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I am a friendly and enthusiastic individual, well-versed in music. I will tailor lessons to each individual's interests and needs.
£15/hr
First class free
Fynn Courtney
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I am a friendly and enthusiastic individual, well-versed in music. I will tailor lessons to each individual's interests and needs.

I'm passionate about teaching and ensuring each individual's potential is fulfilled. My lessons will be tailored to each student's interest...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I am a friendly and enthusiastic individual, well-versed in music. I will tailor lessons to each individual's interests and needs.

I'm passionate about teaching and ensuring each individual's potential is fulfilled. My lessons will be tailored to each student's interest...
Private online standard and bass guitar tuition for beginners or intermediate players.
£31/hr
Alan
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Private online standard and bass guitar tuition for beginners or intermediate players.

One-on-one standard or bass guitar vis Zoom or MS teams. Preference is for adolescent and adult beginners. For standard guitar students I t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Private online standard and bass guitar tuition for beginners or intermediate players.

One-on-one standard or bass guitar vis Zoom or MS teams. Preference is for adolescent and adult beginners. For standard guitar students I t...
I teach children who want to win competitions, scholarships, and excel in assessments.
£33/hr
Liam
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectClarinet

I teach children who want to win competitions, scholarships, and excel in assessments.

Do want your child to secure a musical scholarship? Does your child have a public performance, audition, or examination looming? You're in...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectClarinet

I teach children who want to win competitions, scholarships, and excel in assessments.

Do want your child to secure a musical scholarship? Does your child have a public performance, audition, or examination looming? You're in...
I am a 21 year old music producer who is an expert in Logic Pro and will train my students to a professional level!
£25/hr
Luc
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic production

I am a 21 year old music producer who is an expert in Logic Pro and will train my students to a professional level!

I am a private tutor who is highly skilled in Logic Pro X and has been using the program for 9 years. I am able to do one to one lessons at...
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic production

I am a 21 year old music producer who is an expert in Logic Pro and will train my students to a professional level!

I am a private tutor who is highly skilled in Logic Pro X and has been using the program for 9 years. I am able to do one to one lessons at...
£30/hr
First class free
Parminder
CountySouthall, Cranford (Greater L...
SubjectGuitar

Guitar teacher was 18 years experience working in private and state schools, music services

Guitar Lessons with an Experienced TeacherWith 18 years of teaching experience, I offer personalized guitar lessons for all ages and skill...
CountySouthall, Cranford (Greater L...
SubjectGuitar

Guitar teacher was 18 years experience working in private and state schools, music services

Guitar Lessons with an Experienced TeacherWith 18 years of teaching experience, I offer personalized guitar lessons for all ages and skill...
£9/hr
First class free
Roberto Serpas
Learn piano, flute, or voice with Ricky—an experienced, award-winning musician here to guide all levels on their musical journey
£42/hr
First class free
Ricky
CountyBlackheath Greater London
SubjectMusic

Learn piano, flute, or voice with Ricky—an experienced, award-winning musician here to guide all levels on their musical journey

A recipient of the Trinity Laban Cassal Prize for Woodwind, Ricky is a performing musician and educator who graduated from King’s College L...
CountyBlackheath Greater London
SubjectMusic

Learn piano, flute, or voice with Ricky—an experienced, award-winning musician here to guide all levels on their musical journey

A recipient of the Trinity Laban Cassal Prize for Woodwind, Ricky is a performing musician and educator who graduated from King’s College L...
Be your Super music production/technology/songwriting teacher
£30/hr
First class free
Xiaoqi
CountyBirmingham, Digbeth, Nechells...
SubjectMusic production

Be your Super music production/technology/songwriting teacher

I have a Master Degree at Music Technology in RBC. I'm a music productor, Audio Eng., Game designer. And also a phd student.I have 8 experi...
CountyBirmingham, Digbeth, Nechells...
SubjectMusic production

Be your Super music production/technology/songwriting teacher

I have a Master Degree at Music Technology in RBC. I'm a music productor, Audio Eng., Game designer. And also a phd student.I have 8 experi...
£15/hr
Helen Li
CountyMelbourne
SubjectPiano

To be able to show my passion for music to my students, helping them grow and learn at their own pace and time.

Private lessons, starting from the basics of where keys are located on the piano, learning simple songs to get the hang of playing around....
CountyMelbourne
SubjectPiano

To be able to show my passion for music to my students, helping them grow and learn at their own pace and time.

Private lessons, starting from the basics of where keys are located on the piano, learning simple songs to get the hang of playing around....
Fabulously enthusiastic young violinist teaching classical violin to all levels of ability
£25/hr
First class free
Arthur Bickers
CountyManchester, Broughton (City A...
SubjectMusic

Fabulously enthusiastic young violinist teaching classical violin to all levels of ability

I am a recent Music graduate, specialising in violin performance, improvisation and composition. I have been playing the violin for 17 year...
CountyManchester, Broughton (City A...
SubjectMusic

Fabulously enthusiastic young violinist teaching classical violin to all levels of ability

I am a recent Music graduate, specialising in violin performance, improvisation and composition. I have been playing the violin for 17 year...
I am a teacher by heart and mind 👍
£35/hr
Rebekah
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am a teacher by heart and mind 👍

Music Teaching is my passion, so I like to listen and identify the student needs in order to provide a personalised offer tailored for you.
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am a teacher by heart and mind 👍

Music Teaching is my passion, so I like to listen and identify the student needs in order to provide a personalised offer tailored for you.
I am a passionate & experienced saxophone tutor with a deep love for music and over 5 years of experience in teaching &performance
£30/hr
Olusegun Adeoye
CountyNewcastle
SubjectSaxophone

I am a passionate & experienced saxophone tutor with a deep love for music and over 5 years of experience in teaching &performance

My teaching approach focuses on a structured yet flexible method to meet each student's unique needs. I start by assessing their current sk...
CountyNewcastle
SubjectSaxophone

I am a passionate & experienced saxophone tutor with a deep love for music and over 5 years of experience in teaching &performance

My teaching approach focuses on a structured yet flexible method to meet each student's unique needs. I start by assessing their current sk...
I give lessons tailored to the needs of the individual
£40/hr
Peter
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSaxophone and Clarinet

I give lessons tailored to the needs of the individual

I have been a teacher for over 20 years and will assess your needs and adapt accordingly. Lessons will combine core technique, sight-readin...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSaxophone and Clarinet

I give lessons tailored to the needs of the individual

I have been a teacher for over 20 years and will assess your needs and adapt accordingly. Lessons will combine core technique, sight-readin...
Experienced tutor teaching in a way suits you
£50/hr
Helen
CountyNewham
SubjectPiano

Experienced tutor teaching in a way suits you

Experienced individual with 10 years experience teaching classical music to all levels. Unique teaching approach to improve fingering and...
CountyNewham
SubjectPiano

Experienced tutor teaching in a way suits you

Experienced individual with 10 years experience teaching classical music to all levels. Unique teaching approach to improve fingering and...
Classical guitarist with 6 years of teaching experience offers private lessons tailored on each pupil’s needs
£50/hr
Davide
CountyLondon, Wembley, Paddington, ...
SubjectGuitar

Classical guitarist with 6 years of teaching experience offers private lessons tailored on each pupil’s needs

Lessons: 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the student’s needs. The lessons will be tailored on an individual based plan. During the le...
CountyLondon, Wembley, Paddington, ...
SubjectGuitar

Classical guitarist with 6 years of teaching experience offers private lessons tailored on each pupil’s needs

Lessons: 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the student’s needs. The lessons will be tailored on an individual based plan. During the le...
Sound designer/Composer with experience in video game music and SFX. Started piano at 6 y/o, studied piano and composition at Uni.
£30/hr
Lee
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

Sound designer/Composer with experience in video game music and SFX. Started piano at 6 y/o, studied piano and composition at Uni.

A pianist/guitarist with a passion for sound design and music composition. Learn music, sound design, composition, recording techniques, p...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

Sound designer/Composer with experience in video game music and SFX. Started piano at 6 y/o, studied piano and composition at Uni.

A pianist/guitarist with a passion for sound design and music composition. Learn music, sound design, composition, recording techniques, p...
Music tutor with 22 years experience - Violinist and Saxophonist
£30/hr
First class free
Hannah
CountyEast Grinstead, Ashurst Wood,...
SubjectMusic

Music tutor with 22 years experience - Violinist and Saxophonist

Female, 28I am very friendly and approachable, and am happy to help beginners to intermediates of music of any age!I have a undergraduate d...
CountyEast Grinstead, Ashurst Wood,...
SubjectMusic

Music tutor with 22 years experience - Violinist and Saxophonist

Female, 28I am very friendly and approachable, and am happy to help beginners to intermediates of music of any age!I have a undergraduate d...
I am a Graduate of The Royal Academy of Music, London. Proven track records & excellent results! 100% pass rate!
£42/hr
Andrea Rose Lamballe
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

I am a Graduate of The Royal Academy of Music, London. Proven track records & excellent results! 100% pass rate!

Using an excellent set of piano teaching books I teach in a calm, fun and nurturing way. Lessons are split into technique, pieces , sight...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

I am a Graduate of The Royal Academy of Music, London. Proven track records & excellent results! 100% pass rate!

Using an excellent set of piano teaching books I teach in a calm, fun and nurturing way. Lessons are split into technique, pieces , sight...
Guitar mentoring, beginner to advanced technique, theory and its musical application. From first riffs to improvisational freedom
£20/hr
First class free
Chris Reynolds
CountyLee (Greater London)
SubjectMusic

Guitar mentoring, beginner to advanced technique, theory and its musical application. From first riffs to improvisational freedom

As most of us know music is a universal language and finding our own musical identity comes with time and dedication. Nothing is impossible...
CountyLee (Greater London)
SubjectMusic

Guitar mentoring, beginner to advanced technique, theory and its musical application. From first riffs to improvisational freedom

As most of us know music is a universal language and finding our own musical identity comes with time and dedication. Nothing is impossible...
I am a working musician that loves to bring fun into my music.  I currently teach adults for pleasure but happy to teach anyone!
£60/hr
Sue
CountyBrentwood, Crow Green, Great ...
SubjectSaxophone and Clarinet

I am a working musician that loves to bring fun into my music. I currently teach adults for pleasure but happy to teach anyone!

I am a working musician and have recently returned to private teaching. I have many years experience both privately with children 5-15 as...
CountyBrentwood, Crow Green, Great ...
SubjectSaxophone and Clarinet

I am a working musician that loves to bring fun into my music. I currently teach adults for pleasure but happy to teach anyone!

I am a working musician and have recently returned to private teaching. I have many years experience both privately with children 5-15 as...

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.