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Music tutors in the UK
TutorLab connects students with Music tutors across the UK for GCSE Music, A-Level Music, music theory and instrumental lessons. Whether the priority is the written components, composition coursework or Grade 5 theory, a specialist Music tutor helps. Browse profiles and enquire directly.
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Browse 94 Music tutors available across the UK, online and in-person. Compare rates and enquire directly, one all-in price, no commission.
Cost
How much does a Music tutor cost in the UK?
Music tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £11.50 to £34.50 per hour, across 94 tutor profiles. You pay the tutor's own rate directly with no agency commission, so the price you see is the price you pay.
What affects the price
- Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
- Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
- Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
- Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.
Rich Hamer
Guitar teacher in Plymouth
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GuitarMusicDegree
£11.50/hrAvailability not confirmed
Rich Hamer, Guitar tutor in Plymouth→
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Eilidh McKell
Experienced Music and Art tutor in Ryedale, North Yorkshire
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MusicArtGCSEKS3
£17.25–£28.75/hrAvailability not confirmed
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Joss Kidd
Guitar teacher in Exeter
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GuitarMusic TheoryAdult
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Charlotte Clemson
Suzuki violin lessons for children in Fulham
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ViolinMusicKS1KS2
Rate on enquiryAvailable
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Louise Allen
Piano teacher in Oxford, ABRSM examiner
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PianoMusicAdult
Rate on enquiryAvailable
Louise Allen, Piano tutor in Oxford→
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Rachel Watson
Music tuition in UK — online and in-person
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MusicGCSEA-Level
£34.50–£63.25/hrAvailable
Rachel Watson, Music tutor in UK→
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Litera Centre
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MathsEnglishGCSEIGCSE
Rate on enquiryAvailable
Litera Centre, Maths tutor→
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Jenna Brown
Singing teacher and vocal health specialist in Bristol
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SingingMusicAdult
Rate on enquiryAvailable
Jenna Brown, Singing tutor→
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Philip Roger May
One-to-one Music tuition in Cardiff
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MusicGCSEA-Level
£34.50–£63.25/hrAvailable
Philip Roger May, Music tutor in Cardiff→
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Fiona Crawley
Experienced Music tutor based in UK
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MusicGCSEA-Level
£34.50–£63.25/hrAvailable
Fiona Crawley, Music tutor in UK→
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Jennifer Heron
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SingingMusic
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Victor Iaguise
UK-based Music tutor | GCSE, A-Level and beyond
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MusicGCSEA-Level
£34.50–£63.25/hrAvailable
Victor Iaguise, Music tutor in UK→
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About Music tuition
Music tutoring covers instrumental lessons, music theory, composition and preparation for GCSE and A-Level Music examinations. Whether your child is working towards Grade 5 theory, preparing for an ensemble audition or studying Music Technology, a specialist tutor provides the structured support that school lessons rarely offer.
GCSE and A-Level Music requires both practical performance and theoretical knowledge, students who excel at playing often struggle with the written components, and a tutor can bridge that gap.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Music tutor cost in the UK?
GCSE and A-Level Music tutors charge £28–£55/hour. Instrumental tutors (piano, guitar, violin, singing) charge £25–£55/hour depending on experience and grade level. ABRSM and Trinity exam specialists often charge £35–£60/hour.
Can a Music tutor help with A-Level composition?
Yes. A-Level Music composition (25% of marks in most specifications) requires students to write in the style of set works and develop an original piece. A composition tutor provides feedback on harmonic language, structure, orchestration and style, things that are hard to improve without personalised feedback.
What does GCSE Music theory involve?
GCSE Music theory underpins all four areas of study: performing, composing, listening, and appraising. Key concepts include rhythm, melody, harmony, tonality, texture, structure, and the use of musical elements in set works. A tutor helps students build confidence with written theory and applied listening skills.
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