We offer dynamic and engaging Music Theory Lessons for students of all ages and levels.
Our lessons are designed to demystify music theory and make it accessible, creative, and practical.
Whether you’re just starting out, wish to sit AMEB theory exams, aiming for top marks in your VCE exams, or fine-tuning your skills as a professional songwriter, we’ve got you covered.
See what HOV offers in private music theory lessons:
Music Theory for Kids & Teens
Our music theory lessons are fun, interactive, and designed to foster a lifelong love of music. We focus on:
• Basic music reading and writing skills
• Improving rhythms and aural dictation
• Understanding musical patterns (scales, intervals, modes and more)
• Fun songs to apply theory practically
• Building confidence in musical creativity and expression
• Preparing young students for beginner-level exams all the way through to advanced
AMEB VCE Exam Preparation
We offer expert preparation for AMEB Theory and Musicianship exams (all levels), focusing on:
• Comprehensive syllabus coverage
• Targeted practice and exam strategies
• Past paper reviews and mock exams
• Aural and sight-reading components
• Clear breakdowns of harmonic analysis, voice leading, and composition
• Building strong foundations for both performance and theory success
VCE Music Performance & Investigation Prep
Our tailored VCE Music Theory support helps students succeed in both Units 1–4:
• In-depth analysis of set works
• Aural comprehension and transcription practice
• Advanced harmonic and melodic analysis
• Structuring and presenting music language outcomes
• Exam strategies and timed practice
• Linking theory to performance and folio work
Beginner to Advanced Music Theory for Adult Songwriters
For songwriters ready to take their craft to the next level, we offer specialised advanced theory lessons focusing on:
• Complex harmony and chord extensions
• Modal interchange and secondary dominants
• Modulation techniques and creative key changes
• Lyric setting and melodic contouring
• Arranging for small ensembles or full productions
• Music notation software and professional chart writing
• Applying theory fluently across pop, indie, jazz, and contemporary styles