Music Teacher Store

Overview

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on teaching and inspiring students. With robust benefits, a commitment to innovation, and opportunities to grow your career, you’ll find a rewarding role here. We are looking for educators who are not only skilled musicians but also dedicated to empowering learners. We believe private lessons are foundational to a lifelong relationship with music, and we work to find instructors who are experts in their instrument.

We take care of administrative work so you can focus on inspiring learning and creating the next generation of musicians.

• Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates.
• Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.
• Share your musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of music teaching experience.

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• 8+ years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments (banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice).

Music & Arts embodies creativity and music by encouraging teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting customers first, engaging with respect and integrity, and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The organization began in Bethesda, MD, in 1952, offering printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Since the 1990s, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Pay Rate: $12/hr Non-Teaching Rate + $12-24/hr Teaching Rate depending on background and experience. We offer gig leave for musicians to take time off to perform and return to work. Benefits include 401K with company match, employee discount, and more. The job posting is not a guaranteed or specific pay, which depends on experience and other factors. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with state laws and may differ by location.

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and are unable to access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing