Music Theory

Understand the Language of Music. Prepare for Theory Exams with Confidence.

Whether you're a complete beginner or working toward a graded theory exam, Tyne Tunes offers structured and engaging music theory lessons designed to build your knowledge and deepen your understanding of how music works.

Our theory lessons support practical playing by helping you read music fluently, understand musical structure, and develop analytical listening skills. They're also ideal for students preparing for ABRSM, Trinity, or other graded music theory exams, from Grades 1 to 8.

What to Expect in a Typical Lesson

Music theory can seem intimidating, but our expert tutors break it down into manageable steps. Lessons are designed to be clear, interactive, and tailored to your pace and level. A typical session includes:

• Topic-based learning (aligned with your grade level)

  Written exercises and real music examples

  Practice exam questions and mock papers

  Connections to your instrument or composition work

We offer individual and small-group sessions, either in-person or online.