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Chase R.
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Brookline, MA
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- Master's Certificate in Theory, Harmony, and Ear Training from Berklee College of Music
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Bethany A.
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Bedford, MA
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- Speaks English, French
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Bachelor of Arts in Music History/Theory and English from Oberlin College
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Jimi Z.
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Ashland, MA
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- Teaches students 6 to 70
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Vasiliy M.
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Boston, MA
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- Speaks Russian, Ukrainian
- DMA in Composition from Boston University
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Aaron C.
5 Reviews
Cambridge, MA
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- Teaching since 2016
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Hanna S.
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East Boston, MA
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"Brendon is very knowledgeable in Music Theory. We have been working on Schenkerian analysis. He assigns helpful assignments and readings each week to guide my learning."
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"Jeffery breaks down the basics of Classical and Jazz Theory and gives you methods to master new concepts and directly apply them to improvisation and composition."
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