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TutorLab connects parents with qualified Music Theory tutors across the UK. GCSE Music Theory tutors typically charge £35–£55/hour; A-Level specialists £45–£70. Browse tutors and contact them directly, one all-in price.
Browse 41 Music Theory tutors available across the UK, online and in-person. Compare rates and enquire directly, one all-in price, no commission.
Cost
Music Theory tutors in the UK on TutorLab list rates from £17.25 to £32.20 per hour, across 41 tutor profiles. You pay the tutor's own rate directly with no agency commission, so the price you see is the price you pay.
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Music Theory tutoring prepares students for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall theory grades 1 through 8, as well as A-Level Music theory components. It covers notation, rhythm, pitch, keys, harmony, counterpoint and score analysis, the foundational knowledge that underpins all instrument practice and musical study.
Many students who play instruments fluently struggle with music theory because they have learned to play by ear or by rote without connecting to the underlying notation and harmony, a theory tutor bridges that gap and unlocks faster progress on the instrument as well.
Music Theory tutors in the UK typically charge £25–£50/hr. Online theory tutoring is particularly well-suited to the subject, sessions involve working through notation, exercises and listening examples that work equally well on screen as in person.
Yes, ABRSM requires students to pass Grade 5 Theory (or an approved alternative) before entering for Grade 6, 7 or 8 practical exams. Trinity Guildhall has a similar requirement. A tutor can prepare students for Grade 5 Theory efficiently in 8–15 sessions depending on existing knowledge.
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