Music Teacher

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

At Music & Arts, we equip you with the resources and backing to concentrate on what's most essential: teaching and inspiring students. 

Here, you'll find a satisfying and meaningful role with strong benefits, a passion for innovation, and opportunities for career advancement. We're seeking educators who are accomplished musicians and committed to empowering learners.
We see private lessons as vital to nurturing a lifelong love for music.

 Our devotion to music education is at the heart of what we do. We focus on finding instructors who excel in their instruments, and we handle administrative tasks so you can focus on inspiring learning and shaping future musicians!

What You’ll Do:
As a Music Teacher, you will cultivate a dynamic and supportive learning atmosphere for students to flourish. You will:
  • Instruct music lessons for students across various ages and abilities.
  • Foster strong relationships with students and parents via regular communication, setting goals, and offering progress updates.
  • Work alongside store teams to plan lessons and enhance student retention.
  • Use your musical skills to inspire students and contribute to their development.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or related experience.
  • 2 years of experience teaching music.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
  • Professional teaching affiliations or certifications.
  • Over 8 years of teaching experience, particularly with multiple instruments, such as: 
    • 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
    • Voice

About Music & Art

Music & Arts celebrates creativity and music by encouraging our team to develop their unique sound. We aim to cultivate lifelong musicians and make a positive impact by allowing musicians and enthusiasts to experience the joy of playing an instrument. We prioritize our customers, treat everyone with respect and integrity, and pursue our mission with enthusiasm.

Music & Arts started in a small house and was founded by Benjamin O'Brien. Established in 1952, the business initially offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Soon, Ben chose to emphasize music to better fulfill customer needs, a focus we maintain today.
Since the 1990s, Music & Arts has grown significantly through organic development and acquisitions of other music retailers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined American Music, creating the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the nation. 

Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and encompasses over 225 retail stores, over 200 educational representatives, and more than 250 affiliate locations.

Why Choose Music & Arts? Some of Our Benefits:

For musicians, we provide a special perk: gig leave—take time to perform globally and return to your position! Music & Arts also offers substantial benefits and perks, including a 401K with company match, employee discount program, and more.
The job listing does not necessarily indicate actual compensation you may receive and should not be taken as a promise of specific salaries for specific employees, as it is contingent on experience, education, and other factors. Listed pay ranges comply with state-specific laws, and pay ranges may differ based on location.

Additional Information:
Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering fair and equal employment chances to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State, or local laws. Employment decisions are based on legitimate job-related criteria.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans unable to access our website can request accommodation to express interest in an opening. Send an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com to request reasonable accommodation.
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...