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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
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
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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
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
Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
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Frequently Asked Questions
PRAXIS Music is a certification exam for educators seeking to teach music in public schools. It assesses knowledge of music theory, history, pedagogy, and performance practices. If you're pursuing a teaching credential in music education in Utah or planning to teach music at any grade level, passing the PRAXIS Music exam is typically required for licensure.
Test-takers often struggle with advanced music theory concepts like harmonic analysis, voice leading, and modulation, as well as ear training and sight-singing sections. Additionally, the exam's breadth—covering everything from music history to classroom management strategies—can feel overwhelming without focused preparation. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas and build targeted strategies rather than trying to review everything at once.
Most candidates benefit from 3-6 months of consistent preparation, depending on their music background and current knowledge gaps. If you have a strong music education foundation, you might need less time; if you're refreshing older material or addressing specific weak areas, longer preparation is helpful. Working with a tutor can accelerate your progress by focusing study time on what matters most for your score.
In a classroom or self-study setting, you cover material at a fixed pace without customization. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, tutors work at your speed, diving deep into theory concepts that confuse you while moving quickly through material you already know. Tutors also provide real-time feedback on ear training exercises, performance interpretation, and test-taking strategies—something you can't get from practice books alone.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current music knowledge, a review of the exam format and content areas, and identification of your strongest and weakest topics. This helps your tutor create a customized study plan tailored to your needs. You'll also discuss your teaching goals and timeline so the tutoring approach aligns with your certification deadline.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of music theory, history, and pedagogy—and who understand the specific demands of the PRAXIS Music exam. When you get matched with a tutor, you'll work with someone experienced in test preparation and music education, ensuring you receive instruction from someone who knows exactly what the exam requires.
The passing score for PRAXIS Music varies slightly by state and year, but it's typically around 160 on a scale of 100-200. Utah's specific requirements are set by the Utah State Board of Education, so you should verify the exact passing score for your certification pathway. A tutor can help you understand what score you're targeting and create a study plan designed to reach that benchmark.
Ear training requires consistent, deliberate practice with interval recognition, chord identification, and melodic dictation—skills that benefit enormously from real-time feedback. A tutor can play examples, listen to your responses, correct errors immediately, and suggest targeted exercises that address your specific listening challenges. Regular practice with expert guidance typically shows measurable improvement in 4-8 weeks, depending on your starting point.
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