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Why Choose an A-Level Music Tutor?
A-Level Music is a big step up from GCSE Music. The course isn’t just about playing an instrument – students are expected to excel as performers, composers, and academics all at once. Add in theory exams, composition portfolios, and performance recitals, and it can feel overwhelming. Many parents worry whether it’s too demanding or whether universities will respect it as a serious qualification.
A one-to-one A-Level Music tutor can make this journey far more manageable. Our online tutors act as both a guide and a mentor, helping your child navigate the challenges while building confidence. With the right support, every element of the course - from theory to performance to composition – becomes achievable.
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What Students Study in A-Level Music
A-Level Music is far more than just learning notes. Students explore complex topics like Sonata Form, Baroque harmony, and modern music styles, including jazz, rock, blues, and pop. They develop skills in musical analysis, composition, and performance at a university-level standard.
Students can learn to compose original works, analyse intricate pieces, and perform with confidence. They also deep-dive into music history and theory, gaining a toolkit of creative and analytical skills that are useful across many areas of life. A-Level Music challenges students to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and communicate ideas expressively.
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Choosing Your Perfect A-Level Music Tutor
At Tutorful, we carefully select our A-Level Music tutors, accepting only one in eight applicants. Each tutor is highly qualified, background-checked, and passionate about helping students thrive. They tailor lessons to each student’s needs, whether that’s breaking down advanced harmony, refining a performance piece, or guiding composition portfolios.
Parents can browse tutor profiles, read reviews, and even message tutors before booking. Online lessons offer flexibility, removing the need for travel and allowing busy students to fit sessions around practice, rehearsals, and schoolwork. With focused one-to-one support, most students improve by at least one grade and gain confidence in all areas of the course.
Music Beyond A-Levels
Studying A-Level Music opens doors to a wide range of opportunities. Students can pursue further study at conservatoires, universities, or music colleges, or build careers in areas such as live performance, conducting, composing for TV and film, sound design, or teaching. Even outside music, the discipline, analytical thinking, and creativity developed through A-Level Music are highly valued in all kinds of fields like law, science, or business.Search more tutors:
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22 Music AS/A Level tutors:
£47/hr
5.0
Jason H
Supportive Music tutor
I am a teacher of the following disciplines:
- Singing
- Guitar
- Bass
- Composition/Songwriting
- Music theory
- Live performance
- Digital audio work stations (Logic X/Garageband)
- Recording
- Life coaching
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Neuro-linguistics programming.
Please follow this link to see an article written about my teaching on the national website for colleges - https://www.aocjobs.com/news-detail/my-favourite-lecturer-jay-houlihan
I have been a course leader at West Herts college for 5+ years. During this time I have had significant success with student completion...
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£44/hr
5.0
John K
Experienced Music tutor and composer
Hello! I'm a passionate musician with a prestigious background.I have a masters degree in composition from the Royal College of Music and a first class bachelor degree in music from Goldsmiths university. I have seven years experience teaching piano, ukulele, saxophone, flute, organ, composition, and music theory. My ABRSM grades include grade 8 in piano, grade 8 in music theory, and grade 6 in flute. I also have grade 6 organ, grade 5 jazz piano, and grade 3 violin. I have worked with a variety of professional musicians, as well as professional and amateur choirs. Some of my compositions have...
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£30/hr
5.0
Joseph G
Effective Music tutor
Hi! My name is Joe and I'm a Manchester based guitarist who has an honours degree at the Royal Northern College of Music on the BMus (Hons) Popular Music course. I specialise in rock, pop, blues, funk and metal genres.I have been teaching guitar, bass and ukulele since 2016 and have taught students from age 5 to 70 years old.As well as teaching, I provide work as a live and studio musician having recorded in a variety of Manchester-based studios and also performing in a variety of bands and ensembles including the ‘RNCM Session Orchestra’. I also regularly play guitar in function bands at the w...
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£44/hr
5.0
Hammad R
(15 years experience) Music production.
LCM Music Lecturer of the year 2022, I am a music teacher and producer based in Chorleywood/Rickmansworth. I teach guitar, Piano, Music Production and composition. I can teach to any age as I have experience in delivering lessons to individuals in various levels of music. I have released over 80 music albums which includes artists from Europe and Asia.I have recently finished my Masters in Music Record Production from University of West London. I am now a PhD student in Music Production at London College of Music.My teaching methods include looking at music as a language and numbers. This method...
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£47/hr
5.0
Sol R
Experienced and friendly Oxford-graduate Music tutor
Hey! I am a friendly and empathetic Oxford graduate, committed to delivering a bespoke tutoring experience for each of my students. Rather than simply ticking off the curriculum, I like to be more creative with my lessons, keeping every hour fun and engaging while remaining focused on the results you want to see. I have successfully coached students from KS2 to A-level, sharing the tricks and study techniques that helped me gain two first-class degrees (Music and Law) as well as 3 A*s at A level. I’m a firm believer that good results depend on great learning strategy and thinking skills, rather t...
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£56/hr
4.8
Marika C
The mystery of the Music revealed to who wants to know… Music tutor
l'm an Italian professional pianist holding a diploma in Piano Performance and Teaching from the N. Paganini Conservatory of Advanced Music Specialization in Genoa, one of Italy's most prestigious conservatories. My professional life since obtaining my higher diploma from the conservatory has been full filled as pianist soloist, accompanist (lyrical singers, instrumental, ballet) and teacher.Settled formany years on the French Riviera (l'm bilingual) and moved in London during 2015, l weekly perform and l teach to any level. My repertoire is obviously classicalbut also my daily job is playing for...
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Jonathan was very well prepared, knowledgeable and so helpful for some supportive sessions for BTEC music . Highly recommended. Thank you so much
Emmeline M
10th Jan 2025
Joshua A
Joshua tutored my son in the run up to his A level Music. My son totally benefited from Joshua's well-structured and comprehensive work. Thanks so much Joshua!
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James C
EC is really enjoying the lessons. If there's a recording of what's happened during the meeting, even better!
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Hannah M
All excellent. Hannah is outstanding tutor.
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22nd May 2023
Jonah S
Jonah is an excellent teacher who is very pupil centred taking care to make each lesson work. His multi- instrumental skills make his lessons fun and wide ranging. Highly recommended
Mark B
3rd May 2023
Alexandru O
Arrad loves the sessions with Alexandero,
Alexandero is professional and very patient tutor. I am very pleased
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9th Nov 2022
Florencia F
My daughter loves her music lessons with Florencia. She is very happy the way Florencia conducts the lesson and explains in detail.
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A professional tutor can break down tricky topics from the "Appraising" exam, like Sonata Form, Baroque harmony, or serialism, into simple, understandable steps. They can also fill gaps in foundational theory at most grade levels, making the analytical parts of the course much easier to tackle.