Preparation for Music School, College & Academy Entrance Exams

From 55.85 $ /h

Are you preparing for entrance exams and want not just to pass — but to feel confident and fully prepared?

Professional preparation is not mechanical drilling.
It is structured thinking, deep understanding, artistic maturity, and inner confidence.

I am a musicologist, composer, pianist, organist, and harpsichordist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop strong artistic identity and independence.

I combine academic precision with a strategic, supportive, and result-oriented approach.

Each student receives an individual preparation plan based on:
- the specific requirements of your chosen institution
- your current level
- your strengths and growth areas
- realistic timelines and goals

Preparation may include:
- Music Theory & Harmony
- Ear Training & Solfeggio
- Polyphony & Musical Analysis
- Composition & Improvisation
- Instrumental repertoire (piano/organ/harpsichord)
- Mock exams and structured feedback

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and research-based understanding of musical cognition, I help students:
- understand complex material clearly and logically
- structure of written and verbal answers
- strengthen analytical and creative thinking
- build technical security without tension
- develop performance confidence under pressure

Entrance exams are not only about knowledge.
They are about readiness: intellectual, technical, and psychological.

Send me a message, and we will design your strategic path toward successful admission.

Because entering a music academy is not only about passing an exam.
It is about stepping into your professional future with clarity and strength.

Extra information

Lessons are interactive, structured, and adapted for an online format if needed.
You will need a piano/keyboard at home and a stable internet connection for online lessons.
Materials, exercises, and structured progress tracking are included.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A, Leuven, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I am a pianist, organist, composer, and musicologist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. I combine academic precision with creative freedom and a supportive atmosphere. Materials, exercises, and structured progress tracking are included.

I teach:
- Piano (beginner to advanced)
- Organ & Harpsichord
- Composition & Improvisation
- Music Theory & Harmony
- Music History
- Preparation for music school, college & academy entrance exams

My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop not only technique, but artistic identity and confidence.
Have you always wanted not just to play notes, but to truly understand music?
Music is not mechanical training.
It is thinking, feeling, structuring, imagining, and being free at the same time.

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and even neuroaesthetics research, I help students:
- understand how music works
- develop musical thinking
- improve memory and artistic expression
- build a technical foundation without tension
- gain confidence in performance

Each student receives an individual learning plan. I adapt my method depending on age, level, and goals — whether it is:
- first musical steps at 4–6 years old
- hobby lessons for adults
- serious professional preparation
- exam or competition preparation

Send me a message — and we will create your personal musical path.

Music is not only about playing.
It is about discovering yourself through sound.

Education

- Master’s Degree (with honors) in Musicology - Odesa National Music Academy
- Bachelor’s Degree in Composition - Odesa National Music Academy
- Organ Performance Studies (3+ years)
- Ongoing professional development in neuroaesthetics and music cognition

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching Experience — 10+ Years
- Music Theory & History Teacher at Children’s Music School (ages 5–16)
- Choir music educator (theory, harmony, ensemble work)
- Private piano, organ, harpsichord, composition & theory instructor
- Preparation of students for music schools, colleges, academies, and competitions

My students:
- study at prestigious music academies
- perform on European stages
- develop strong analytical thinking and artistic independence

Additional Professional Competencies
- Composition & improvisation pedagogy
- Polyphony and advanced harmony
- Music analysis and academic writing guidance
- Structured exam preparation methodology
- Performance psychology & confidence development

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Music theory

Piano

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

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New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

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20-24

Music Theory & Harmony lessons for beginners and advanced students - all age levels

49.78 $ /h

Have you always wanted not just to play notes, but to truly understand how music works?

Music theory is not dry rules or mechanical training.
It is thinking, feeling, structuring, imagining, and being free at the same time.

I am a musicologist, composer, pianist, organist, and harpsichordist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop artistic identity and confidence.

I combine academic precision with creative freedom and a supportive atmosphere.

Each student receives an individual learning plan. I adapt my method depending on age, level, and goals — whether it is:
- first steps in music theory (4–6 years old, playful format)
- support lessons for instrumental students
- harmony and polyphony for composers
- preparation for entrance exams, competitions, or conservatory studies

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and neuroaesthetics research, I help students:
- understand harmony, form, and musical structure
- think analytically and creatively at the same time
- connect theory with real repertoire
- develop inner hearing and musical memory
- gain confidence in exams and performances

Send me a message — and we will build your personal path into the logic and beauty of music.

Music theory is not only about rules.
It is about discovering the architecture of sound — and discovering yourself through it.

Music theory + piano lessons for beginners and advanced students - all age levels

49.78 $ /h

Have you always wanted not just to play notes, but to truly understand music?
Music is not mechanical training.
It is thinking, feeling, structuring, imagining, and being free at the same time.

I am a musicologist, composer, pianist, organist, and harpsichordist with two academic degrees (Composition & Musicology), more than 10 years of teaching experience, and an active international concert career across Europe. My students study at prestigious music academies, perform on European stages, and develop artistic identity and confidence.
I combine academic precision with creative freedom and a supportive atmosphere.

Each student receives an individual learning plan. I adapt my method depending on age, level, and goals — whether it is:
- first musical steps at 4–6 years old
- hobby lessons for adults
- serious professional preparation
- exam or competition preparation

Thanks to my background in musicology, composition, and even neuroaesthetics research, I help students:
- understand how music works
- develop musical thinking
- improve memory and artistic expression
- build a technical foundation without tension
- gain confidence in performance

Send me a message — and we will create your personal musical path.

Music is not only about playing.
It is about discovering yourself through sound.

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I am a classical guitarist with a background in pedagogy, psychology and physiotherapy, my approach - methodical.
While working on the things you want to improve and learn I will also help you develop a deep understanding of the theory and principles that music is built upon. Our lessons will be exploratory and imaginative whilst also underpinned by technical knowledge so that you can enjoy playing comfortably and without pain.

My aim is to get you to where you want to be playing guitar, whether that be for friends at New Year or on the stage at Carnegie Hall!

Eliane

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I am extremely excited to share my passion with interested people, whatever their age!
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Playing the piano is very personal for everyone, both technically and musically. That is why I think it is very important to look for the best solutions and adapt to each individual student, so that he or she can create his or her own bond with music.
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Alicia

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Hello everyone!

If you love music and want to learn while having fun, you've come to the right place.

- Active professional flutist.
- Master of flute interpretation.
- Master of chamber music.
- More than 18 years of studies.
- More than 9 years of teaching experience.
- Experience in orchestras
- Also preparing for conservatory and/or academy exams.

- All ages and levels are welcome.
- Great availability of schedules.
- You choose the type of class, and your goals will be mine.
According to your age, level and interests,
we will adapt the lessons. We
will work on:
Technical exercises
Etudes
Pieces (classical, modern and pop repertoire)
- We develop a plan to facilitate your daily practice and make it more effective.
- Quality teaching guaranteed.
- Stress-free lessons.
- Lessons in English, Spanish or Catalan.

My main goal is to learn while enjoying the great pleasure of music.

Together we will discover what you are capable of and go as far as possible while having fun!

Don't hesitate to contact me!
I'll be waiting for you!

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About myself:
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Classes:
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My approach is certainly not like that of the 'music theory' at the academy. From your first lesson you will immediately start playing songs. I only use music theory if it is really necessary or if you would like to delve into it.

Practical:
I follow distance education so I can actually go at any time of the week, online lessons are also a possibility.

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Hey!

Would you like to learn to play that one track (or several tracks) from Coldplay, John Legend, Elton John, .. on the piano, but you don't know where to start?

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Or would you like to learn how a synthesizer works and how you can make sounds with it?

I can help you! I've been playing piano for about 15 years now after studying Pop & Jazz, and I've performed in a variety of genres. I also have a diploma in Electronic Music Production from Point Blank Music School, and I'm currently working as a keyboardist and producer for the pop group. I primarily play pop music, but we can certainly explore other genres as well.

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He has been awarded in national and international competitions, such as the VII Sardoal Young Talent Award (2nd Prize - ex-aequo in the Piano Solo category; 2nd Prize and Best Portuguese Duo in the Piano Duo category), the Prof. Dichler-Competition 2022 in Vienna (2nd Prize - ex aequo in the Piano Duo category), the I National Piano Competition of the Villa-Lobos Music School (Honorable Mention) in Rio de Janeiro, and the XXVI Souza Lima Piano Competition (Honorable Mention) in São Paulo.

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Roos

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I can also provide support with music theory.

You can bring your own repertoire, I have more than enough study material myself.

Lessons are in the Leuven region, at your home or at a location chosen by me.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions 🙂

See you later?
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