Guitar Instructor – Private Lessons
About The Position
Guitar Teacher | Bach to Rock® Music School – Herndon, VA Love guitar? Love people? Bach to Rock® Herndon is looking for a passionate Guitar Teacher to join our team of professional musician-educators at our studio in the WorldGate Centre. At Bach to Rock, we do music education differently. Students pick the songs they love — from rock and pop to blues, acoustic, and beyond — and you help them fall in love with playing. You'll teach private one-on-one lessons to students of all ages, from young beginners to adults, in a fun, professional, and supportive school environment. What You'll Do: Teach private guitar lessons across all skill levels (beginner to advanced) Cover a broad range of styles: rock, pop, acoustic, electric, blues, country, classical Use Bach to Rock's structured curriculum as a foundation while personalizing lessons to each student Track student progress and maintain open communication with parents Bring energy, reliability, and genuine enthusiasm to every lesson Schedule & Availability: Weekday afternoons and evenings (approx. 3PM–9PM) Saturdays (9AM–5PM) Flexible — we work around your performance and gigging schedule Compensation — Tiered by Experience: Tier 1 (Developing Instructor): $17–$18/hr Tier 2 (Established Instructor): $18–$20/hr Tier 3 (Advanced/Specialist): $20–$22/hr Tier 4 (Senior/Expert): $22–$25/hr Your tier is determined by your education, teaching history, and performance background — and there's a clear path to grow. Who We're Looking For: Strong guitar proficiency across multiple styles Prior teaching experience is a plus, but we welcome emerging instructors with the right drive Comfortable and patient with students of all ages, especially children Reliable transportation to our Herndon studio Must pass a background check Currently gigging, recording, or performing? We love working musicians. Why Bach to Rock? W-2 employment — consistent, reliable pay Flexible scheduling that respects your life as a musician Professional studio environment — no garage lessons, no commuting to students' homes Nationally recognized music school brand with an established, supportive curriculum Real performance opportunities for students: live shows, studio recording, and band ensembles 401(k) retirement plan — a rare benefit for part-time music educators If you're ready to inspire the next generation of guitarists, we want to meet you. Apply today!
Requirements
- Strong guitar proficiency across multiple styles
- Comfortable and patient with students of all ages, especially children
- Reliable transportation to our Herndon studio
- Must pass a background check
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience is a plus, but we welcome emerging instructors with the right drive
- Currently gigging, recording, or performing? We love working musicians.
Responsibilities
- Teach private guitar lessons across all skill levels (beginner to advanced)
- Cover a broad range of styles: rock, pop, acoustic, electric, blues, country, classical
- Use Bach to Rock's structured curriculum as a foundation while personalizing lessons to each student
- Track student progress and maintain open communication with parents
- Bring energy, reliability, and genuine enthusiasm to every lesson
Benefits
- Positive work environment
- Competitive pay
- Growth opportunities
- Musician-friendly hours
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- W-2 employment — consistent, reliable pay
- Flexible scheduling that respects your life as a musician
- Professional studio environment — no garage lessons, no commuting to students' homes
- Nationally recognized music school brand with an established, supportive curriculum
- Real performance opportunities for students: live shows, studio recording, and band ensembles
- 401(k) retirement plan — a rare benefit for part-time music educators
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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