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What our Music tutors help with

Building confidence with tricky Music topics and knowledge gaps
Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

Available tutors

Meet a few of our high-performing Music specialists.

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Owen Evans

Music, and Musical Instrument Specialist

Lumsden, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

GuitarMusicMusic PerformanceMusic Technology+1 more

Holds over 8 years' of online teaching experience.
Owen holds over 18 Years' experience teaching & in the Music industry.
Received over 1 million views & listens on Spotify, Youtube & social media.
A professional songwriter in all genres.
Over 10 years' experience using Logic Pro-x.
Owen has worked with Grammy-winning producers.

Owen Evans is a UK guitar tutor with 18+ years in teaching and the music industry, including 8+ years of online tutoring. He supports ABRSM/Rockschool, GCSE and A-Level Music, plus songwriting and Logic Pro X production with tailored lesson plans.

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Stacy Jarvis

Music and Russian Specialist

Manchester, United Kingdom

£35.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

MusicMusic PerformanceMusic TheoryPiano+2 more

She currently teaches Music at a primary school and provides private Violin lessons to a diverse range of students, including children with SEN.
Holds a Masters degree in Musicology from the University of Manchester.
Currently studying for her Doctorate of Music at the University of Birmingham, focusing on the conceptualisation of artistic ideas in nocturnes.
Holds a Bachelors degree in Violin Performance from the Royal Northern College of Music.
Has extensive experience teaching violin and piano to students of all ages, from Year 1 primary students to adult learners.

Manchester-based piano tutor and Russian tutor teaching violin, Music Theory, and GCSE/A Level Music; primary/secondary school teacher since 2019 with SEN experience, Masters in Musicology and current doctoral study. Lesson reports included; homework available.

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Abigail Ajala

Music, and Musical Instrument Specialist

Rushmere St Andrew, United Kingdom

£45.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

GuitarMusicMusic PerformanceMusic Technology+2 more

Over 11 years' of Music teaching experience.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music.
Has been the vocal coach for the Stagecoach Performing Arts School (Ipswich).
Teaches guitar, ukulele, piano (up to intermediate), vocals, and music theory.

Abigail Ajala is a guitar tutor with 11+ years’ teaching experience, BA in Commercial Music, and Stagecoach Performing Arts (Ipswich) vocal coach. She is also a piano tutor (to intermediate) teaching ukulele and music theory for ages 4+, KS1–3, GCSE and A Level; online and Suffolk-based.

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David Knight

Music Specialist

Chippenham, United Kingdom

£60.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

MusicMusic PerformanceMusic TechnologyMusic Theory+1 more

Holds a Degree in Composition from Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Over five years of teaching experience.
Currently teaches Composition to A-Level Music students with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
Holds A*, A for English Literature and Music at A-Level.
Holds 6 A*s and 2 As for Music, English (Literature and Language), Mathematics, History, Geography, and Science at GCSE level.

Guildhall-trained composer offering online tutoring in GCSE & A-Level Music, composition and music theory; teaches remotely or in-person in Wiltshire, with 5+ years’ experience and session reports plus optional homework.

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Match Me With an AS Level Music Tutor

Find a tutor who can support AS Level Music as a qualification, not just as a general music lesson. Latimer lets parents compare tutor profiles, rates and availability before enquiring, with online one-to-one support for performance, composition, appraising, revision planning and confidence.

Why choose Latimer for AS Level Music tutoring?

AS Level Music tutoring should feel different from a generic music lesson. A suitable tutor can help your child connect the three strands that appear across current AS and A-Level Music specifications: performing, composing and appraising or listening.

Latimer helps families compare individual tutor profiles before enquiring. You can look at a tutor’s Music background, rate, availability and experience, then contact the tutor directly rather than buying a fixed package.

Qualification-focused support for performance, composition, set-work understanding, aural skills and written analysis.
One-to-one help that can be shaped around the student’s board, instrument or voice, current marks and school feedback.
Tutor comparison before contact, so parents can weigh subject fit, teaching style, rate and availability.
Flexible online tuition that can work around sixth-form schedules, rehearsals and coursework deadlines.

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Find an AS Level Music tutor

How comparing and contacting tutors works

Latimer’s tutor journey is built around direct comparison and direct contact. That helps when Music support is specific: one student may need composition feedback, another may need appraising essays, and another may need a structured performance plan.

Use the enquiry stage to describe the student’s board, current component strengths, instrument or voice, recent school feedback and what would make lessons feel successful. Latimer describes a free introductory conversation, so the family can check fit before arranging regular lessons.

Shortlist tutors from profile evidence rather than choosing only by price.
Use the introductory conversation to test fit before arranging regular lessons.
Agree how lessons will use recordings, scores, shared documents, homework and parent updates.
Keep the plan flexible if the student’s weak area changes after mocks or feedback.

Shortlist
Compare subject specialism, level fit, rate, availability, profile badges and teaching style.
Enquire
Message the tutor with the exam board, component needs, schedule and goals.
Intro conversation
Ask how the tutor would support performance, composition and appraising/listening.
First lesson
Start with a diagnostic and agree a realistic plan for lessons, homework and review.
Adjust
Use mock results, school feedback and student confidence to refine the focus.

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Pricing, tutor types and what affects fit

Each Latimer tutor sets their own rate, so the most useful price comparison is on the tutor profile itself. Latimer’s published How it Works guidance says student, graduate and full-time tutor style profiles are usually £20–£30 per hour, while current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers are usually £25–£50 per hour.

Those are guide ranges rather than a fixed AS Level Music price. For this subject, fit matters as much as the rate: a student who needs weekly composition accountability may need a different profile from a student who wants examiner-style essay feedback or performance coaching before a recording deadline.

Compare the rate with the tutor’s Music background, availability and component strengths.
Ask whether the tutor is most confident with performance, composition, appraising/listening, theory or written analysis.
Latimer describes pay-as-you-go lessons, invoicing after lessons and notice before charging a saved card.
Use the introductory conversation to test fit before committing to regular lessons.

Student, graduate or full-time tutor: Latimer’s published guide says these profiles are usually £20–£30 per hour; useful for confidence-building, regular practice and relatable study support.
Current or retired teacher, examiner or lecturer: Latimer’s published guide says these profiles are usually £25–£50 per hour; useful where assessment experience or classroom expertise matters.
Specialist Music tutor: May suit students who need composition, aural skills, theory, set works or practical performance planning.
SEND-aware tutor: Worth discussing where the student benefits from particular routines, pacing, communication style or confidence support.
Payment and commitment: Use the profile rate and Latimer’s pay-as-you-go guidance rather than assuming a package or fixed subject price.

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Online AS Level Music lessons and honest near-me handling

Many families search for a Music tutor near them, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. Latimer is online-first; in-person lessons may be possible only where a tutor and family are close enough and both agree.

Online AS Music tuition can work well because much of the qualification can be discussed through recordings, scores, composition files, shared notes, aural extracts and written feedback.

Recordings can be reviewed between lessons to identify timing, communication, confidence and interpretation points.
Scores, lead sheets, written descriptions and composition drafts can be discussed on screen.
Aural and appraising practice can use guided listening, vocabulary, set-work notes and essay planning.
Parents can prioritise subject fit and availability rather than only choosing from local instrumental teachers.

Online one-to-one tutor: Strong for diagnosis, appraising work, composition feedback, shared notes, revision planning and flexible scheduling.
Local instrumental teacher: Useful for instrument technique, but may not cover AS Music composition, appraising or board-specific writing.
School support: Important for official assessment arrangements and class teaching, but some students need more individual practice and feedback.
Self-study resources: Helpful for revision, but they cannot diagnose why a composition, performance plan or essay is losing marks.

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Credentials, safeguarding cues and realistic outcomes

A strong AS Level Music tutor profile should make it easier to judge fit before you enquire. Look for the tutor’s Music background, relevant qualifications, teaching or tutoring experience, rate, availability, profile badges and whether they mention performance, composition, appraising or exam-board experience.

A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but no tutor can guarantee a particular grade. For safety and trust cues such as DBS badges, read the individual tutor profile rather than assuming every tutor has the same background.

Check whether the tutor’s profile mentions the student’s board or component need.
Ask how the tutor gives feedback after lessons and whether they set reasonable homework.
Check profile badges and credentials individually, especially for DBS, qualified-teacher or examiner claims.
Be wary of any provider promising fixed grade outcomes; Music assessment still depends on student work, centre rules and board requirements.

Profile evidence: Subject specialism, rates, availability, qualifications, badges and stated tutoring experience.
Good fit questions: Ask about board, component focus, homework, feedback, parent updates and online lesson format.
Realistic outcome: Tutoring can improve preparation and confidence, but it should not be sold as a grade guarantee.

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What AS Level Music tutors can help with

Current Music specifications show why AS Music tuition needs to be broad. Students are usually balancing practical performance, composition and appraising or listening work, so tutoring should identify the weakest strand rather than treating the subject as one general skill.

The exact components, timings and set areas vary by awarding body, but the three-strand pattern gives parents a useful way to compare tutor strengths.

Performance support can include recital planning, contrasting pieces, interpretation and mock recording review.
Composition support can include brief analysis, structure, harmony, notation choices and redrafting discipline.
Appraising support can include set works, listening skills, musical vocabulary, command words and extended written answers.
Theory work is most useful when it feeds practical and analytical tasks rather than becoming isolated drill.

Performing: Recital planning, contrasting pieces, solo or ensemble decisions, recording review and confidence under assessment conditions.
Composing: Understanding briefs, shaping ideas, developing texture and harmony, using notation or lead sheets, and improving drafts through feedback.
Appraising and listening: Set-work understanding, aural recognition, musical vocabulary, comparison, context and written analysis.
Music theory: Key signatures, harmony, texture, form and terminology where these help performance, composition and appraising.

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Exam board and AS/A-Level Music caveats

AS/A-Level Music is not identical across awarding bodies, and AS availability is not uniform. For example, OCR’s March 2026 AS Level Music specification states a final first teach date of September 2026, final assessment in Summer 2027 and no resit opportunity. Eduqas presents AS/A Level Music as a current qualification option. Pearson Edexcel’s Music page says, “Please note we no longer offer AS,” so Pearson is more useful as A Level context than as proof of a current AS option.

This is why the enquiry should name the student’s school or exam-centre board. A tutor can then focus on the right component structure, repertoire areas, secure-material boundaries and assessment expectations.

OCR AS Music: useful for AS-specific component structure, but with withdrawal timing and no-resit caveats.
Eduqas AS/A Level Music: useful for AS/A-Level availability and areas such as symphony, Pop and Rock, Musical Theatre and Jazz.
Pearson Edexcel: use as A Level Music context, not as a current AS Music offer.
AQA or CCEA cases should be matched to the student’s current school or exam-centre specification before making board-specific lesson plans.

OCR AS Music: 30% performing, 30% composing and 40% listening/appraising in the current AS specification, with withdrawal dates to check before exams.
Eduqas AS/A Level Music: Presents performing, composing and appraising, with compulsory symphony study and optional areas including Pop and Rock, Musical Theatre and Jazz.
Pearson Edexcel: Current public page says it no longer offers AS; A Level Music still gives useful context for progression and component expectations.
Secure materials: Some composition briefs and audio resources sit behind centre access, so tuition should work from appropriate materials and school guidance.

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Common weak areas: performance, composition and appraising

The best starting point is often a component diagnosis. Many AS Music students are capable musicians but lose confidence when they need to translate musical understanding into exam-board evidence, composition development or precise written answers.

Performance: choosing suitable pieces, contrasting repertoire, pacing practice, recording reflectively and managing nerves.
Composition: turning ideas into structure, developing harmony and texture, responding to a brief and using feedback without losing ownership.
Appraising: hearing features accurately, using musical vocabulary, linking evidence to the question and comparing set works or unfamiliar extracts.
Exam technique: understanding command words, planning extended answers and reviewing why marks were missed in mocks.
Practice routines: keeping regular short tasks moving so Music work does not get squeezed out by other sixth-form subjects.

When the student plays well but writes weak answers
Use listening examples, vocabulary banks and short model paragraphs to connect musical hearing with written evidence.
When composition ideas stall
Break the task into brief analysis, motif development, texture, harmony, structure and review.
When performance feels exposed
Use recording review, smaller goals and mock performance routines to build confidence before deadlines.

Choose the AS Level Music tutor who fits the student

Start by comparing Music tutor profiles, then use your enquiry to explain the board, component needs, current marks, schedule and what kind of support would help most. If you are unsure who fits best, contact Latimer with the student’s level, board, budget and availability so the team can help you narrow the options.

Name the board and whether the priority is performance, composition, appraising or confidence.
Check rate, availability, profile evidence and whether the tutor’s style suits the student.
Ask about homework, feedback, online format and how progress will be reviewed.
Keep expectations realistic: tutoring can support preparation and confidence, but not guarantee a result.

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Support and clarity

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How do I choose an AS Level Music tutor?

Compare the tutor’s Music background, rate, availability, board familiarity and component strengths before enquiring. For AS Music, ask specifically about performance, composition, appraising/listening, homework expectations, online lesson format and how the tutor gives feedback after lessons.

Can an AS Level Music tutor help with performance, composition and appraising?

Yes. A suitable tutor can help the student plan performance practice, review recordings, develop composition ideas, understand briefs, build aural skills, analyse set works and structure written appraising answers. The exact requirements vary by board, so share the student’s specification or school guidance early.

Does my child need GCSE Music before AS Level Music?

Not always. OCR’s AS Music specification says “GCSE Music is not a pre-requisite”, although musical background and regular practical experience are still beneficial. A tutor can use the first lessons to check vocabulary, listening skills, theory, composition confidence and the student’s practical pathway.

Which exam boards can AS Level Music tutors support?

Tutors may be able to support board-specific skills, but AS Music availability differs by awarding body. OCR AS Music has a withdrawal timeline, Eduqas presents AS/A Level Music, and Pearson Edexcel says it no longer offers AS. Tell the tutor the school or exam-centre board before booking regular lessons.

Can online AS Level Music tutoring work?

Yes, often. Online lessons can use recordings, scores, composition files, aural extracts, written notes, shared documents and screen sharing. Many families choose online tutoring so they can compare suitable Music tutors nationally rather than being limited to nearby availability.

How much does AS Level Music tuition cost?

Each Latimer tutor sets their own rate, which is shown on the tutor profile. Latimer’s published How it Works guidance says student, graduate and full-time tutor style profiles are usually £20–£30 per hour, while current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers are usually £25–£50 per hour. Treat those as guide ranges rather than a fixed AS Music price, and compare the rate with the tutor’s subject fit, availability and experience.

What happens in the first AS Level Music tutoring lesson?

A first lesson will usually start with a diagnostic conversation about the student’s board, current marks, component strengths, instrument or voice, composition stage, appraising confidence and goals. The tutor and family can then agree lesson focus, homework expectations and how progress will be reviewed.

Can a tutor help with composition, coursework or non-exam assessment?

A tutor can teach techniques, ask questions, review drafts, model practice tasks and help the student plan next steps. They should not write, complete, authenticate or make official assessment decisions on the student’s behalf. The student must understand and own assessed work.

Can Latimer help private candidates or homeschool students with AS Music?

Tutoring can support learning routines, component preparation and confidence, but exam entry and assessment arrangements remain the responsibility of an approved centre. Private candidates should check early whether a centre will accept the relevant Music assessment and any coursework or non-exam assessment evidence.

Can a tutor support students with access arrangements or SEN?

Tutors can support learning routines, confidence and preparation, but schools and exam centres manage official access arrangements. JCQ describes access arrangements as being based on “evidence of need and how a student normally works”. Check individual tutor profiles and discuss relevant experience in the intro conversation.

Should I choose a qualified Music teacher or a specialist Music tutor?

It depends on the student’s need. A qualified teacher may suit students who need curriculum structure or classroom-style assessment guidance. A specialist Music tutor may suit composition, performance, aural skills or one-to-one practice habits. Some tutors may offer both kinds of experience, so use profile evidence rather than titles alone.

Can I find an AS Level Music tutor near me?

Latimer is online-first, so many families compare tutors nationally rather than relying only on local availability. In-person lessons may be possible where a tutor and family are close enough and both agree, but treat Latimer as an online/national tutor-comparison service rather than a promise of local coverage everywhere.

What can AS or A-Level Music lead to?

Music can support creative, performance, composition, music technology, vocational and higher-education pathways, as well as transferable skills such as close listening, communication, independent project work and confidence. A tutor can support preparation and habits, but cannot guarantee admissions or career outcomes.

Is an AS Level Music tutor worth it alongside school support?

A tutor is most useful when the student needs individual diagnosis, regular accountability or focused help with one component. School support may be enough for some students, but tutoring can add one-to-one feedback on performance, composition, appraising, revision planning and confidence.

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