Online Music Tutor Alex
Alex
BMus (Hons) Music Bachelor degree (2:1)
$59/hr
Graduate of the Reid School of Music at the University of Edinburgh. Alex specialises in composition and music theory, in which he has won several awards and commendations.
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University of Edinburgh - BMus (Hons) Music - Bachelor degree (2:1)
Graduate of the Reid School of Music at the University of Edinburgh. Alex specialises in composition and music theory, in which he has won several awards and commendations.
| Recent Students: 22 |
| Total Hours: 468 |
| Last Online: |
| All-time Students: 45 |
| Total Classes: 474 |
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| Recent Students: 22 | Total Hours: 468 | Last Online: |
| All-time Students: 45 | Total Classes: 474 | Signed Up: |
About Me
Alex is a working freelance pianist, tutor and composer. He has been fully immersed in the world of music since his own A-Level education. Having first picked up a keyboard at the age of 7, he has gone on to play for ensembles throughout the UK, and also pursues his own compositional and arranging projects.


After completing A-Level Music with an A grade, Alex went on to complete a degree in Music at the Reid School of Music at the University of Edinburgh. Here he focussed mainly on composition, studying with Peter Nelson and Stuart McRae, but also excelled in modules based on theory, aural and essay tests.


Alex has received acclaim and awards for his compositional and aural abilities. These include winning the 2014 Emre Araci and the 2016 Edinburgh University Brass Band Composition Competitions.
Tutor Experience
Music is all about confidence, and taking written exams in the subject is no exception. Alex’s sessions are designed to give all his tutees the confidence they need with all the tools required to achieve the best grades possible.
As music is such a broad subject, every session that Alex delivers is driven by his tutees, so that he can focus on which specific aspect of the syllabus they require his guidance with. His sessions are informal and light-hearted, to put his students at ease and encourage their creative flare.


Beyond online tutoring, Alex also has experience in:

1-to-1 in-person tutoring in A-Level Music Composition and Theory:
He has tutored a range of students who have required assistance in all areas of their A-Level Music programme, including composition, set works, essay questions, listening questions and aural skills.


Classroom experience in tutoring GCSE and A-Level Music:

For 3 years, Alex worked closely with the music department of a large high school and offered support to GCSE and A-Level students here. He delivered 1-to-1 support with compositions, performance recordings and wider classroom tutorials in A-Level set works.
Topic Expertise
Music Composition
Music Theory
Listening and Musicianship
Music Performance
Music History
A-Level Music
Client Reviews
very helpful!
Luca - Music
Alex has been very supporting throughout the past 18 months tailoring the lessons to meet the relevant need whether that was music theory, composition or practice papers. His enthusiasm and calm style has made learning easy and enjoyable. Without his fantastic input my son would not have been able to get through his GCSE Music!!
Martha - Music
Super helpful Q6 session, I found it really exciting that I was able to put together an intro and a paragraph in a shorter amount of time than before, and I am feeling more and more confident with the exam compared to when I first began the course :)
Martina - Music
Absolutely brilliant and unbelievably helpful whistle stop tour of Psycho! Thank you so much!!
Martina - Music
Just what Alec required. Thank you.
David - Music
Really lovely and understanding! Also very acknowledgeable and has helped a great deal. Would highly recommend.
Lydie - Music
such a friendly and helpful tutor! couldn't recommend a better teacher for music! cannot thank you enough
Lauren - Music
Professional, direct and fun : just what my son needed for pre-exam preparation. Back up material was provided and spot-on. Perfect.
David - Music
Great as always!
john - Music
Sinead - Music
Testimonials
We can’t recommend Alex enough. He has played a vital part in our Son’s revision programme and has been an amazing teacher, introducing motivational course work, revision aides and homework for continual learning and underpinning and strengthening existing knowledge.
Alex has greatly assisted and supported in every aspect of the A level syllabus with the set works, theory, listening skills etc
Our Son has truly benefited under Alex’s supervision and direction and will undoubtedly obtain a better grade because of this.
I could not have done this exam without Alex!! Will definitely be recommending him to other people as well. Cannot thank him enough for all of his help:)
L found your sessions very helpful and reassuring and giving her more and more confidence each time that she can actually do it!
Tutoring Subjects
Background Checks
Verified
Qualifications
BMus (Hons) Music
A Levels in Music, English and Mathematics (Grades: AAA)
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