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Richard
- Rate £100
- Response 3h
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Students10
Number of students Richard has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Richard has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£100/hr
- Music Theory
- Composition
- Orchestration
- Classical Music
- Arranging
Dr of Royal Academy of Music and British Composer Award winner offering expert lessons in Composition, Music Theory and Piano. Come and be inspired!
- Music Theory
- Composition
- Orchestration
- Classical Music
- Arranging
Lesson location
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At Richard's house:
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from
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Super Prof
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About Richard
"Bullen's sonorities are striking... there's a real musical imagination at work" - The Guardian
"You really are the best teacher I have ever had - I looked forward to every lesson" Former student who gained A* in Music A-level and Grade 8 Theory Distinction
"I've never had a teacher like you before!" - Student at the Junior Royal College of Music
I'm a dedicated music teacher based in North London with over 20 years' experience. I hold a PhD in Composition from the Royal Academy of Music, where I was made an honorary Associate (ARAM) in 2019. I'm a multi-nominated British Composer Award (Ivor Novello) winner, and I've been commissioned by some of the UK's leading musicians, including the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral. I also hold an MPhil in Composition from the University of Birmingham and a 1st class BMus from the University of Sheffield. I enjoy teaching privately and at the Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban Conservatoire junior departments.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I passionately believe in giving students the tools they need to unlock their full potential. I specialise in teaching Grades 6-8 Theory, GCSE and A-level Composition and Analysis, and advanced Composition. Each lesson is tailored to the particular needs of the pupil and is designed to stimulate and inspire, whilst covering all areas of technical instruction. My students generally achieve the highest grades (Distinction / A*) Please get in touch for more details.
Review
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Perfect! Richard teaches extremely well and has greatly helped my son for his Music Theory Grade 8 Exam prepartion. His lessons are well-prepred and effective. Moreover, he marks theory papers with extra care, pinpointing the issues precisely, and sends lots of very useful feedback. He is extremely experienced in teaching and we highly recommend him for anyone intending for a grisp of music theory.
- It is a pleasure to teach grade 8 theory to this remarkably gifted young student and help him reach his full potential. By securing all technical foundations, we can then fine-tune the details for future success. Keep going!Richard's response :
Perfect! I have recently started lessons with Richard. He has impressed with his preparation before lessons, his willingness and ability to explain things in response to my questions during lessons, and his patience. Looking forward to increasing in confidence in composition as a result of future theory and composition lessons with Richard.
Perfect! Richard explained everything with total clarity and patience. He made it very easy to understand the important concepts. He also linked the abstract ideas to specific musical contexts and examples - this really helped my understanding and enjoyment during the lesson. Can't wait for my next one!
- James has made an excellent start. He needs to focus on the areas we went over during the lesson. I'm sure that, under my guidance, he will make fast and excellent progressRichard's response :
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Recommendations
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Richard tutored me for the GCSE music exam and was absolutely excellent from beginning to end. He answered all my questions with his vast base of music knowledge and providing above and beyond exam resources. In the end, I passed with flying colours (a high 9). 100% recommended.
Richard absolutely transformed my A-level composition! It was in such a state before I started having sessions with him... but thanks to his help, I managed to submit something I'm genuinely proud of. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Richard taught me composition while I was an undergraduate student, during which time I won the University composition prize as well as scholarships to further my training as a conductor. Richard’s one-to-one leasons gave me the confidence to try new things and persue the music that I felt connected to, rather than what a syllabus dictated. I don’t think I would have the international career I have now, if it were not for his teaching.
We found Richard after having been let down by one or two other tutors who said they could teach to Grade 8, but couldn't.
By contrast, Richard REALLY knows his music theory, and is making a huge difference to our daughter’s studies at this level.
We would absolutely recommend Richard to anyone, due to his patience and relaxed style, while putting difficult concepts over in a plain and straight-forward way.
He is a huge asset to Super Prof.Richard has been teaching my son Composition and Music Theory via online lessons for the past 3 years. Under Richard’s guidance my son sailed through his Grade 8 Music Theory exam and built a composition portfolio which secured him offers to study composition at leading London conservatoires. He is now starting his undergraduate BMus composition course at the Royal College of Music in London. Richard’s guidance, enthusiasm and support have made a real difference. We are all hugely grateful for his support.
Richard is a brilliant musician and composer and a really dedicated teacher. He’s an excellent guide to learning more about the structure of music and how to listen deeply
Richard has been a great tutor for my children. He has really stretched them to their best whilst patient when they are struggling. Really recommend as theory and piano teacher.
Dr Bullen is really the best teacher I've ever had for the last three years, and I'm glad to say I looked forward to every lesson. He has bestowed a mountainous amount of musical insight upon me and as a result I feel more confident as a musician. I feel as though each lesson was a consolidation of my love for music. I am so grateful to have had someone teach me who is as patient and conscientious as teacher Bullen.
I've known Richard for many years: we've played together in orchestras, I've performed his own outstanding music and I'm familiar with his work with music theory students.
Richard is a knowledgeable, experienced, imaginative tutor who's generous with both his time and his ideas. Always patient and kind, he approaches each student as an individual, helping them to work on their weaknesses and play to their strengths.
Richard consistently gets exceptional results from his students, who find the experience of working with him extremely rewarding. I can't recommend him highly enough.
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Rates
Rate
- £100
Pack prices
- 5h: £475
- 10h: £900
online
- £100/h
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