Voice Instructor

Wednesdays & Thursdays (2-3 days per week to start)

Commitment:

Minimum 1-year commitment

Compensation:

Based on teaching experience + skill set (discussed during interview)

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

teaching: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:

In person (mobile lessons optional at higher pay rate)

New West Music is a busy, family-focused music school looking for a kind, creative, and adaptable Voice Instructor who genuinely enjoys working with children and can also support teens and adults.

This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a pre-established, full teaching schedule , making it ideal for an instructor who is ready to teach from day one.

We’re looking for someone who can build strong rapport, keep lessons engaging, and foster a genuine love of music. If you’re a teacher who communicates clearly, adapts to each student, and wants a stable, long-term studio environment, you’ll fit in well here.

What you’ll do

Teach private voice lessons to children (and some teens/adults)

Create personalized lesson plans based on each student’s goals and learning style

Keep lessons engaging, structured, and progress-focused

Teach a variety of styles (classical, pop, rock, musical theatre, jazz)

Communicate clearly with parents about progress and practice goals

Collaborate with staff to support student retention and success

Support students in performances and recitals

Must-have qualifications

Experience teaching voice (formal training or equivalent teaching experience)

Strong ability to teach young children with patience, structure, and warmth

Versatility across multiple vocal styles

Dependable and professional: punctual, prepared, and consistent

Good communication with parents and staff

Ability to adapt teaching methods to different personalities and learning styles

Willing to commit to a minimum 1-year term

Strong assets (preferred)

Familiarity with RCM curriculum and teaching toward examinations

Solid music theory knowledge

Ability to transcribe/arrange/adapt simple songs for student requests

Comfort accompanying students or using piano in lessons

Experience preparing students for performances

Ability to teach a second instrument at a beginner-intermediate level piano preferably (or ukulele, guitar, drums, etc.)

Experience working in a music school or studio environment

What success looks like at New West Music

You build trust quickly with children and families

Students feel motivated and supported (and parents feel informed)

Parents feel informed and engaged in their child’s progress

You’re flexible and solutions-oriented with different learning needs

You attend teacher meetings and support students at recitals.

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