Michelle pairs deep musical expertise with a music geek’s ear, guiding students from passive hearing to active listening.
Your child gets real results while actually enjoying the journey.
Michelle is an passionate and skilled music tutor who combines her extensive expertise with a warm and encouraging teaching style.
Her approach transforms learning into an enjoyable and rewarding experience, making her an excellent choice for students in all contexts—whether pursuing structured programs like IBDP or simply seeking to develop their musical and ’conversational’ knowledge through listening.
Michelle's ability to inspire and motivate ensures students achieve meaningful progress while genuinely enjoying the process.
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Calm Nerves, Stronger Marks: Music Listening Mastery
When an unfamiliar excerpt plays, your child won't freeze—they'll analyse.
Third Note's small-group lessons turn passive listeners into confident, analytical ones who hear the detail, name it precisely, and write exam answers that earn real marks.
From Hearing Music to Understanding It
Help your child cross the gap between loving music and truly analysing it.
Third Note's small-group lessons build the active listening skills students need to spot musical features fast, describe them with precision, and write the kind of responses that lift IB DP Music results.
Small Groups, Faster Progress in Music Listening
Personal attention is what makes the difference.
In Third Note's small groups of four to eight, your child gets expert guidance, discussion-based listening practice, and a clear structure that builds active listening skills faster—so they walk into the IB exam ready to hear the detail and write with confidence.
Higher Marks Start With Sharper Listening Skills
Give your child the practical tools that turn listening tasks into earned marks.
Third Note teaches IB DP and other Music students how to identify musical elements with speed, apply precise analytical vocabulary, and structure clear, evidence-based responses—so they perform with confidence even under exam pressure.
Reserve Your Child's Place Before Exam Stress Hits
Spaces in each small group are limited—and they fill fast. Third Note helps IB DP Music students build active listening skills early, so confidence is already in place long before the recording starts.
Secure a spot now and give your child a calm, well-prepared start to exam season.
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New York
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