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Saikat

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Number of students Saikat has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (5 reviews)

₱1,209/h

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Music Theory
Musicology

Master Music Theory: Finally Understand Why Music Works and Use It Yourself - Trinity | ABRSM | LCM Certified Educator

Music Theory
Musicology

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Saikat will be happy to arrange your first Music Theory lesson.

About Saikat

Music theory became meaningful to me when I stopped seeing it as a collection of rules and started seeing it as the language behind the music I was already playing.

As a multi-instrumentalist, singer, fingerstyle guitarist and music educator, I have spent years exploring how melody, harmony, rhythm and musical structure connect across different instruments and styles.

I have taught more than 500 students worldwide, helping musicians move beyond simply copying songs and towards actually understanding what they are playing.

My approach is practical and curiosity-driven. When you ask, "Why does this chord work?", "How did they create this melody?", "Why does this progression sound so good?", or "How can I create something like this?", I want you to learn how to find the answer yourself.

I don't believe that becoming a knowledgeable musician means memorizing endless terminology. True understanding is when you can hear something, recognize the underlying idea, and use that knowledge to make your own musical decisions.

That is what I aim to develop in my students: not dependence on a teacher who always has the answer, but the ability to eventually discover answers for themselves.

Whether you are a guitarist, singer, pianist, songwriter, composer, producer, or simply someone who wants to understand music beyond playing the notes, I can help you turn scattered musical knowledge into a clear mental framework.

My goal is to make music theory feel less like a subject you have to study and more like a language you can finally speak.

About the lesson

Every student starts from a different point, so I don't believe in forcing everyone through the same fixed theory syllabus.

In the first stage, we identify your current understanding of music, your instrument or musical background, your goals and the specific questions you want theory to answer. From there, I create a practical learning path that fits your schedule, including if you are a busy professional with limited time.

I also have experience preparing students for Trinity, ABRSM and LCM music theory examinations. If you are working towards an exam, we can combine a clear understanding of the underlying musical concepts with focused preparation for the relevant syllabus, question types and examination requirements. The goal is not simply to memorize answers, but to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to apply theory accurately in an exam and beyond.

Instead of overwhelming you with terminology and theoretical rules, we focus on the smallest set of concepts that will create the biggest improvement in your musical understanding.

You won't just learn a concept and move on. We connect it to songs, chords, melodies and music you already know, so you can immediately see where it comes from, why it works and how you can use it yourself.

Your practice is designed to be efficient, focused and realistic. Even with a busy schedule, you can make meaningful progress through short, purposeful sessions rather than memorizing theory that you never actually use.

As your understanding grows, you will gradually become better at analyzing music, recognizing patterns, understanding songs, choosing chords, creating melodies, transposing music and making your own musical decisions.

The objective is not simply to "finish" music theory or pass an examination.

The objective is to make music theory useful enough that you no longer need someone else to tell you what works.

Classes can be conducted online and are suitable for beginners, experienced musicians and students preparing for Trinity, ABRSM or LCM theory examinations. They are also ideal for musicians who have learned primarily through songs, tabs or tutorials but feel that something is missing from their understanding.

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AJEET

I am doing Finger Style guitar from Saikat Sir. I am playing guitar from 4-5 year but in 2 months the knowledge and ideas i got is really something different i mean no buddy even think and talk about that level in guitar.
He is so dedicated in teaching and also he is techy person in general which is good that anyone can learn finger style guitar also normal guitar online.
So I could say
Teaching top notch
Technique top notch
Friendly behaviour top notch

No class could be better then this. I am thankful and grateful to sir.
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AJEET
I am doing Finger Style guitar from Saikat Sir. I am playing guitar from 4-5 year but in 2 months the knowledge and ideas i got is really something different i mean no buddy even think and talk about that level in guitar.
He is so dedicated in teaching and also he is techy person in general which is good that anyone can learn finger style guitar also normal guitar online.
So I could say
Teaching top notch
Technique top notch
Friendly behaviour top notch

No class could be better then this. I am thankful and grateful to sir.
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Pragata

The best teacher for the beginners.Saiket De elaborates each and every theoritical parts by simplifying them and take the students to the depth of every theory.
Gives more Practises to improve skills.
And with very friendly behavior.
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Pragata
The best teacher for the beginners.Saiket De elaborates each and every theoritical parts by simplifying them and take the students to the depth of every theory.
Gives more Practises to improve skills.
And with very friendly behavior.
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Bhaswar

Saikat is certainly a gifted guitatist and a master fingerstyle arranger. I have known him for a while now, and have listened to and learnt many of his arrangements. They are amazing and undoubtedly suggest the greatness of their creator. He has guide me in so many ways. Saikat is nothing but a great teacher, and more than good for you.
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Bhaswar
Saikat is certainly a gifted guitatist and a master fingerstyle arranger. I have known him for a while now, and have listened to and learnt many of his arrangements. They are amazing and undoubtedly suggest the greatness of their creator. He has guide me in so many ways. Saikat is nothing but a great teacher, and more than good for you.
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Sunil

Saikat is a Good and friendly teacher! And he has a Solution for every kind of students , no matter if he has a musical ear or not! He can develope in a student the thirst for digging deep into music theory and applying them in their playing. Also I like the way he explains the different approaches to the same piece of Music…
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Sunil
Saikat is a Good and friendly teacher! And he has a Solution for every kind of students , no matter if he has a musical ear or not! He can develope in a student the thirst for digging deep into music theory and applying them in their playing. Also I like the way he explains the different approaches to the same piece of Music…
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Sayan

I highly recommend Saikat sir to anyone looking for a guitar teacher. Saikat da is very talented and has a wonderful passion for playing and teaching. I'm learning so much from him! Choosing the right teacher is vital to anyone’s success in learning guitar. So u can join his class without any hesitation,
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Sayan
I highly recommend Saikat sir to anyone looking for a guitar teacher. Saikat da is very talented and has a wonderful passion for playing and teaching. I'm learning so much from him! Choosing the right teacher is vital to anyone’s success in learning guitar. So u can join his class without any hesitation,
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Graduate from the conservatory, teaches singing, piano and guitar. personalized method to meet your individual needs.

Bsed graduate in physical -education health and music major. 3 years teaching experience. in love with music and song writing.

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