Private Music Theory Lessons with Emily Jung
Experience the joy of music with private music theory lessons by Emily Jung.
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Whether you're a beginner or building toward advanced study, Emily offers personalized instruction in music theory, ear training, and sight-reading. Learn in a room built for real performance and gain the skills to read, hear, and understand the music you play.
About Emily Jung
Emily Jung is a pianist and music theory instructor based in San Jose, California. She is completing a Bachelor of Music in Professional Music at Berklee College of Music, with coursework in tonal harmony, counterpoint, ear training, arranging, and piano performance.
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Emily began piano at the age of six and is classically trained. At Berklee she expanded into jazz, rock, pop, and R&B through private instruction and ensemble performance, building skills in accompaniment and collaborative playing. She earned a 5 on the AP Music Theory exam and has taught virtual music theory lessons to adult learners.
EDUCATION & HONORS
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Bachelor of Music in Professional Music, Berklee College of Music (expected September 2026)
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Dean's List and World Tour Half-Tuition Scholarship recipient, Berklee College of Music
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AP Music Theory Exam score of 5 out of 5, with perfect aural and non-aural subscores (2021)
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Classically trained pianist with 16 years of playing experience
TEACHING & EXPERIENCE
English Instructor, READ101 (Seoul, Korea) — 2025–2026
Virtual Music Theory Instructor for Adult Learners
Music Technology Laboratory Assistant, Berklee College of Music — 2025
Emily offers private music theory lessons for all ages and levels, building ear training, reading, and musicianship skills alongside a love for the music you play.
Ear Training
Emily helps students train their ears and sight-read with confidence, so they can hear, sing, and write the music they play.
Music Production
Emily also works in music production, with experience in Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro. Contact us to learn more about production projects.
Teaching Philosophy
Music theory shouldn't feel like a list of rules to memorize. It is the language that explains why the music we love sounds the way it does. My goal is to help every student hear, read, and understand music with confidence.
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I began playing piano at the age of six and trained classically before expanding into jazz, rock, pop, and R&B at Berklee College of Music. That range shapes how I teach: I connect theory to real music, whether it's a classical piece or a song a student loves.
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My lessons blend ear training, sight-reading, and hands-on practice at the piano, so students can apply what they learn right away. I tailor each lesson to the student's age, goals, and pace, whether they are just starting out or preparing for performances and further study.
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Patience, curiosity, and steady progress are at the heart of my teaching. I want every student to leave each lesson feeling capable, encouraged, and excited to keep making music.