Music Theory is a crucial skill in the development of many performers, instrumentalists sand musicians. Understanding the way we interpret and present music is often crucial to expanding our skills and participating in musical projects.
For young musicians, Grade 5 Theory is also the barrier to progressing through higher instrumental or singing grades- which are important for UCAS points and higher education.
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As a lover of music theory, allow me to guide you through the various knowledge required with personal regular sessions, tailored to your requirements, past experience and learning preferences. Whether you're starting at Grade 1 as a complete novice, or just need a few sessions to brush up before your Grade 5 Exam, I can help prepare you for success!
Available Packages:
Standard Rate: £20 per hour
Standard music theory lessons last 1 hour.
30 minute (£10)/ 90 minute (£30) and 2 hour lessons (£40) are available on request (subject to scheduling).
All prices cover teaching time and regular feedback and support.
All students will be required to purchase the relevant Grade workbook to use during the sessions themselves before embarking on the course.
Past paper examples and marking will be provided as part of each package.
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AT PRESENT ALL SESSIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY DUE TO COVID-19.
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STANDARD PAY-AS-YOU GO MODEL: Lessons provided at your request until you're ready to take the relevant exam grade! Can also be used for one-off sessions to drop in and ask specific questions or get help on a particular topic. (£20/hour)
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GRADE 1-5 PACKAGE: Unlimited lessons (at £20/hour) provided weekly (or scheduled to your request) taking you right from novice to Grade 5 expert. Includes marked past papers at all levels and exam preparation and advice throughout.
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GRADE 1 PACKAGE: 10 lessons, provided weekly (or scheduled to your request) working through the Grade 1 syllabus, concluding in 2 past papers marked with feedback. (£200)
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GRADE 2 PACKAGE: 10 lessons, provided weekly (or scheduled to your request) working through the Grade 2 syllabus, concluding in 2 past papers marked with feedback. (£200)
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GRADE 3 PACKAGE: 10 lessons, provided weekly (or scheduled to your request) working through the Grade 3 syllabus, concluding in 2 past papers marked with feedback. (£200)
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GRADE 4 PACKAGE: 15 lessons, provided weekly (or scheduled to your request) working through the Grade 4 syllabus, concluding in 2 past papers marked with feedback. (£300)
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GRADE 5 PACKAGE: 15 lessons, provided weekly (or scheduled to your request) working through the Grade 5 syllabus, concluding in 2 past papers marked with feedback. (£300)
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TWO GRADES COMBINATION PACKAGE: Combine two successive individual grade packages (between 20-25 lessons provided weekly or scheduled to your request), and receive a 10% discount! Work through both syllabuses back-to-back, concluding in 2 past papers marked with feedback for each grade. (£360/ £450/ £540 depending on the grade combinations)
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MUSIC THEORY EXAM PREPARATION SESSIONS: A crash-course 1 hour session to prepare you for a music theory exam (Grades 1-5). You'll be provided with key content, example questions and advice for how to conduct the exam and deal with the challenges. (£20)
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MUSIC THEORY PAST PAPER MARKING AND FEEDBACK: Send me your past papers and I will mark them and provide you with feedback on your answers and how to improve going forward. (£10 per paper)
Please note, each successive grade package will contain assumed knowledge and understanding of content introduced and covered in the previous grades. Individual grade courses will not re-cover these areas, so please book your package accordingly based on your existing musical understanding. ​
TESTIMONIALS
"I have been working with Nicholas for the past year on music theory both face to face and via Zoom (through pandemic and all) during which time we’ve worked through Grades 1-4. I’ve really enjoyed these sessions and am delighted in the amount of progress I have made; Nicholas is a genuinely great teacher and makes theory easy to grasp and understand, whilst being a really nice guy to spend time with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nicholas to anyone who would like support in learning music theory. "
Sam Cockman- Regular Student (Grades 1-5)