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Rick

High Wycombe

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Theory, Composition, Lute

Masters: Mmus Music Performance (Merit) 2010 (2010)

Welcome, Firstly, I am a professional musician, I make my living from music; in teaching, composing and performing. In this you have my guarantee that I am dedicated to music, this means I am always researching new methods of teaching, increasing my knowledge and keeping on top of my game. My regul...

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Diane

Ilkeston

Piano, Guitar, Percussion (Drums), Music Theory, Composition, Music Technology

Bachelors: BA Hons. Music, 1st class (2019)

Diane is a working musician from Nottingham, United Kingdom. Predominantly a drummer, she also performs as a singer, pianist, guitarist and bassist. In addition to a 1st Class Music degree with the Music Technology prize from the University of Nottingham, and a brief stint at BIMM London, she has st...

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Ed

Wells

Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production

Bachelors: Music (2014)

ONLINE VIDEO LESSONS AVAILABLE FREE FIRST LESSON I am a South West-based Clarinet/Saxophone Player/Singer/Composer. I began playing at the age of eight and have since gone on to perform as a soloist, and in various ensembles, in the Bristol/Lancaster/Huddersfield areas. I love to perform, and te...

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Marat

Peckham

Piano, Keyboard, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology

Masters: MA (2020)

My name is Marat and I am a London-based pianist, musicologist and composer with more than 20 years of experience. I am also a dedicated and experienced piano, composition, music theory and music technology tutor offering excellent and in-depth tuition for any age or ability. I have been teaching ex...

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Erim

Bexleyheath

Guitar, Percussion (Drums), Bass Guitar, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology

Bachelors: BA HONS (2011)

Hi, my name is Erim I am a hugely experienced multi instrumentalist, gigging musician and music producer currently as a full time professional musician with several bands. I am now also working as a freelance music producer professionally, working with a large client base and teaching several studen...

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Angela

Guildford

Piano, Music Theory, Composition

PGCE: PGCE (1989)

Piano is my first instrument, I also play the cello. I have a Music degree and have experienced playing recitals. I am interested in composition and develop pieces using Logic for score writing. I have been privately teaching piano in the Guildford area for the past ten years. I have much experience...

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Scott

Evesham

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Theory, Composition, Music Technology, Ukulele

PGCE: PostGraduate Diploma in Education (2016)

Hi and thanks for checking out my profile! I am now offering online lessons to anyone in the UK. Please drop me a message for more details! I am a patient and enthusiastic music educator and guitar/ukulele tutor with 17 years of playing experience, and 10 years of teaching experience. I pride myse...

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Will

Cambridge

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology

PGCE: PG (Cert) Teaching & Learning (2018)

Will is a guitarist, music tutor, artist, composer, and lecturer, based in Cambridge. He is currently an associate lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, where he delivers a range of modules (including Music Performance Studies, Composition, Music Education, Music History, Critical Music Studies), a...

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Frances

Cheltenham

Piano, Music Theory, Composition

PGCE: Pass (2004)

I am a freelance piano teacher, events pianist and composer, offering piano, music theory and composition tuition to adults and children. With fourteen years' experience as Teacher and Head of Department in London schools and music colleges, alongside peripatetic teaching, you can be assured of ins...

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Sergei

Harrow

Piano, Music Theory, Composition, Music Technology

Masters: Composer, Musical Theory and History Teacher (1986)

Very friendly and easy going with good sense of humour. Russian musical education is considered as one of the best in the world. So it is not surprising that many British performers and conductors had chosen to study the final stages of their craft in Russia. Sergei was lucky enough to get it too an...

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Levels We Offer For Composition Lessons: Beginner Composition, Intermediate Composition, Advanced Composition, Expert Composition, Casual Composition

Margaret's feedback about Anna (Beginner Composition tuition near Monmouth)

Really enjoying my theory and composition lessons with Anna. She is friendly, approachable and explains things well. She is going at a comfortable pace to suit me. Anna is set up for teaching on zoom with music related apps which allow her to show me and demonstrate during our lesson. I highly recommend her.

Neil's feedback about Frances (Advanced Composition tuition near Highbury)

I'm an older person who has been studying grade music 6-8 theory, and wanted some support in developing small complete compositions to embed the theory, move beyond the fragments of composition in the grades, and enjoy developing my own pieces and style. Frances is professional, highly knowledgeable and competent, very encouraging, and has created a programme that adapts to my abilities and wishes. I like the idea of learning within the traditions of different historical periods, and she has embraced that with me, and I gather other people have very different aims, and so have a different programme. We have online lessons which work very well (I live the other side of the country), after which she offers me a mix of short and open-ended exercises, that I can adapt to my interests and time available. She's introduced me to ideas and genres that were completely new to me and a lot of fun. My sense is that she is keeping an eye on what I find easy and hard, and adapting to that. I like that she pushes me to tidy up and finish pieces. It's all immensely enjoyable, and I've produced things that I wouldn't have imagined when I started.

Jacob's feedback about Ignacio (Advanced Composition tuition near Norwich)

Very knowledgeable, kind and flexible teacher based on my experience with him so far. Immediately Ignacio realised and understood my desire to progress and learn as much as possible as quick as possible, being an older student who has been pursuing a career in music for a long time. Ignacio has quickly identified areas I've been lacking during my studies that other teachers haven't ever addressed or covered and has offered me a combined teaching approach that, for the first time in my life, is seeing me taught my instrument (piano), composition actually at the instrument (instead of just on a computer software) and composition that is much more focused on the bringing the creative, practical side up to the knowledge side that I have been taught. Add in that Ignacio has been extremely welcoming with both his time and home and that he has been very understandable and flexible during a stressful time in my life that sees me often requesting changes of days and I am most happy that I kept looking until I found his profile. Would highly recommend.

Ian's feedback about Robert (Beginner Composition tuition near Edinburgh)

Robert is an excellent musician and understands the needs of his students regardless of their level.

Mark's feedback about Andromachi (Intermediate Composition tuition near Nottingham)

Maggi is a great music teacher. She taught me for composition. We had 1-hour lessons over Skype. She made the process of being taught online very easy. Her lessons were fun & interactive. She challenged me to think quickly & come up with better voice leading, which has really helped with the way I write and think about music. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone wanting theory lessons.

Bettina's feedback about Phillip (Advanced Composition tuition near Kensington)

Very inspirational and knowledge teacher. He was able to make my daughter improve dramatically in her composition skills till achieving the best mark in GCSE. I would definitely recommend him.

Daniel's feedback about Andrew (Advanced Composition tuition near Sunbury-on-Thames)

Andrew is a pleasure to work with. He is reliable, friendly and very professional in his trade. I would personally review him highly to any interested parties.

Amanda's feedback about Matthew (Advanced Composition tuition near Henley-on-Thames)

Matt is really super. He was so helpful with GCSE music composition, and very reassuring and kind. The sessions went really well and I can’t rate him highly enough

Louise's feedback about Andromachi (Beginner Composition tuition near Manchester)

Maggie is a wonderful teacher and works in detail with me so that the theory really sticks in my mind and I will be able to apply it to my own composition work. Takes her subject very seriously, which is a necessity for any good teacher, and is very passionate about it too. Lessons are great fun!

Carole's feedback about Elizabeth (Beginner Composition tuition near Woking)

Very organised. Prompt replies to questions via email. Very friendly. My son is very happy with his new tutor

Lowest Price Composition Tutors

Deborah
Joined: 12/04/2011 | Av. Price: £9.00 p.h.
Piano, Singing, Keyboard, Music Theory, Composition
Bachelors: BA OPEN DEGREE (2013)
John
Joined: 22/12/2012 | Av. Price: £12.00 p.h.
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production
Professional: Advanced Certificate (1995)
Ramon
Joined: 18/04/2012 | Av. Price: £16.00 p.h.
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Composition, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo (5 string)
College: HNC SOUND PRODUCTION (2007)

Fastest Responding Composition Tutors

Clive
Joined: 10/02/2021 | Av. Price: £36.00 p.h.
Piano, Keyboard, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology
Masters: MA Music (2002)
Ian, Barnsley
Joined: 09/07/2018 | Av. Price: £33.00 p.h.
Piano, Music Theory, Composition
Bachelors: BMus (Hons) (2008)
Leon, Cambridge
Joined: 05/01/2016 | Av. Price: £35.00 p.h.
Piano, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology
Masters: Mmus Composition (2019)

Highest Rated Composition Tutors

Rick, High Wycombe
Joined: 12/10/2010 | Av. Price: £30.00 p.h.
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Theory, Composition, Lute
Masters: Mmus Music Performance (Merit) 2010 (2010)
Diane
Joined: 07/05/2017 | Av. Price: £25.00 p.h.
Piano, Guitar, Percussion (Drums), Music Theory, Composition, Music Technology
Bachelors: BA Hons. Music, 1st class (2019)
Ed
Joined: 29/11/2015 | Av. Price: £30.00 p.h.
Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory, Composition, Music Production
Bachelors: Music (2014)

Newest Composition Tutors

Timothy, Manchester
Joined: 15/06/2022 | Av. Price: £25.00 p.h.
Composition, Music Production, Music Technology
Bachelors: 2:! (2007)
Chris, Thornton Heath
Joined: 09/06/2022 | Av. Price: £40.00 p.h.
Bass Guitar, Composition, Music Production
Masters: Jazz & Composition (2013)
Filip
Joined: 01/06/2022 | Av. Price: £65.00 p.h.
Music Theory, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology
Masters: Jazz Guitar (2009)

Featured Composition Tutors

Jan Willem, Merton
Joined: 26/10/2020 | Av. Price: £35.00 p.h.
Music Theory, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology
Masters: Master of Composition (2020)
Robert, Southampton
Joined: 02/03/2018 | Av. Price: £25.00 p.h.
Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Composition, Music Production, Music Technology
Bachelors: BA in Music (2017)
Dennis, Norwich
Joined: 15/04/2011 | Av. Price: £22.48 p.h.
Trumpet, Keyboard, Music Theory, Composition, Music Technology, Ukulele
PGCE: Music and music management (1994)

Composition is an increasingly important element of both school examinations, and further college and university courses, therefore it's of no surprise that this is an increasingly popular area for private tuition. So, whether you're a budding Beethoven or are seeking to scrawl symphonies like Shostakovich, don't fret! First Tutors: Music can help you find a seasoned tutor to help!

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