GCSE & iGCSE
Developing ideas, melody and harmony, structure, instrumentation and writing the commentary or write-up your board asks for.
Covers the major UK boards and Cambridge iGCSE.
Music composition tutor · Online
Turn your ideas into a Composition that earns top marks.
One-to-one online lessons for GCSE, iGCSE, A Level and IB Music students who want a stronger, more confident composition portfolio.
- GCSE Music
- Cambridge iGCSE 0410
- A Level Music
- IB Music (HL & SL)
About
Taught by a Secondary Music Teacher with 30+ years of experience with CIE, EdExcel, ABSRM, Trinity and IB
I'm James, a music teacher who teaches GCSE and iGCSE Music every week, across many instruments and ability levels. I know what examiners reward in a composition and where students lose marks.
BA (Hons) Music, PGCSE (Secondary Music)
What I teach
Composition support for every level
A Level
Composing to a brief, free composition, harmony and chorale technique, stylistic imitation, and meeting the assessment criteria.
IB Music
The Creating strand: portfolio planning, developing your musical ideas, process documentation and the creative evidence needed for HL and SL.
How it works
Simple and focused
- Free intro callTell me your course, exam board, deadline and what you have so far.
- Personal planWe set targets against the mark scheme and agree a lesson schedule.
- Weekly lessonsLive online sessions in your own notation software (Sibelius, MuseScore, Logic or similar). I give feedback on drafts between lessons.
- Final polishWe check scores, recordings and written work before you submit.
Pricing
Clear prices
€50 / 60-minute lesson
Block bookings available. Ask for details.
Questions
Before you book
Are lessons online?
Yes. Lessons run over video call with screen sharing, so you can be anywhere in the world.
Do I need to read music or own a keyboard?
You should have a way to write and play back your ideas, such as an instrument, a keyboard or notation software. I'll help you choose what suits you.
Will you write the composition for me?
No. The work must be yours. I teach technique, give feedback and help you develop your own ideas.
Which exam boards do you cover?
GCSE, iGCSE, A Level and IB Music. Tell me your board and I'll tailor lessons to its criteria.
How soon can we start?
Straight away - rock n roll won’t wait!
Contact
Book your free intro call
Send me a message and I'll reply within 24 hours. Email mrtmusictutor@gmail.com or message me on WhatsApp.