Music theory
- Notation and rhythm
- Scales and keys
- Intervals and chords
- Harmony
- Musical terminology
- Score reading
- Grade 5 theory preparation where appropriate
Music tuition
Music Theory, GCSE, A-Level & Composition Tuition
Specialist one-to-one support is available for students who need help with the theoretical, academic or creative aspects of music — alongside, or independently of, piano lessons.
Sessions are shaped around the student's course, examination or particular difficulty, with the aim of genuine understanding rather than memorised rules.
GCSE music support
- Music theory
- Musical analysis
- Listening skills
- Composition development
- Revision
- Examination preparation
- Support understanding course material
A-Level music support
- Advanced theory
- Harmony
- Analysis
- Score reading
- Composition
- Musical understanding
- Revision and examination preparation
Composition tuition
- Generating musical ideas
- Melody, harmony and rhythm
- Structure and form
- Texture and instrumentation
- Notation
- Developing existing ideas
- Reviewing and refining compositions with constructive feedback
Academic integrity
Composition tuition helps the student develop their own work and musical understanding. I do not write or complete assessed GCSE, A-Level or other coursework for students; support is given through teaching, discussion and constructive feedback on the student's own ideas.
ABRSM
ABRSM practical and theory preparation
Preparation is available for ABRSM practical piano examinations and for ABRSM music theory, including Grade 5 theory where a student needs it for further practical grades.
Work covers the requirements of the grade — pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight reading and aural, or the written theory paper — alongside the musicianship that sits behind them. Examinations remain entirely optional.