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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
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
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
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
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
10+ years
Earnest
I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
University of Pennsylvania
Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
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
9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelors, Physiological Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Music exam is a standardized test required for music teacher certification in Texas and many other states. It assesses knowledge of music theory, history, pedagogy, and practical musicianship. If you're pursuing a career as a music teacher in El Paso or across Texas, passing this exam is a critical step toward licensure.
The exam covers music theory and composition, music history and culture, music pedagogy and performance, and ear training/aural skills. Each section requires both conceptual understanding and practical application—you need to know theory deeply and also understand how to teach it effectively. Personalized instruction helps you identify which areas need the most focus based on your background.
Many students struggle with ear training and sight-singing, especially if their undergraduate training didn't emphasize these skills equally. Others find the breadth of music history and repertoire overwhelming, or struggle to connect pedagogical theory with practical classroom applications. With personalized tutoring, you can target these specific weak areas rather than spending time reviewing material you already know well.
Group test prep courses move at a fixed pace and cover material in a predetermined sequence, which may not match your learning needs. Personalized tutoring adapts to your strengths and gaps—if you're strong in history but weak in theory, your tutor focuses time where it matters most. This targeted approach typically leads to faster improvement and higher confidence on exam day.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge across all exam content areas, a discussion of your teaching goals and background, and an overview of a personalized study plan. This diagnostic helps identify your strongest and weakest areas so your tutor can create a focused preparation strategy tailored to you.
Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your musical background and how much time you can dedicate weekly. Students with strong music education backgrounds may need less time, while those returning to music after a gap may need longer. Your tutor will help establish a realistic timeline during your initial sessions.
Ear training requires consistent, focused practice with immediate feedback—exactly what personalized tutoring provides. Your tutor can work with you on interval recognition, chord identification, melodic dictation, and sight-singing in real time, correcting mistakes and building your skills progressively. Regular practice between sessions with specific exercises ensures steady improvement.
Varsity Tutors connects you with music tutors who have expertise in PRAXIS exam preparation and understand Texas certification requirements. You can specify your needs—whether you need help with specific content areas or comprehensive exam prep—and get matched with a tutor whose background aligns with your goals. The matching process ensures you work with someone qualified to guide you toward certification.
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