In-Home Music Instructor Piano/Guitar

Piano/Guitar Instructor

• In-Home Private Lessons Join a growing, student-centered in-home music school serving Denver families.

The Music Lesson Café is seeking enthusiastic private music instructors who love teaching children and want to build a steady roster of students. About Us The Music Lesson Café provides primarily in-home private music lessons throughout Denver, with occasional online instruction. Our instructors are university-educated musicians specializing in a variety of instruments. Approximately 80% of our students are elementary and middle school aged, 15% are high school students, and fewer than 5% are adults. We are a female-owned business committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for both students and instructors. Required Qualifications Ability to teach guitar and beginning piano to children Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Performance, Music Education, Education, or related field preferred University seniors and recent graduates in music programs are encouraged to apply Experience teaching private lessons and/or working with children strongly preferred Reliable transportation for travel to students' homes Ability to maintain a consistent weekly teaching schedule during the school year Strong communication skills and professional demeanor with families Highly Desirable Trained vocalist able to also teach voice Responsibilities Teach engaging one-on-one private lessons, primarily to students ages 5-14 Create personalized lesson plans that balance method books with student-interest repertoire Foster a positive, encouraging, and fun learning environment Assess student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual needs Communicate regularly with parents regarding student development and practice goals Teaching Areas We aim to build efficient teaching routes and group students geographically whenever possible. Teachers approve commute areas before student placement.

Current areas of need include:

West/Central Denver:

Sloan's Lake, Highlands, Sunnyside, Edgewater, Capitol Hill, Congress Park, Lakewood (possible)

East/Central Denver:

Central Park, Park Hill, Northfield, Lowry, Capital Hill, Congress Park Availability Needed Weekday afternoons/evenings, Monday-Thursday Typical lesson hours: 3:30 PM

• 8:00 PM Minimum availability: 2 weekday afternoons/evenings per week Ideal availability: 4 weekday afternoons/evenings per week Mon
• Thurs Greater availability generally leads to faster studio growth. Summer teaching is optional and less consistent. Compensation Per Lesson Rates (Based on Experience): 30 minutes: $21
• 25 45 minutes: $35
• 39 60 minutes: $47
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Additional Compensation:

$9 commute stipend per home visit (Paid per household visit, not per student)

Bonus:

$100 monthly bonus when studio reaches 20+ active students

Estimated Weekly Earnings:

Approximately $350

• 650/week once a regular school-year schedule is established Typical Studio Size
• Established instructors teach 10
• 22 weekly private lessons Materials & Equipment Teachers provide their own guitar for travel lessons Students/families provide piano/keyboard in-home for piano lessons Books are purchased by the families and are recommended by the teachers (guidance and recommendations available) Online instructors must provide their own laptop/tablet and internet access Contractor Position Details This is a 1099 independent contractor role .

Instructors indicate their teaching availability and commute preferences Student placements are offered based on fit and availability Contractors are responsible for their own taxes Hiring Timeline Hiring for Fall 2026 Semester beginning the week of August 24, 2026 Limited summer teaching opportunities may be available based on instructor availability Applications accepted on a rolling basis through June 26, 2026 Hiring Process Screening questions Initial interview Background check Observation lessons

• The teacher will be asked to teach a few lessons to students of varying ages while being observed.

To Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$49.00

• $59.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

On the road