Music Theory Tutor

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company; Brampton; Remote; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote tutoring

Weekly payments

AI-assisted prep tools

Job summary

Varsity Tutors in Canada is seeking a knowledgeable Music Theory tutor to join our live online platform. You’ll set your own hours, teach one-on-one sessions, and help students master notation, scales, harmony, and ear training.

You’ll earn up to 40/hour, get paid twice weekly, and enjoy AI-assisted tools to streamline prep. Remote tutoring with flexible scheduling fits around your other commitments.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of notation, scales, intervals, chords, and harmony.
• Ability to explain Roman numeral analysis and voice leading clearly.
• Experience teaching harmonic analysis, ear training, and four-part harmony.
• Strong communication and flexible, student-centered teaching approach.
• Familiarity with AP Music Theory and college-level coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tutor music theory concepts to individual students online.
• Guide students through notation, analysis, and problem solving.
• Adapt lessons to student needs and provide clear explanations.
• Utilize platform tools to generate engaging instruction and practice.
• Maintain professional and engaging tutoring sessions.

Skills

Music theory knowledge

Online tutoring

Teaching and pedagogy

Communication skills

Adaptable instruction

Curriculum awareness

Tools

Live Learning Platform

Tutor Copilot

Job description

About The Job

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Music Theory tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.

About The Job

The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Music Theory tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to set your own schedule, earn competitive rates, and make a real impact on students' academic success and understanding. All from the comfort of your home.

Why Join Our Platform?

• Earn incrementally higher pay for each session with the same student, reaching up to $40/hour.
• Get paid up to twice per week, ensuring fast and reliable compensation for the tutoring sessions you conduct and invoice.
• Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like.
• Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform. No commuting required.
• Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise.
• Our AI-powered Tutor Copilot enhances your sessions with real-time instructional support, lesson generation, and engagement features, helping you save prep time and focus on impactful teaching.
• We handle the logistics—you just invoice for your tutoring sessions, and we take care of payments.
  
  

What We Look For In a Music Theory Tutor

• Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, chord progressions, rhythm, meter, harmony, counterpoint, form analysis, and ear training. Ability to explain Roman numeral analysis, voice leading rules, four-part chorale writing, and formal structures while preparing students for AP Music Theory, college music courses, and conservatory auditions.
• Conceptual Teaching & Problem-Solving: Skilled at teaching harmonic analysis, part-writing, and aural skills development. Guides students through identifying intervals and chords by ear, writing four-part harmony following voice leading rules, analyzing musical form, realizing figured bass, and sight-singing with solfege. Emphasizes connecting theoretical knowledge to practical musicianship and applies music theory to composition, arranging, and performance interpretation.
• Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with music theory curricula and common challenges such as aural interval identification, mastering voice leading rules, and analyzing chromatic harmony. Adapts instruction using ear training software, part-writing exercises, and score analysis to support students from beginning theory through advanced AP Music Theory, college coursework, and conservatory preparation.
• Effective Teaching Methods: Ability to identify concepts students commonly struggle with, explain material using multiple approaches, and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and styles.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, engaging teaching style.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and student needs.
  
  

Ways To Connect With Students

• 1-on-1 Online Tutoring - Provide personalized instruction to individual students.
• Instant Tutoring - Accept on-demand tutoring requests whenever you're available.
  
  

About Varsity Tutors And 1-on-1 Online Tutoring

Our mission is to transform the way people learn by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to create personalized learning experiences. Through 1-on-1 Online Tutoring, students receive customized instruction that helps them achieve their learning goals. Our platform is designed to match students with the right tutors, fostering better outcomes and a passion for learning.

Please note: Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia or Puerto Rico.