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Maybe your child loves their instrument but hates the theory. It can feel like a sudden roadblock, and it's hard to help when you don't have the answers yourself. But even when you can’t help with the subject, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about what your child needs. We use your answers to find the right person to help make sense of it all — so you don’t have to.

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More than passing an exam—a deeper love for music

When music theory clicks, it’s not just about passing the next grade. It’s about understanding the language of the music they play. The right tutor can connect those abstract concepts to the pieces your child already loves, turning frustration into fascination. This newfound confidence is key for progressing through music grades, which can support future goals like UCAS applications. But the real win is seeing them enjoy their music more fully.
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Our Tutor Finder asks the important questions: exam board, current grade, and how your child likes to learn. We then recommend a personal shortlist of tutors we’d genuinely back for your child. Only one in eight applicants makes it through our selection process. These aren’t just subject experts; they’re patient teachers who know how to make theory engaging and relevant. And if the first session doesn’t feel right, our First Lesson Guarantee means we’ll find another tutor for you, at no extra charge. We handle the details so you can be confident you’ve found the right fit.
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83 Music Theory tutors:

£35/hr
5.0
Paul K
Experienced Music Theory tutor, online and in-person(Edinburgh)
I'm a 43year old, Edinburgh based musician with over thirty years experience playing multiple instruments. I have over ten years experience tutoring freelance (one on one) and an additional one year teaching a group guitar lesson (8 children, 2 teachers) once a week for a local charity. I have a BSc in Audio Technology and a HND in Sound Engineering and hope to study Music Therapy at a postgraduate level. As a musician, I started classical training at the age of four with the violin. Changing to viola around age nine, I also played lower brass instruments for seven years (Tuba/Euphonium) whilst...
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£50/hr
5.0
Dr Maria A
Award-winning tutor, FHEA Music Theory
I am an award-winning professional musician, pianist and tutor with over fifteen years international experience across different educational settings, backgrounds and abilities. I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology, two Master's degrees as well as diplomas in Piano, Classical Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue, which enable me to easily work on the theoretical, technical, performative, stylistic and structural elements of music scores and help my students understand the background of each piece, whilst being creative and achieving essential progress.With an in depth knowledge of musicianship, I am involved...
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£93/hr
5.0
Kari B
Music Music Theory Piano
Kari is a passionate and highly experienced piano tutor based in London and Stroud with over 15 years of teaching experience and more than 2000 hours of lessons delivered. Trained at the prestigious Frederic Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, she holds both Bachelor and Master degrees and has a 100 percent pass rate in graded exams.Kari teaches piano, songwriting, composition, ear training, and music improvisation to students of all ages, from young beginners to adults. Her lessons are fun, relaxed, and tailored to each individual, blending strong technical foundations with creative approaches....
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£77/hr
4.9
Diana-Rose O
PhD Student and Trainee Medical Doctor Teaching Music Theory
I am more than happy to provide online tuition, as well as face-to-face sessions. Hello! My name is Diana and I am currently training to be a medical doctor, whilst studying a PhD. I studied Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology at sixth form, and I have studied a Masters degree in Public Health with Queen Mary's University of London.About me: I have been a tutor with Tutorful for 10 years completing over 2400 sessions. I have been tutoring students of all ages in English, Maths, Science, the piano, and many other subjects. I have taught students who have now gone on to study Medicine at university,...
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£31/hr
5.0
Louise T
Limited availability.! Music Theory and music theory
Based in the North west ,Manchester area and online . Patient beginners piano Tutor, please read my reviews and I am happy to talk through everything before you decide to book. My lessons can include Music theory if you would like to learn and my lessons are simply through skype or facetime or wattsapp video using your phone or ipad or laptopI am available 7 days a week until 8pm and I have 75 committed students age 9- 67 I enjoy finding music suitable at the right level of learning and also for enjoyment! I can adapt my teaching style to suit my students.I have been playing the piano for 29 years...
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£50/hr
5.0
Simon C
Passionate Film Composer Tutoring Music Theory
I am Simon Leonard Cutts, an award winning composer offering piano, theory, composition, orchestration and arrangement lessons. I compose and produce music for Film, TV, and Classical Ensembles. I have also written and delivered 5 educational courses; Musicianship, Composition, Orchestration, GCSE Music Theory, and Grade 5 Theory. I hold a degree in Film Music from Leeds Conservatoire, Enhanced DBS Certificate, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Theory, and perform (as a pianist) in many concerts and shows around the UK. If you’d like to know more about my courses, please do get in contact. I am a very f...
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