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

From 68.2 C$ /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.

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 lessons

Music theory

Music composition

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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

68.2 C$ /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.

Preparation for Music School, College & Academy Entrance Exams

76.51 C$ /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.

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I am experienced in teaching children and use my own method fitted to personal needs and interests.
There is also the possibility to learn about solfege and harmony during class.

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I am passionate about teaching guitar! Over the last 10 years I have been teaching students from ages 7-70 from complete beginners to advanced players with one thing in common - their wish to play guitar more comfortably and have fun while doing it!

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!

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Lisa

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Are you young or old, a beginner/intermediate/advanced musician and would you like to take violin and/or solfège lessons or tutoring? Then you've come to the right place!
My name is Lisa and I obtained a Master's degree for Violin in 2024 with Lilia Umnova at the conservatory LUCA School of Arts Campus Lemmens. Since September 2024 I have started a Master's degree for Chamber Music at the conservatory LUCA School of Arts Campus Lemmens, still in the class of Lilia Umnova.
I can easily teach in the Merchtem and Leuven region.
On my profile you can find more information about myself and how I work in the lessons.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us a message!

Alicia

4.9

(10)

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!

Ezio

4.9

(10)

Reading, understanding, playing and writing music.
I offer lessons for children and adults, no matter the level. In my lessons, in addition to learning technique and the instrumental repertoire (clarinet), you learn the language of music in all its facets (solfeggio, rhythmics, dictation, harmony, elements of composition).
The method I use varies for each individual student and depends not only on his/her level, but on what interests him/her most and what serves his/her artistic growth.

I am Ezio, I am Italian and I moved to Belgium to continue my studies.
I have a degree in clarinet, I also studied conducting for wind orchestras, musical propaedeutics and also theatre and theatre therapy.
I have worked with youth bands and taught in two music schools in Sicily. I am always interested in new methodologies and everything that can make learning not only functional, but also a real pleasure.

Svilena

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Introducing music notation, learning how to sing and play pieces in a fun and engaging way for all ages.

Sebastián

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(10)

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Felipe

4.9

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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.

His classes are intended for anyone who wants to start learning music theory and piano or those who already have basic or advanced knowledge. From Classical to Popular music, his teaching method adapts to the goals and individual desires of the student. During the classes, music theory is taught either concurrently or separately from practice, and the repertoire to be played is chosen collaboratively with the student.

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Zhaoyi

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(10)

Zhaoyi, B.Mus, M.Mus, is a pianist, chamber musician. Having earned her Master of Music in Classical Piano Performance from LUCA School of Arts, Belgium, and Bachelor of Music in Musicology and Piano Pedagogy from the conservatory in China.

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I can teach in English and Chinese.

Roos

4.9

(10)

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I studied trumpet at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and built up a lot of pedagogical skills through my Educational Master Music and Performing Arts at LUCA School of Arts and experience as a teacher. I have worked with students of all ages, it is never too late to start (again)!

The lessons can range from rather technical to musical, exploring different genres. As a teacher I am flexible, everything is tailored to the student. The goal is that you can develop yourself with pleasure on the instrument.
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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Pau

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Bram

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For young or old. from the ground up, to intermediates wanting to improve. With a teacher that wilk give you ample of dedication.

Seul

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