

(2)

Learn to play guitar with focus on R&B, Funk and Jazz – from soulful chords and rhythm grooves to expressive improvisation.
Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn the basics or an advanced player looking to refine your style, I adapt the lessons to your level and musical goals.
We will work with:
Rhythm guitar techniques for Funk & R&B
Jazz harmony and improvisation
Developing your own sound and style
Playing by ear and creating your own arrangements
The lessons are practical, creative and always centered around the music you love.

Francisco

5.0

(2)

GuitarMap is a book I've penned, with plenty of shortcuts to understand harmony and how it works in guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, etc. Lessons are based on the book, which makes it easy to keep track of progress.

Lorne

5.0

(2)

I teach music through a practical, student-led approach focused on real-world skills, confidence, and creative independence.

My goal is not just to show what to do, but to explain why it works, so students can apply the knowledge across styles, tools, and situations.

Teaching techniques and methods:

I tailor lessons to each student rather than following a rigid syllabus. Teaching is hands on and example driven, using demonstrations, guided exercises, and problem solving. I focus on breaking complex ideas into simple, usable steps, and I prioritise understanding over memorisation. For production and DJ students, this means working directly in their software or setup; for instrumentalists, it means technique applied immediately to music they care about.

A typical lesson plan:

Each lesson usually begins with a short check-in: what have you been working on? What’s got you stuck? And what do you want to do next? We then focus on one or two clear objectives—such as improving a technique, understanding a concept, or developing a track or performance idea. Lessons end with a practical takeaway: a focused exercise, creative task, or workflow to work on between sessions. Including your own SAMPLY portal to share home work and ideas and track messages.

Special characteristics as a teacher

I bring professional, real-world experience into every lesson. I’m direct, patient, and honest about what works and what doesn’t. I’m especially good at helping students who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or self-critical regain clarity and momentum. I adapt quickly to different learning styles and keep lessons grounded and encouraging.

Who I teach

I teach teenagers and adults at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This includes hobbyists, aspiring professionals, and working musicians who want to level up specific skills. I regularly work with students who are self-taught, returning to music after a break, neurodivergent, or lacking confidence. Lessons are adapted to individual goals, pace, and circumstances.