Freelance Music Tutor — Personal Lessons & Performance Prep

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 45,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance schedule

Work-from-home/online option

In-home or on-site teaching

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai seeks a talented, patient Music Tutor to provide personalised instrumental, vocal, and music-theory instruction to learners of various ages. The role is freelance and commission-based, with lessons conducted at students' homes, online, or at other suitable venues under UAE regulations.

You will assess learners, develop plans, deliver one-to-one or small-group lessons, prepare for exams, and adapt sessions for different needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Music, Music Education, Performance, Composition, Music Technology, or a related field.
• Alternatively, an advanced recognised performance qualification with substantial teaching experience
• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching music
• Demonstrated proficiency in the applicant’s instrument, voice, or music specialism
• Strong understanding of music theory, technique, and performance
• Ability to teach learners at different ages and ability levels

Responsibilities

• Assess learners’ musical ability, experience, interests, and goals
• Develop personalised lesson plans and structured practice programmes
• Deliver one-to-one and small-group instrumental, vocal, or music-theory lessons
• Teach correct posture, technique, breathing, tone production, rhythm, and musical expression
• Support learners in reading notation, understanding rhythm, and developing aural skills
• Teach scales, chords, harmony, sight-reading, improvisation, and repertoire as appropriate
• Prepare students for graded music examinations and performance assessments within the tutor’s expertise
• Support examination pathways such as ABRSM, Trinity College London, Rockschool, LCM, or equivalent programmes
• Help students prepare for school performances, auditions, competitions, recitals, and ensemble participation
• Teach music theory, composition, songwriting, arranging, or music technology where appropriately qualified
• Introduce learners to different musical styles, traditions, composers, and performance practices
• Select suitable repertoire based on the learner’s age, ability, interests, and technical development
• Develop confidence, creativity, discipline, stage presence, and performance skills
• Provide clear practice guidance and help learners establish consistent home routines
• Monitor technical and musical progress and provide constructive feedback
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding practice, progress, and upcoming goals
• Maintain, store, and use instruments and equipment responsibly
• Support inclusive participation and adapt lessons for different learning needs where possible
• Maintain appropriate safeguarding, professional boundaries, and noise-level awareness during in-home sessions

Skills

Instrumental instruction

Vocal instruction

Music theory

Sight-reading

Aural training

Rhythm notation

Performance prep

Exams preparation

Improvisation

Practice planning

Student motivation

Parent communication

Safeguarding boundaries

Flexible schedule

Online teaching

Home/school visits

Group leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music

Diploma in Music Education

MOHRE Tutor Permit

2+ years teaching experience

Tools

Music technology software

Audio recording tools

Job description

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai seeks a talented, patient Music Tutor to provide personalised instrumental, vocal, and music-theory instruction to learners of various ages. The role is freelance and commission-based, with lessons conducted at students' homes, online, or at other suitable venues under UAE regulations.

You will assess learners, develop plans, deliver one-to-one or small-group lessons, prepare for exams, and adapt sessions for different needs.