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Online Lessons in Music Theory, Jazz Harmony, and Solfège. Certified teacher for Trinity College London exams
£30/hr
First class free
4.9(12 Reviews)
Luigi
Verified TutorVerified TutorOnline
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic

Online Lessons in Music Theory, Jazz Harmony, and Solfège. Certified teacher for Trinity College London exams

Would you like to deepen your understanding of music and its structure? I'm Luigi, a guitarist with a degree from the Saint Louis College o...
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic

Online Lessons in Music Theory, Jazz Harmony, and Solfège. Certified teacher for Trinity College London exams

Would you like to deepen your understanding of music and its structure? I'm Luigi, a guitarist with a degree from the Saint Louis College o...
Experienced Guitar Instructor BMus & ALCM(TD) Qualified
£20/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Stewart
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyRatho Station
SubjectGuitar

Experienced Guitar Instructor BMus & ALCM(TD) Qualified

I have been teaching guitar for over 20 years and have been a musician for more than 30. I teach all levels of guitar, from total beginner...
CountyRatho Station
SubjectGuitar

Experienced Guitar Instructor BMus & ALCM(TD) Qualified

I have been teaching guitar for over 20 years and have been a musician for more than 30. I teach all levels of guitar, from total beginner...
I teach guitar to absolutely anyone! From total beginners to advanced players - anything goes!
£25/hr
Jack
CountyHarworth
SubjectGuitar

I teach guitar to absolutely anyone! From total beginners to advanced players - anything goes!

I teach technique, chords, scales, ear training, improvising. I put things across in easy to understand ways. If I can play it I can teach...
CountyHarworth
SubjectGuitar

I teach guitar to absolutely anyone! From total beginners to advanced players - anything goes!

I teach technique, chords, scales, ear training, improvising. I put things across in easy to understand ways. If I can play it I can teach...
Music theory, Music reading, Composition, Vocals, Piano, Writing
£30/hr
First class free
Lucy Ann
CountyIsfield
SubjectMusic

Music theory, Music reading, Composition, Vocals, Piano, Writing

Hi, I'm Lucy, I sing and write and play piano. I trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and also studied English at Oxford Universi...
CountyIsfield
SubjectMusic

Music theory, Music reading, Composition, Vocals, Piano, Writing

Hi, I'm Lucy, I sing and write and play piano. I trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and also studied English at Oxford Universi...
Piano and Music Theory Tutor. From beginner to advanced. University Graduate
£25/hr
First class free
5(3 Reviews)
Stefan
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyManchester, Broughton (City A...
SubjectMusic

Piano and Music Theory Tutor. From beginner to advanced. University Graduate

I am a piano tutor who is capable of teaching a range of levels and musical genres. Having obtained my Grade 8 when I was 18 I have since g...
CountyManchester, Broughton (City A...
SubjectMusic

Piano and Music Theory Tutor. From beginner to advanced. University Graduate

I am a piano tutor who is capable of teaching a range of levels and musical genres. Having obtained my Grade 8 when I was 18 I have since g...
I believe in the power of sharing — sharing music, knowledge, and passion. Passion moves the world.
£40/hr
5(4 Reviews)
Davide
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyLondon
SubjectBass guitar

I believe in the power of sharing — sharing music, knowledge, and passion. Passion moves the world.

I have more than 10 years of 1-2-1 and small groups teaching experience. I’ve learned to connect with people from all walks of life, and I...
CountyLondon
SubjectBass guitar

I believe in the power of sharing — sharing music, knowledge, and passion. Passion moves the world.

I have more than 10 years of 1-2-1 and small groups teaching experience. I’ve learned to connect with people from all walks of life, and I...
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Experienced piano teacher with 8+ years' teaching and 20 years' playing, offering online lessons for children and adults worldwide
£40/hr
5(4 Reviews)
Dorsa
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CountyManchester
SubjectPiano

Experienced piano teacher with 8+ years' teaching and 20 years' playing, offering online lessons for children and adults worldwide

As your piano teacher, my goal is to guide you with patience, structure, and inspiration. Whether you're starting from scratch or building...
CountyManchester
SubjectPiano

Experienced piano teacher with 8+ years' teaching and 20 years' playing, offering online lessons for children and adults worldwide

As your piano teacher, my goal is to guide you with patience, structure, and inspiration. Whether you're starting from scratch or building...
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Guitar Lessons with UK’s Leading Guitarist John Mizarolli
£9/hr
First class free
John
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

Guitar Lessons with UK’s Leading Guitarist John Mizarolli

33000 guitarists taught over the years! Beginners to Advanced. All Styles Jazz, Funk, Blues, Rock, Folk, Metal, Reggae to Jazz-Rock. Guaran...
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

Guitar Lessons with UK’s Leading Guitarist John Mizarolli

33000 guitarists taught over the years! Beginners to Advanced. All Styles Jazz, Funk, Blues, Rock, Folk, Metal, Reggae to Jazz-Rock. Guaran...
I teach piano privately tailored for your needs
£60/hr
First class free
5(8 Reviews)
Olga
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyCity Of Westminster London, M...
SubjectPiano

I teach piano privately tailored for your needs

Are you interested in private piano lessons which are personalised and designed for your needs?I love to inspire my pupils and share my kno...
CountyCity Of Westminster London, M...
SubjectPiano

I teach piano privately tailored for your needs

Are you interested in private piano lessons which are personalised and designed for your needs?I love to inspire my pupils and share my kno...
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Studio Engineer offering Logic Pro Classes
£15/hr
First class free
Elliott
CountyMilton Keynes
SubjectMusic production

Studio Engineer offering Logic Pro Classes

I have been using Logic Pro for 12 years and hold a Bachelors degree in Music Production and Sound Engineering. No matter your skill level...
CountyMilton Keynes
SubjectMusic production

Studio Engineer offering Logic Pro Classes

I have been using Logic Pro for 12 years and hold a Bachelors degree in Music Production and Sound Engineering. No matter your skill level...
Professional Session Musician Offering Expert Mixing, Recording and Music Production Support Online
£35/hr
First class free
Laurence
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Professional Session Musician Offering Expert Mixing, Recording and Music Production Support Online

I specialise in helping musicians, songwriters and producers take their recordings to the next level. Whether you’ve tracked a demo at home...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Professional Session Musician Offering Expert Mixing, Recording and Music Production Support Online

I specialise in helping musicians, songwriters and producers take their recordings to the next level. Whether you’ve tracked a demo at home...
Anything music - learn a new way of communication
£35/hr
First class free
Kamilla
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Anything music - learn a new way of communication

With over 20 years of experience I can help you understand music better. Every lesson is tailored to your needs, purposes and pace using me...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Anything music - learn a new way of communication

With over 20 years of experience I can help you understand music better. Every lesson is tailored to your needs, purposes and pace using me...
Unlock Your Potential: Singing Lessons in Soul, Jazz, and Pop
£37/hr
First class free
5(3 Reviews)
Anna
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyLondon, City Of Westminster (...
SubjectSinging

Unlock Your Potential: Singing Lessons in Soul, Jazz, and Pop

As a passionate and experienced vocalist, I specialise in Soul, RnB, Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Pop, with years of live performance and teachin...
CountyLondon, City Of Westminster (...
SubjectSinging

Unlock Your Potential: Singing Lessons in Soul, Jazz, and Pop

As a passionate and experienced vocalist, I specialise in Soul, RnB, Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Pop, with years of live performance and teachin...
Secondary music teacher and piano tutor
£40/hr
First class free
Josephine Pugh
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CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Secondary music teacher and piano tutor

Learn just for fun or train to take ABRSM music exams. Lessons from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Online or in person.
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Secondary music teacher and piano tutor

Learn just for fun or train to take ABRSM music exams. Lessons from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Online or in person.
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Realise your Violin or Viola playing ambitions with lessons from a dedicated, friendly and expert tutor with 25 years experience
£38/hr
5(4 Reviews)
Tim
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CountyBarnet London, Brookmans Park...
SubjectViolin

Realise your Violin or Viola playing ambitions with lessons from a dedicated, friendly and expert tutor with 25 years experience

Learn Violin or Viola, Improvisation and Music Theory with a dedicated, friendly and expert tutor no matter what your age or ability level...
CountyBarnet London, Brookmans Park...
SubjectViolin

Realise your Violin or Viola playing ambitions with lessons from a dedicated, friendly and expert tutor with 25 years experience

Learn Violin or Viola, Improvisation and Music Theory with a dedicated, friendly and expert tutor no matter what your age or ability level...
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I can quickly show you how rewarding it is to express yourself freely through music and connect with your inner creativity!
£32/hr
First class free
Richie
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CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I can quickly show you how rewarding it is to express yourself freely through music and connect with your inner creativity!

Since the age of 15 I have been tutoring people of all ages and levels on the drums. From this experience I learnt that the most important...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I can quickly show you how rewarding it is to express yourself freely through music and connect with your inner creativity!

Since the age of 15 I have been tutoring people of all ages and levels on the drums. From this experience I learnt that the most important...
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Guitar tutor, teaching beginner to intermediate skill level
£15/hr
First class free
George
CountyMelksham
SubjectGuitar

Guitar tutor, teaching beginner to intermediate skill level

Unlock your musical potential with George Rendell!Offering private guitar lessons for beginners to intermediate players, my lessons are tai...
CountyMelksham
SubjectGuitar

Guitar tutor, teaching beginner to intermediate skill level

Unlock your musical potential with George Rendell!Offering private guitar lessons for beginners to intermediate players, my lessons are tai...
Professional Guitarist offering lessons in a range of styles including Rock, Pop, Classical and Jazz
£30/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Matthew
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyWelwyn, Ayot Green, Ayot Sain...
SubjectGuitar

Professional Guitarist offering lessons in a range of styles including Rock, Pop, Classical and Jazz

I have been playing guitar for over 14 years and in that time have gained lots of experience playing and performing in a wide variety of di...
CountyWelwyn, Ayot Green, Ayot Sain...
SubjectGuitar

Professional Guitarist offering lessons in a range of styles including Rock, Pop, Classical and Jazz

I have been playing guitar for over 14 years and in that time have gained lots of experience playing and performing in a wide variety of di...
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Violin and Viola Lessons with Grade 8 Violist
£25/hr
First class free
5(3 Reviews)
Mike
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyLlanelli, Bryn (Carmarthenshi...
SubjectViolin

Violin and Viola Lessons with Grade 8 Violist

With almost 20 years studying music, I’m passionate about passing on everything I’ve learnt (and am still learning!) in my own musical jour...
CountyLlanelli, Bryn (Carmarthenshi...
SubjectViolin

Violin and Viola Lessons with Grade 8 Violist

With almost 20 years studying music, I’m passionate about passing on everything I’ve learnt (and am still learning!) in my own musical jour...
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I have had over 30 years playing & Teaching experience. I can prepare students for Exams of ABRSM. I can teach from beginners
£26/hr
First class free
4.5(2 Reviews)
Mr Simon James Collier
Verified TutorVerified TutorDBS checkDBS check
CountyFenham Newcastle
SubjectViolin

I have had over 30 years playing & Teaching experience. I can prepare students for Exams of ABRSM. I can teach from beginners

I am a Private Tutor & teach on a one to one basis. I teach Violin, Viola & Piano. I will explain to my Students what a violin ,viola or Pi...
CountyFenham Newcastle
SubjectViolin

I have had over 30 years playing & Teaching experience. I can prepare students for Exams of ABRSM. I can teach from beginners

I am a Private Tutor & teach on a one to one basis. I teach Violin, Viola & Piano. I will explain to my Students what a violin ,viola or Pi...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🎵 How do I find private music lessons?

You can find private music tutors at music schools but, depending on where you live, this could be quite far from you. The easiest way to find music lessons near you is to contact music tutors directly.

On FindTutors you can filter by city if you want to do face-to-face music lessons. Alternatively you can look for online music lessons. You can also filter by the musical instrument you want to learn, for example if you want private guitar lessons, violin lessons, piano lessons or singing lessons.

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💻 Can I learn an instrument online?

Yes, it is possible to learn music online. Nowadays private tutors can use various digital tools to teach online to make the lessons as interactive as possible. Online music lessons are done with video calls and it is recommended to be in a quiet environment so that the music tutor can hear your voice or instrument. The advantages are numerous; you can find tutors from all over the UK, learn from home and save time and money on commuting.

🎼 What do you learn in music lessons?

Private music lessons teach you how to read music so that you can play the instrument you want to learn. Additionally, you will learn: musical notation, metre, solfège and bar structure. You will also learn to train your ear and to tune your voice, if you take singing lessons.

🤑 How much does a private music lesson cost?

One of the decisive factors when choosing a private tutor is the price of the music lesson. It all depends on the level of musical knowledge you have and also on what you want to learn. For example, piano tutors tend to charge around £28 an hour whereas guitar tutors usually charge around £23 an hour. A base figure for how much private music lessons and dance classes cost is £26 an hour.

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⌚ How long do music lessons last?

The duration of a music lesson will depend on a number of factors:

  • Learning a musical instrument: There is no maximum time, but normally each session lasts between 1 and 2 hours.
  • Singing in a choir: A group or choir singing lesson can last up to 4 hours, depending on the number of people in the group and whether there is a performance.

Private singing lesson: A private singing lesson usually lasts between 45 minutes and 2 hours. Beginners should start with less time until they build up the vocal stamina to sing for longer.

Why start music lessons?

A private music tutor can help

Music lessons can help you become a professional musician. You will gain a lot of experience whether you want to join a band, become a music teacher or simply learn an instrument. Remember that it's not just the tutor that will get you there: you have to put in a lot of dedication and hours outside of lessons.

Undoubtedly, what you learn in music lessons will depend on the length of the course you have chosen, whether it is technical, professional or just weekly lessons with a private music teacher. Find out everything you need to know when learning music:

  • You have to learn the history of music. Because music lessons are not just about learning to play. Like any art, you have to understand its history to be able to create something new. On FindTutors you will have the opportunity to meet private music tutors who will explain the history of the musical style you are most interested in, the main musicians, rhythms and melodies, music theory, etc. Get ready to become an experienced musician!
  • Play and sing until you get tired! Practice is the most important part for many singers and musicians. The truth is that you don't learn how to cook without getting "hands-on", nor how to ride a bike just by reading how to do it.
  • Apply music theory. In addition to learning music notation, time signatures and how to understand the universe of music, it is time to apply the theory. The application of music theory is about creating a song of your own, bringing together your references. This is because music is the union of personal experiences, you can create lyrics full of feelings, or sing a song with an accent and slang. 

What is the best age to start studying music?

Contrary to what many may think, the age at which you start studying music is not a limiting factor. It is never too late to practise an instrument or to stop singing in the shower to sing in a choir. In fact, many parents opt for after-school music lessons because they complement what their child is learning in primary or secondary school, but there is no ideal age to study music.

Discover the easiest way to learn music according to age:

Musical initiation for 3 to 4 year olds.

If your child is over 3 years old and you are wondering at what age he or she can start music lessons, the answer is: the time has come! Many of the private tutors on FindTutors are specialised in teaching children and will be able to help your child learn an instrument. Generally, the method starts with body movements to teach elements such as melody and rhythm. The instruments used are mainly percussion instruments, so the private music teacher will teach rhythm with drums, maracas and other objects.

Musical instrument for beginners aged 5 to 6 years old

In general, the best age to learn music is between 5 and 6 years old. This is because children have already mastered the rhythm and melody aspects of music. Music lessons for children of this age consist of producing music on instruments like the piano or recorder. The private tutor can also use games and sensory activities to help your child develop an understanding of musical notes. If you want your child to develop musicality as a hobby or even take up music as a profession, 5 years old is the ideal age to learn music.

Solfège and musical instruments for 7 to 10 year olds

Ssolfège is usually taught at the age of 7 to 10 years. At this stage the child can already read musical notation and understand the theory. Usually in private music lessons the teacher can devote more time to learning solfège, which is very important for later on. The easiest instrument to learn music on is the piano.

Private music lessons, choir and teenage groups

At 11 to 17 years old, young people want to learn a musical instrument in order to join a band, orchestra or choir. The advantage of group music lessons is that teenagers will be more motivated to participate and spend time practising at home. At this age, it is already possible to have a thorough knowledge of the instrument and even to create cover songs.

Music lessons for adults

If you want to learn music as a hobby, there are many benefits to be gained. Music lessons for adults give you the possibility to create a connection with people who like the same thing as you. Or even if you choose to learn music with a private tutor, the lessons will undoubtedly be more dynamic and focused on your goals. Adults have a greater ability to concentrate than children, so in general, music lessons will have a more professional background.