Skip to content
Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in, and optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics and signup attribution) to understand how people find and use TutorLab. No advertising or cross-site tracking.

Cookie policy · Privacy policy

TutorLab
For tutorsFind a tutorPricingBlogAbout
Sign inFind a tutor
For tutorsGet found and run the whole businessFind a tutorSearch independent UK tutors freePricingSimple plans with a 14-day free trialBlogGuides for tutors and familiesAboutWhy TutorLab exists
Sign inFind a tutor
Free to search and message · one all-in price
HomeFind a tutorMusic Theory tutorsReading

Berkshire

Music Theory tutors in Reading

No Music Theory tutors currently list Reading on TutorLab. Online Music Theory tutors cover Reading UK-wide, with rates from £17.25/hr, or request a tutor free and we introduce up to three who fit. one all-in price.

Reviews only from real, paid lessonsOne all-in priceContact tutors freeNo reply within 48 hours? We introduce you to more tutors, automatically.How verification worksDBS & safeguarding guide1,416+ tutors listed

33 enquiries sent to tutors this month

Tell us what you need, get matched free

One form, up to three likely responders. We ask response-ready tutors to answer within 24 hours.

One form → up to 3 likely responders. No account, one all-in price.
Who is the student? (optional)

We ask because before we introduce a tutor to an under-18 we require two unrelated references, sight of their qualifications and a verified enhanced DBS.

Free to enquire, no commitment. Not the right fit? We will match you with more tutors, free.

Tell us what you need, get matched free

One form, up to three likely responders. We ask response-ready tutors to answer within 24 hours.

One form → up to 3 likely responders. No account, one all-in price.
Who is the student? (optional)

We ask because before we introduce a tutor to an under-18 we require two unrelated references, sight of their qualifications and a verified enhanced DBS.

Free to enquire, no commitment. Not the right fit? We will match you with more tutors, free.

No Music Theory tutors list Reading yet

These Music Theory tutors teach online and work with students across the UK, including Reading. Or use the form above and we introduce up to three who fit, free.

IC

Imogen Cox

Clarinet teacher in Exeter

No verified reviews yet
Music TheoryClarinetAdultExeter
Rate on enquiryAvailability not confirmed
Imogen Cox, Music Theory tutor in Exeter→
Message
EM

Eilidh McKell

Experienced Music and Art tutor in Ryedale, North Yorkshire

No verified reviews yet
Music TheoryMusicGCSEKS3Ryedale, North Yorkshire
£17.25–£28.75/hrAvailability not confirmed
Eilidh McKell, Music Theory tutor in Ryedale, North Yorkshire→
Message
JK

Joss Kidd

Guitar teacher in Exeter

No verified reviews yet
Music TheoryGuitarAdultExeter
Rate on enquiryAvailability not confirmed
Joss Kidd, Music Theory tutor in Exeter→
Message
RB

Richard Brown

No verified reviews yet
Music TheoryPianoOnline
Rate on enquiryAvailable
Richard Brown, Music Theory tutor→
Message
AD

Andrew Davies

Piano teacher in Exeter

No verified reviews yet
Music TheoryPianoOnline
Rate on enquiryAvailable
Andrew Davies, Music Theory tutor→
Message
ET

Esme Tong

Piano, flute and music theory in Sheffield

No verified reviews yet
Music TheoryPianoSheffield
Rate on enquiryAvailable
Esme Tong, Music Theory tutor in Sheffield→
Message

Browse all Music Theory tutors →

Can't see the right tutor?

Tell us what you need. We shortlist up to three likely responders.

One form → up to 3 likely responders. No account, one all-in price.
Who is the student? (optional)

We ask because before we introduce a tutor to an under-18 we require two unrelated references, sight of their qualifications and a verified enhanced DBS.

Free to enquire, no commitment. Not the right fit? We will match you with more tutors, free.

Cost

How much does a Music Theory tutor cost in Reading?

Music Theory tutor rates in Reading vary with level, experience and whether sessions are online or in person. Compare the tutor profiles on this page to see each tutor's own hourly rate directly, with one all-in price. See typical UK tutor rates →

What affects the price

  1. Level: A-Level and exam-specialist tuition costs more than primary or KS3.
  2. Tutor experience: subject specialists and ex-examiners charge more.
  3. Format: online sessions are usually a little cheaper than in person.
  4. Frequency: some tutors offer a lower rate for regular weekly blocks.

About Music Theory tuition in Reading

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.

Reading has a well-established tuition market, with many families also seeking 11 Plus preparation for grammar school entry.

Every Music Theory tutor listed for Reading sets their own rates and availability, so families across Berkshire can compare tutor profiles side by side rather than going through an agency. Whether you need weekly in-person sessions or flexible online lessons, you can message a Music Theory tutor directly and arrange a first lesson on your own terms.

Music Theory tuition in Reading

Berkshire is one of the few southern counties with a real state grammar system, and it is split in two. Slough's four grammar schools (Herschel, Langley, St Bernard's Catholic and Upton Court) share a single GL Assessment test through the Slough Consortium, with a qualifying score of 111 - the top 35% of the cohort sitting it - so one exam keeps four schools in play. Reading's two do not share: Kendrick School uses GL Assessment papers while Reading School's entrance test is produced by FSCE and includes creative writing alongside English and maths, so a child applying to both must register and sit each separately.

In-person tutoring is common across Reading, Slough and the wider county, and online sessions are widely used to reach a tutor who knows one specific test format rather than the general 11-plus.

Source: Upton Court Grammar School (Slough Consortium member) admissions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Music Theory tutor in Reading cost?

Tutors on TutorLab currently list rates from £17.25 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and the level of study. On TutorLab, tutors set their own rates and you can see them before you make contact, with no surprises.

Should I choose an online or in-person Music Theory tutor in Reading?

No Music Theory tutor currently lists Reading itself, so online is the practical route: online Music Theory tutors across the UK cover Berkshire by video call with shared whiteboards and screen sharing, and you get specialists rather than whoever happens to live nearby. Each profile states whether the tutor teaches online, in person or both.

How do I find a good Music Theory tutor in Reading?

Two ways on TutorLab. Browse the Music Theory profiles on this page, compare each tutor's own rate, background and reviews, and message the ones that fit directly. Or, if nobody here looks right, use the request form on this page: tell us what your child needs and we introduce up to three matching tutors, free. There are one all-in price either way, and you deal with the tutor directly from the first message.

Other subjects in Reading

StatisticsReading SupportIELTSPortugueseArabicRussianJapaneseCommon Entrance

Music Theory tutors in other areas

TorquayTruroWeston-super-MareYeovilWeymouthBarnstapleStevenageWelwyn Garden City

Popular tutor searches

GCSE maths tutors in TamworthGCSE religious studies tutorsMaths tutors in WirralEnglish tutors in WorthingCriminology tutorsFilm studies tutors in LondonFilm studies tutors in CambridgeEnglish tutors in King's Lynn

Music Theory tutors by year group

Find a Music Theorytutor matched to your child's exact stage, from primary through to GCSE and A-Level.

Year 1 Music TheoryYear 2 Music TheoryYear 3 Music TheoryYear 4 Music TheoryYear 5 Music TheoryYear 6 Music TheoryYear 7 Music TheoryYear 8 Music TheoryYear 9 Music TheoryYear 10 Music TheoryYear 11 Music TheoryYear 12 Music TheoryYear 13 Music Theory

Choosing a Music Theory tutor: helpful guides

How to choose a tutorQuestions to ask a tutorIs private tutoring worth it?Music Theory tutor rates in the UK11 Plus pass rates near ReadingPreparing for the 11 plusSummer tutoring

Are you a Music Theory tutor in Reading?

Get listed in this directory, free

Create your profile in 60 seconds. Parents searching for Music Theory tutors in Reading will find you directly, with no agency middleman and no commission on your own students.

Create your free profile

£0 today. 14-day free trial.

TutorLab

The all-in-one workspace and public directory for independent UK tutors.

Product

PlatformPricingFor tutorsFor agenciesRun a tutoring businessStart free trialInvoicing software

Parents

Find a tutorGet matchedParent sign inVerificationGuides

Free tools

All free toolsLesson planParent reportInvoice generator

Company

AboutResearchSecurityContact HarryStatus
© 2026 TutorLab · Made in the UK for tutors who run their own business.
PrivacyTermsCookies
Get matched free