Music theory tuition
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Learn the theory.
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Grades 1-5
In person, or online.
Whether you play guitar or another instrument, you can start your music theory journey grades 1-5 online. Learning in a supportive online group or one to one environment. Stay motivated and confident in a structured work flow achieve for personal satisfaction or DofE skills awards.
ABRSM
Music Theory – online
ABRSM is internationally recognised for its high standards, fair assessments, and over 130 years of excellence in music education. Personally, I would describe them as the ‘grand parent’ of exam boards. You’re able to take the exam at any time online, using their exam software.
One to one
One to one or group
Whether one to one or group tuition, offering a fun, engaging, and structured learning environment for students of all levels. These sessions are designed to build confidence, develop musical skills, and prepare students for ABRSM exams using ABRSM work books. Exams are completed at a time to suit you.
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Hey Guitar Player, Learn the theory.
Music theory tuition, geared towards general musicianship. Learning theory with ABRSM, will provide you with a solid framework of knowledge that you can build from. Talking to other guitar players about ‘guitar theory’ is great, but you want to be able to communciate generically across the range of instruments in a language that makes sense to them too.
Online exams & tuition
Complete grades 1-5 when you feel ready and at a time to suit your schedule. Lessons are conveniently available online too at the same time each week. You’ll receive 41 lessons per accedemic year (September – 31st July). Lessons are term time.
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Whether you want to just want to learn music theory and work through the grades or you’d like to mix it up and spend some time applying the music theory you’ve learned with an hours tuition each week, you can either book a half hour or a block of four at either the 30, 45 or 60 minute rate.
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Grades 1-5 (ABRSM)
Grade 1
ABRSM
Grade 1 introduces the basics of music notation, including the stave, clefs, and simple note values. Students learn time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4), basic key signatures (C, G, and F major), and simple dynamics like p and f. The focus is on reading, writing, and understanding very simple musical elements.
Grade 2
ABRSM
Grade 2 expands on Grade 1 with more key signatures (up to two sharps or flats) and introduces compound time like 6/8. Students learn dotted notes, ties, slurs, and articulation marks such as staccato. It builds confidence in interpreting and writing more complex rhythms and melodies.
Grade 3
ABRSM
Grade 3 includes key signatures up to four sharps/flats and introduces minor scales. Students learn about tonic triads, triplets, and simple transposition. It deepens understanding of musical form, rhythm, and harmony. You’l be confidently communicating the language of music too.
Grade 4
ABRSM
Grade 4-5 introduces cadences, musical texture, and more advanced transposition. Key signatures now include up to five sharps/flats, with a focus on both harmonic and melodic minor scales. Students analyze form, recognize chords, and explore more refined musical terminology.
Grade 5
ABRSM
Grade 5 introduces cadences, musical texture, and more advanced transposition. Key signatures now include up to five sharps/flats, with a focus on both harmonic and melodic minor scales. Students analyze form, recognize chords, and explore more refined musical terminology.
Musical confidence (any age)
In person, or online, any instrument.
Whether you play guitar or another instrument, you can start your music theory journey grades 1-5 online. Learning in a supportive online group or one to one environment. Stay motivated and confident in a structured work flow achieve for personal satisfaction or DofE skills awards.
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Online exams Grades 1-5
ABRSM is internationally recognised for its high standards, fair assessments, and over 130 years of excellence in music education. Personally, I would describe them as the ‘grand parent’ of exam boards. You’re able to take the exam at any time online, using their exam software.
Music GCSE
Give confidence
If you’re considering music as one of your GCSE’s, grade 5 music theory will place you miles ahead and give you knowledge that’s above and beyond the average for your class. You’ll be able to work hard with the knowledge that supports you to achieve the music GCSE requirements & perhaps Gold DofE
DofE
Learn a new skill!
Whether one to one or group tuition, offering a fun, engaging, and structured learning environment for students of all levels. These sessions are designed to build confidence, develop musical skills, and prepare students for ABRSM exams using ABRSM work books. Exams are completed at a time to suit you.
Learn the Theory.
Online, in person, a mix?