Contemporary Guitar Instructor

MacPhail Center for Music • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $43 - $50

About The Position

The Contemporary Guitar Instructor teaches individual guitar lessons to students at varying levels, from beginning to advanced, with an emphasis on beginners interested in contemporary musical styles such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, and R&B. The instructor maintains high standards of teaching expertise and creates lessons that support student growth and creative exploration.

The role includes providing expert instruction, demonstrating guitar playing, coaching students, and offering constructive feedback through in-session guidance and reflection. The instructor builds rapport with students and families, manages lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communications, and prepares students to perform publicly by helping them translate rehearsal work into presentation.

The instructor fosters an inclusive, student-centered environment that encourages creative expression, risk-taking, and mutual respect. The role also supports outreach and communication to engage new participants and connect MacPhail Center for Music with the broader community, while modeling curiosity, openness, and professionalism.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of studio teaching experience with all ages and skill levels, including significant experience teaching young beginners.
• Experience teaching a variety of contemporary musical styles, including Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, and R&B.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency skills.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or certification in music or music education, or equivalent.
• Experience teaching small groups.
• Performance experience and a discography of at least one EP or full-length album.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead lesson plans that foster growth and creative exploration.
• Provide expert music instruction, demonstrate playing during lessons, and coach students.
• Provide constructive feedback through in-session coaching and guided reflection.
• Establish rapport with students and families and encourage open discussion.
• Manage studio logistics, including lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communication with students and families.
• Ensure students are prepared for performances and understand how to translate rehearsal work into public presentation.
• Foster an inclusive, student-centered environment supporting risk-taking, mutual respect, and creative expression.
• Support outreach and communication efforts to raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect MacPhail Center for Music to the broader community.
• Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed