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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ariana
Earning her General Music PreK–12 certification required Ariana to pass the PRAXIS Music content exam, so she knows exactly what the test emphasizes — from music theory and aural skills to questions on pedagogy and music history across Western and world traditions. She unpacks the areas candidates t...
Kansas State University
Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Kansas State University
Bachelor in Arts, French
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
PRAXIS Music is a certification exam for educators who want to teach music in K-12 schools. It assesses your knowledge of music theory, history, pedagogy, and performance practices. If you're pursuing a teaching credential in music or working toward state certification in California, you'll need to pass this exam to demonstrate your subject-matter expertise.
Test-takers commonly struggle with advanced music theory concepts like harmonic analysis, modulation, and counterpoint, as well as the breadth of music history spanning multiple cultures and centuries. Many candidates also find the ear-training and listening identification sections difficult because they require both theoretical knowledge and practical listening skills developed over time. Personalized tutoring helps you target these specific weak areas rather than reviewing material you already know well.
Most candidates benefit from 3-6 months of focused preparation, depending on their musical background and existing knowledge. If you have a strong foundation in music theory and history, you might prepare more quickly; if you need to strengthen fundamentals, a longer timeline helps. A tutor can assess your baseline knowledge and create a study plan tailored to your pace and goals.
In a classroom or group setting, instruction moves at one pace—but you might need more time on music theory while already mastering history. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets a tutor focus entirely on your gaps, use targeted practice strategies like spaced repetition for memorizing composers and periods, and provide immediate feedback on ear training exercises. This targeted approach typically leads to faster progress and stronger exam performance than self-study alone.
Your first session focuses on understanding where you stand. A tutor will assess your music theory knowledge, discuss your musical background, review the exam format and content areas, and identify which topics need the most work. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that breaks down your preparation into manageable milestones leading up to test day.
Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert music tutors who specialize in PRAXIS Music preparation and understand the certification requirements for California teachers. Whether you need help with music theory, ear training, history, or pedagogy, you can get matched with a tutor who fits your learning style and schedule.
Ear training requires consistent, deliberate practice—identifying intervals, chords, melodic patterns, and harmonic progressions by ear alone. A tutor can guide you through structured listening exercises, explain what you're hearing in musical terms, and help you develop the mental framework to recognize patterns quickly. Regular practice with feedback accelerates skill development far more than passive listening.
The exam covers Western classical music, jazz, folk traditions, non-Western music, and contemporary genres—which feels overwhelming without a strategy. A tutor helps you organize this content by era, region, or musical characteristics, connect composers and styles to broader historical contexts, and focus on the most commonly tested material. This organized approach makes the content more manageable and memorable than trying to memorize isolated facts.
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