As a professional touring musician, recording engineer, and tutor for several years, I have a deep passion for helping students achieve their musical goals!

Nice to meet you! My name is Kourtney and I'm excited to be your music tutor whether it's for music theory or learning an instrument. I believe in bringing humor, positivity, and reassurance into my tutoring/teaching because learning music can seem to be a bit strenuous at times. But all it takes is a positive vibe and patience, and then music is fun to learn! I professionally tutored students in Music theory since 2020 and I've been teaching flute for since 2023... In terms of taking the AP Music Theory Exam, I scored a 4 when I took the test so I'm confident in helping students score high on their upcoming exams :)

I graduated from Berklee College of Music, in Boston with a graduate degree in Professional Music. With this degree came lots of quality experiences performing and teaching as a professional saxophonist. My time in the music industry and education industry has allowed me to work alongside incredible musicians and students. It brings me joy to see my students succeed. I am a strong believer that if you really put your mind to something, you can certainly achieve it. This is the mentality I always carry with me when working with my students. During my free time, I enjoy traveling and exploring the rich culture of Jamaica!

My teaching philosophy focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and enjoyment. I tailor guitar and piano lessons to each student's goals and learning style. I studied at Berklee College of Music and am an active singer and touring musician across the U.S. I was also a signed artist with Warner Music Thailand, recording and performing professionally. I'm passionate about helping students grow, express themselves, and develop lifelong musical skills.

As an avid musician and artist, I find teaching to be incredibly important for my practice. As I have taught multiple subjects over the years, I pride myself on my diverse teaching skills and engagement with my students.

Hello! My name is Ben and I am primarily a math and test prep tutor. I am currently a PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico in economics, and have two bachelors degrees, one in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music, and another in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Boston. I have been tutoring for almost 10 years from middle school all the way up to the graduate level. I have tutored privately and institutionally at Bosque School, Mathnasium, Math + Academy, UMASS Boston and UNM. Tutoring is a passion, and I look forward to meeting you and guiding you on your math journey!

With diverse accomplishments from music to scholarship, I am a twenty-first-century Renaissance Man who is excited to help you learn!

Joshua Shaffer is a film scoring student and musician at Berklee College of Music in Boston who has a passion for sharing his knowledge while learning alongside his students. His areas of expertise include mathematics, SAT/ACT/AP test prep, English and history. In addition to tutoring, he spends his time cycling, skiing and playing FIFA. He is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely.As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the learning process by always keeping the information relevant. He believes that the path to understanding comes from not just knowing the answer, but also knowing why the answer is correct and why it matters in the broader scope of the subject.

My name is Max Holm, I'm 29 years old and have been a professional working musician for over 10 years. I've never done anything other than music. It is my passion and my profession.I graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music ('20 Summa Cum Laude), after having received over $500,000 in full ride scholarships. I was also a distinguished fellow of the Dave Brubeck Institute and was heavily courted by University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, though I chose Berklee.I did a TED talk about how a near death experience and 7 blood transfusions helped turn me into an accomplished, award-winning jazz pianist. I have performed hundreds of gigs across the US and Europe, even playing with famous musicians and recording with Branford Marsalis, Jeff Coffin, Trombone Shorty, Victor Wooten, and others. I once opened for legendary band Journey. I've even performed with Jon Batiste and Stay Human.I compose, produce, mix and master all my compositions. You can find me on Spotify and other streaming platforms. My productions span many genres from jazz, classical, pop, rock, R&B, hip hop, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, EDM I'm always working on something new. I specialize now in composing for film/TV/advertising.I teach a variety of Music subjects. Piano, Composing, Producing, beats (Logic Pro, Ableton, FL Studio, Garage Band, etc.), Sight-Reading, Ear Training, Music Theory, Music Sync Licensing, Coaching and am passionate about finding all types of ways to monetize musical abilities. Music needs are so much more plentiful than they were even 10 years ago. There are so many opportunities for those who bother to dig in and learn as much as possible.I've taught master classes in the US and in Europe. This is not my day job, which is music production for my own record label and publishing company. I'm here because I enjoy nurturing people who have a love of music.Please, respect my time as I will respect yours. Thank you for your consideration.

I am a native Spanish teacher. I am a graduate of Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain. I received my Bachelor of Education. I am multilingual: fluent in Spanish, English, Catalan and Italian, with a multicultural background. I am passionate about teaching students not only to learn a foreign language but also to understand the different cultures of the world. My experience of living in different countries gives me an understanding of the challenges that international students face when integrating in a new culture and educational system. I am an experienced Spanish tutor, committed to helping students to achieve success, providing them resources and tools to accomplish their goals.

Kimi is a professional singer-songwriter and instrumentalist with decades of schooling and experience in nearly every Western genre of music. In addition to the professional jazz guitar certification from Berklee College of Music, Kimi also possesses an undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of South Florida with a focus on biological anthropology and archaeology. With 3 languages spoken confidently and a passport full of stamps, rest assured that you'll be learning from one of the best and brightest at Varsity Tutors.

Hello. My name is Kevin! I am an entertainment business graduate from Berklee and have experience working in the Kpop music industry. I have noticed over the past decade that Korean culture has become quite popular; as a Korean-american I am very proud to see Korea turn from a struggling country to a country that is shining light to the world. Through our sessions I will strive to teach in depth the Korean language and the nuances of Korean culture. Through our interactions, I also seek to understand the reasons for the intrigue into Korean culture. I want my classes to be fun so I will be referencing and using Korean entertainment in my lessons to make the classes more fun and enjoyable! Thanks you!

Hi! My name is Chloe Brisson and I am a 22 year old that is passionate about education. I just completed my Bachelors degree in Jazz Voice Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. I am currently obtaining my Masters degree in Jazz Studies at the Global Jazz Institute.I love to cook, hike, and read any book I can get my hands on. My favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and anything music related. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!

My aim as a tutor is to help students to achieve their personal potential so that they feel confident with the subject material and learn skills that help them to learn independently through their future studies.

I have two Master's degrees in Education: (1) Teachers College Columbia University (Master of Education - Education Leadership); (2) Montclair State University (Master of Arts in Teaching). I have been teaching middle school mathematics and tutoring for my school's After School Youth Development Program for the past nine years. I also started my own after school program focusing on incorporating online resources for mathematics instruction. During my tenure, I increased my school's proficiency rate on the NJ ASK, New Jersey's end-of-year standardized assessment, by over 33 percent. In 2011, I was asked to lead the implementation of our new Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) program by Project Lead the Way, which is one of the leading providers of STEM education curricular programs in the country. In addition to teaching, I served as a member of the Connections to Algebraic Thinking Focus Group for my district. Our group was tasked with adjusting the middle school curriculum to better prepare students for the study of Algebra. I also completed the Emerging Leaders Program offered by the national nonprofit organization, New Leaders. The program helped strengthen my leadership and coaching skills and focused heavily on using data to drive instruction. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, rock climbing, longboarding, and skiing.

I believe knowledge is to be shared with those that desire to grow and expand their horizons. I am extremely passionate sharing my experiences from a vast musical journey. Remember, there's always more to learn. Looking forward to seeing you on other side.

I am a Berklee College of Music Graduate, a recording musician and a songwriter. I specialize in songwriting, guitar, bass and music production. I am a strong proponent of expression and brain development through music as the skills are highly transferable in life. I believe in working with the students to define the goals important in their music and education. I am here as a teacher, but I believe the biggest impact a teacher can have is to be a role model for the students to reach a standard of critical-thinking-based decision making.Book today to work together!

My experience both as a professional player and as an owner of a record label has awarded me the opportunity to understand the music industry in great detail. In teaching I have students from begginers to professional adults. I listen to what my students are interested in learning and proceed to give them the best advice and methods for them to accomplish their goals. With saxophone students you can tune somewhat with the mouthpiece but I teach Joe Allards approach where the saxophone is harmonically organized.

I received my education from Berklee College of Music, majoring in Contemporary Writing and Production. I currently tutor for the following subjects; violin, viola, piano, classical music theory, jazz theory, improvisation, composition/arranging and Japanese. I did my extra credit in high school teaching G5 band kids, and I was also hired from the college to tutor on some of these subjects (music theory and Japanese) as well, so I have 10+ years of experience teaching. I enjoy working with students of all ages and levels, and I grew up in 4 different countries so I have worked with people from different countries as well. I try to get the big picture during my first lesson and plan a rough class plan that works best for the student, so I do not have a set materials/go-to plan, after all, each student has different goals and learning curves and a good instructor is able to adjust accordingly. I like to be surprised by how much the students grow and that is what I strive to achieve through my lessons. Other than that, I love to cook. If you need any Japanese food recipes, I have tons of those to give you so please let me know. :)

I graduated in May 2020 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Professional Music, with concentrations in Performance and Music Business. Prior to my experience at Berklee, I received my Associates degree in Music Education at Miami-Dade College. During my college experiences, I have worked in a daycare center for two years, where I took care of children ages 0-12. During my time there, I used to tutor some of the kids in reading and math. I also tutored college students in basic music theory and sight singing. I have also had experience helping struggling elementary school students prepare for a standardized test called the FCAT back in the day. I am very passionate in creating a fun learning environment for children to truly succeed in. In my spare time, I enjoy writing and producing music, golfing, and kickboxing.

I am a native of Canfield, a small town in Northeast Ohio. My passion for music developed at a very young age when my mother, father, grandparents and older cousins listened to it constantly. They each preferred different genres, so I heard a vast repertoire. In middle and high school, I started taking lessons for voice, trombone, guitar and piano. I was in wind ensemble, concert band, advanced choir, concert choir, solo and ensemble, school musicals and cross country. The reason why I was so involved was because the teachers were outstanding. They captured my attention and allowed me to really enjoy what I was doing while learning. I decided that I wanted to be a teacher because of them!When I graduated from high school, I went to Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. It is a small, private college, so I was able to participate in too many activities to list. I received my undergraduate degree in music education, graduating Magna Cum Laude. When I graduated, I decided it was time to move somewhere with a warm winter. I had visited Arizona before and my favorite baseball team, the Cleveland Indians, play Spring Training games in Goodyear. So, I knew it would be a good place to go and have been teaching ever since. I taught in Casa Grande, then the West Valley for several years. Since the 2016-2017 school year, I have been at Paradise Valley schools teaching at Desert Cove Elementary, Shea Middle and Shadow Mountain High.While teaching, I have earned my Master's degree in music education at Arizona State University, specializing in teaching music with incorporation of technology. My credentials for Ableton Live and Pro Tools digital audio workstation softwares are from the Berklee School of Music. I have been both a certified Apple Teacher and Makey Makey Ambassador since 2016. I am also part of the Phoenix Ableton Live Users Group.

I have been working as a Spanish-English translator for 18 years and have been tutoring off and on since 2009. I spent years living in several countries in South America and the Caribbean, as well as Spain. I really enjoy helping students with their language goals and seeing them progress in their ability to express themselves and communicate with others. It's a very exciting journey. I have a passion for grammar and finding different ways to approach and explain things to help students understand according to their strengths. When I'm not working as a translator/interpreter or tutor, you can find me practicing, performing, or composing music, or maybe just relaxing in a forest or on a beach somewhere.

I am an entrepreneur and management consulting - and my heart beats with music. I look forward to sharing my skills and experience with the students at Varsity!I gained a decade of experience in management education, teaching hundreds of executives in developing their leadership skills. I earned a marketing Ph.D. with a thesis about music and brand management and I'm also graduate from Berklee College of Music in songwriting and music production, collaborating with some of the world's finest musicians. In Boston, I built my own creative consulting company, bringing the power of musical thinking to organizations.Through many management consulting projects, I developed a deep understanding of corporate leadership and development. I have worked for a leading think-tank in general management solutions and I taught marketing at the University of Graz, Austria.As a lifelong musician (singer, pianist, violin player), I pursued a life-changing Berklee music degree (music writing & production, songwriting) in the middle of my consulting career. I write for orchestra, I produce pop and electronic music and conduct jazz ensembles and performed at Boston Symphony Hall, with Boston Pops and at numerous concerts in the U.S. and Europe being able to express my musical ideas through composition and production is wonderful!In the last years, I published a book and several articles about music, brand management, leadership and storytelling.

I live, eat, and breathe music. I have degrees from Berklee College of Music and Belmont University. I use American music (blues, jazz, swing, folk) to teach a lot of music topics and I love learning about other musical styles, especially Samba and Bossa Nova.

As a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's in Contemporary Writing and Production from Berklee College of Music, I have over 2 years of tutoring experience in Elementary School music instruction, as well as instruction in Guitar, Voice and Piano. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a supportive environment where students feel inspired to express their creativity and achieve their academic goals. I tailor my approach to each individual's needs, utilizing engaging and interactive methods that resonate with them personally. My passion for nurturing a love for learning is matched by the joy I experience as I witness my students grow in confidence and skill. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring new music and sharing my enthusiasm for storytelling through writing.

Hi! Nice to meet you. I am a music teacher and photography teacher. I'll meet you where your skill level is and help fill in the gaps to help you get to the next level.

I believe that by studying music and/or music theory, you are taking a step towards greatly enriching your life on both an intellectual and spiritual level. I pride myself in getting my students not only prepared but excited about all aspects of their music studies. Let's work together!