Music Theory Lessons
One-to-one private lessons in music theory, for adults and kids
Individual lessons can be the best way to learn, especially if you have specific gaps in your knowledge that you want to fill.
Private lessons can also be helpful if you have a deadline for passing a theory exam, perhaps as a prerequisite for practical exams.
These lessons can be tailored to your own goals and circumstances.
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Why learn music theory?
If you learn to sing or play a musical instrument, and do exams, sooner or later you will need a theory qualification as a prerequisite. But a much better reason is that music theory enables you to understand what is really happening in the music you play. Understanding the music helps you play more sensitively, appreciate music and its context more, and can help you to compose music yourself.
Additional material
The study of music theory is most useful when it is applied to other aspects of music. Susan’s lessons always relate theoretical concepts to real practical musical situations, as much as possible to the student’s own experience. Music examples are taken from both classical and contemporary music, and extra material is added to enrich the concepts learned.
Location: in person or online via Zoom
Susan’s studio is located in Jarrett St Leichhardt, in Sydney’s inner west. Lessons can also take place in an online format via Zoom.
Pricing
- 45 minute weekly lesson $90.00 (early primary age)
- 60 minute weekly lesson $120.00 (late primary, high school and adults)
- 60 minute casual lesson $140.00
Fees include GST. The current Music Teachers Association minimum recommended rate is $121.00 per hour inclusive of GST. More information about Susan’s Studio Policy terms and conditions can be found here.
Teaching term dates 2025
Lessons are held during NSW public school terms. There are no lessons on public holidays or during school holidays. Lessons do take place on pupil free days.
- Term 1: 3 February to 11 April
- Term 2: 28 April to 4 July
- Term 3: 21 July to 26 September
- Term 4: 13 October to 17 December
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Music Theory Classes
Prefer to learn in a group? Explore short workshops and extended courses on various aspects of music theory, in small friendly groups
What people say
Read more testimonials about Susan’s music theory courses“Excellent – and thoroughly enjoyable – Susan is a gifted educator and communicator. Susan is capable of explaining complex concepts in a variety of ways!”
“Susan’s teaching methods are very good in her use of musical examples of the theory both recorded and on the piano. She has the skill and innate ability to understand when a student grasps a concept” - Evan, West Ryde