Part-Time Music Instructor – Guitar, Mandolin and/or Fiddle
Waynesboro Music is seeking a friendly, dependable musician to join our teaching staff for Saturday lessons, with the possibility of additional weekday evening hours.
Our primary need is an instructor who can teach beginning acoustic guitar to children and adults. The ability to teach bluegrass guitar, mandolin, or fiddle would be especially welcome.
We’re a locally owned music store in downtown Waynesboro, specializing in acoustic instruments, music lessons, and traditional music. Our instructors work with students of all ages and experience levels in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Responsibilities
• Provide engaging, individualized 30-minute music lessons, primarily on Saturdays.
• Teach beginning guitar using a structured approach, including the Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Book 1, or comparable materials.
• Help students develop fundamentals including technique, rhythm,
• chords, reading music or tablature, and musical confidence.
• Adapt lessons to students’ ages, abilities, and musical interests.
• Communicate clearly with students, parents, and store staff.
• Maintain a reliable teaching schedule and encourage steady student progress.
Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in at least one relevant instrument, preferably acoustic guitar.
• Ability to teach beginning students patiently and effectively.
• Good communication skills, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with basic music theory and instructional methods.
• Experience teaching private lessons is preferred but not required.
• Additional proficiency in bluegrass guitar, mandolin, or fiddle is a plus.
• A music degree is not required. We value musicianship, teaching ability, and a genuine interest in helping students learn.
Schedule and Compensation
• $20 per 30-minute lesson taught, with five minutes between scheduled lessons.
• Saturday availability required.
• Initial schedule will likely include a handful of students, with the opportunity to grow to approximately 10 Saturday lessons.
• Additional weekday evening lessons may be available as enrollment grows.
• Lessons take place at Waynesboro Music in downtown Waynesboro.
How to Apply
Please send a brief introduction describing your musical background, instruments you can teach, any teaching experience, and your Saturday availability.
A résumé is welcome but not required. Links to performance videos or recordings are also welcome.
Contact: Rob @ waynesboromusic.com
• Learn more about our store and lesson program at www.waynesboromusic.com/lessons.
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