Music Theory Lessons (Western classical, jazz, pop)

From 77 C$ /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 -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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20-24

Armando

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Course proposal

Blues Guitar, by Keith Wyatt ed. Musician Institute
From the origin of Chicago to most complex jazz Blues, 15 units of progressive difficulty suitable for any guitar from basic level. Included transcription of J. Hendrix, S. R. Vaughan, A. King, E. Clapton.

Funky Guitar by Ross Bolton ed. Musician Institute
Thecniques in this class, divided in 10 units, are relate to traditional old “school”funk guitar playing and the groove guitar. Developing funk skills will make the student a better overall rhythm guitarist and generally it will improve the time feel. Transcription from JB's,Parliament, Funkadelic, Sly and the family stones, Fela Kuti

Jazz Guitar
Thecniques in this class are related to jazz repertoiore history and vocabulary. This course is suitable for intermediate/advanced guitarist who want to go deeper in the knowledge of the jazz guitar tradition.
Studying materials are taken from 10years period lessons had with: R Cecchetto, F. Cerri G. Monteforte, R. Bianchi, C.de cicco.
Books from S. Henderson, “Jazz guitar chord system the essential guide to jazz chord voicings and Substitutions”, ed Hal Leonard corp. and M. Goodrick”The advanced guitar player”

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.

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.]

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.

Darius

5.0

(2)

Hi there!

My name is Darius , I am from Germany and I am studying my Master's at the Rythmic Music Conservatory in "Music Performance".

I've been playing the piano since the age of 5 years and I started teaching when I was 14 years old. I have experience teaching all levels, including young childres (>6) and adults of all age - teaching privately and in music schools ever since.

I can offer basic to intermediate teaching in classical related and pop related piano / keyboards. Having a jazz background myself I can offer jazz lessons from basic to expert which might include preparing for auditions. I am very open to the interests of my students, but my only requirement is to take some time for people call "practising" - or just making yourself a nice time with music :)

I also offer other music related teaching in music theory, "ear training", production etc. on all levels.

I believe that we should do stuff that you're interested in. Maybe you'd like to learn this beautiful classical piano piece? Or you would like to play jazz piano? Or you'd like to accompany yourself on the piano? Anything is possible :)

I also believe that lessons should not be work that you need to do or be good at... For me it's all about fun, creativity, imagination, and taking a break, relaxing, expressing, listening, experiencing, getting more sensitive.. enjoying music both listening to it and playing it yourself :)

If you're interested, you can listen to my music in my hiphop/jazz band "Bokoya"!

Lessons would take place at Rythmic Music Conservatory in Holmen (Bus 2A from Christianshavn) or (within a reach of 1052) in your home. Timing is pretty flexible. Let's meet each other :) Looking forward to hearing from you!

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

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.

Raquel

5.0

(2)

If you are interested in enjoying music and want to improve your technique, I can guide you in yours studies.

From beginner flute to entrance exam preparation. We'll work on sound, technique, expressiveness, and repertoire, as well as how to incorporate these elements into your practice routine.

If you're interested in improvisation and modern music, we'll cover styles such as jazz standards—essential for playing at jam sessions—as well as swing, blues, and rhythm changes. I also specialize in Brazilian music, Cuban son, and Latin styles.

We'll look at modern music theory, transcriptions, harmonic analysis, and how to develop your creative process for improvisation.

A bit about me: I studied classical flute at the conservatory in Alicante, Spain. Later, I attended the SedaJazz school in Valencia. I also studied sound engineering—so I can help you with your productions and recordings too. I've collaborated with various musical groups, especially in Brazilian music and Cuban son.

Marek

5.0

(2)

It doesn't matter what your taste or current skill level is; we'll explore what you want so that music can serve the purpose it has in your life. If you want to learn how to play the piano, you will receive guidance on technique and interpretation to the degree that you find useful. If you want to better understand how music works, we will cover the basics of music theory and go further if you'd like. Finally, if you want to create music, whether that's producing it in a DAW or composing a piece of classical music, I'll give you all the tools you need to express yourself.

Mark

5.0

(2)

Private saxophone lessons in Copenhagen with professional saxophonist and experienced teacher Mark Hurrell.

Lessons are individually tailored to your musical interests, experience and goals. Whether you’re picking up the saxophone for the first time, returning after a break, or an advanced player looking to develop your playing further, we’ll create a clear and enjoyable path for your progress.

Lessons can cover jazz, pop, improvisation, sound, technique, reading, ear training, repertoire and performance, with an emphasis on making music from the very beginning.

I have taught students from 5 to 85 years old, from complete beginners through to musicians preparing for conservatoire study and professional careers. I hold a Master’s degree in Music Performance and work professionally as a saxophonist, performing and recording internationally across a wide range of musical styles.

Lessons take place in my dedicated music studio in Valby, Copenhagen, with online lessons also available. Don’t have a saxophone yet? Instruments are available to rent, so you can get started without buying one straight away.

Most importantly, lessons should be something you look forward to. We’ll take your musical development seriously while keeping the atmosphere relaxed, encouraging and fun.