Music Theory Tutors : 1-1 Music Theory Preparation

Hello there, my name is Esin and I study Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. My degree is like any other Psychology degree, but with the added focus towards experimental design, statistics, and data analysis. In preparation for this degree, I took Biology, Maths, and Chemistry at school, as well as Psychology, to supplement my ability to interpret and produce scientific writing.

Additionally, the Oxbridge application process is a distinct and memorable one, with interview styles being updated year to year. As a current Oxford student, I bring the advantage of having very recently gone through the application process myself and having friends in many different departments and degrees that can offer insights from their own recent experience.

Besides my scientific and academic interests, I also play piano and took Music Theory in adherence to the ABRSM curriculum. I would be very happy to tutor in the area of Psychology and Human Sciences, Oxbridge applications, or music.

Thank you for considering me for tutoring. I hope I can be of help by offering my skills and experience.

With over eight years of experience as a fully qualified teacher—including roles as Music Subject Lead and Maths—I am passionate about making learning engaging, accessible, and fun. My mission is to build confidence and instil a love for learning, especially in those who find maths or music difficult. Recognised with a Highly Commended Award for Pearson’s National Teacher of the Year in a secondary school (2022), I take pride in delivering tailored, supportive lessons that truly make a difference.

Prior to my teaching career, I travelled to the UK from Australia with a full University Scholarship to study music. I was fortunate to perform with some of the best Brass Bands in the world, traveling on tour with them all over the world. Having achieved the prestigious Harry Mortimer Performance Prize, and winner the British Cornet Solo Championships, I continued my journey by serving in the British Army as a professional trumpeter in the Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Band. It was here where I found the love of teaching. Following my Military career, I became a fully trained Music teacher and experienced 8+ years teaching in a variety of education settings such as Primary, Secondary and SEN/D schools. Throughout this time, I developed a passion for teaching Maths and working with learners who are SEN, Neurodiverse, anxious and lacking in confidence. Having struggled with Maths as a school student, I was driven to making Maths more fun, exciting, enjoyable and accessible – being the teacher I always needed! I am now delving into the world of tutoring where I can reach more learners that need me.

“My daughter absolutely adores the way Steph delivers the learning as it’s fun, and she finally understands Maths in a way that makes sense to her. I have never seen her so engaged & focused! What a positive experience.” – Parent Testimonial, January 2025.

I am a dedicated and experienced tutor with a passion for empowering children and adults with special educational needs (SEN) and neurodivergent conditions to discover the joy in learning.

I’m skilled at creating bespoke, inclusive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and individual needs, and strive to create a positive, uplifting atmosphere during my sessions that promote a positive attitude towards learning.

I have a person-centred approach, and focus on the interests and needs of my students, finding what works best for them and using these avenues to facilitate learning.

Beyond tutoring, I am a professional musician, with vast experience in the create industry. I have a passion for all things history, nature, sci-fi and fantasy, and find these interests often overlap with my students and help us create strong bonds that enrich the learning experience.

Hello! My name is Yasmin and I’m a final year medical student at the University of Cambridge. I achieved 3A*s at A-level and received offers from Cambridge, UCL, Imperial and KCL for medicine and Queen Mary University for biomedical sciences. In 2022 I received my degree in natural sciences from Cambridge, achieving a 1st in my immunology research project.
Since 2021, I have helped students receive offers for medicine, natural sciences and biomedical sciences, both at Oxbridge and other universities. I enjoy mentoring students and demystifying the application process through sharing my own experiences and that of my previous students.
In addition to my studies and tutoring, I balance academic research, committee roles and extracurricular activities within the Cambridge community. In my free time, I enjoy watching documentaries and playing musical instruments!

I am a violinist, music producer, composer and arranger. I started learning the violin in 2011 and I have since made significant progress in my musicality with over 13 years of training and leadership roles as Concertmaster in school orchestras. I have been composing since 2021 and specialise in the Classical genre while also working on other, more modern genres of music.

I have written and arranged multiple musical pieces for various instruments, numerous of which are on platforms like IMSLP and MuseScore. I also oversee creative work in my own music and multimedia community known as Evans Chou Studios, leading a team in music production, content creation and event planning, increasing community engagement. In this community, I have worked with other musicians to deliver multiple festive events, attracting audiences of up to 100 participants.

I am a human biology student with a passion for the intricacies of the human body, whether it is in high-performance sport, cognition, or epidemiology.
I have as much of an interest in anatomy as I do in healthcare, and have extensive connections in both areas.
I am very academically well-rounded; as well as biology I have a breadth of knowledge in English literature (both classical and contemporary), and an in-depth understanding of music theory, performance, and history.
I am passionate about learning and encouraging a lifelong love of learning; not just the ability to memorise but the ability to understand, apply, and use knowledge to challenge or uphold conventions.
Outside of academia I love to be outdoors; I run (a nationally successful UK ‘fell’ (mountain) runner), swim, cycle, and walk. I love listening to music, live and at home, and play in bands locally.