Music Tutor
Simone's Tutoring
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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
Education
Tools
Job description
- Workspace
- Student's home
- Online (where suitable)
- Tutor's home (where approved)
- Schools
- Community centres
- Event venues
- Workshop venues
Freelance / Commission-Based
We are seeking a talented, patient, and engaging Music Tutorto provide personalised instrumental, vocal, music-theory, and performance instruction to children, teenagers, university students, and adults.
- 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
- 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
- Master’s degree in Music, Music Education, Performance, Composition, or a related discipline
- PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised music-teaching qualification
- Advanced graded qualification, performance diploma, or conservatory training
- Experience preparing students for ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool, LCM, or equivalent examinations
- Experience performing professionally or leading ensembles, choirs, bands, or orchestras
- Ability to teach more than one instrument or a combination of practical music and theory
- Experience teaching students with special educational needs
- Experience with digital music production, recording, or composition software
Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in‑person services. Please ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulations.
Any public performances, events, commercial recordings, or externally delivered music programmes must comply with applicable venue, event, copyright, and UAE regulatory requirements.
- Own UAE Employment Visa
- Green Visa
- Freelance Permit
- Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility
- Any other valid UAE work authorisation
- 2+ years teaching instrumental music, vocal performance, music theory, or a related specialism
- Experience developing personalised lesson and practice plans
- Experience teaching children, teenagers, or adults
- Experience preparing learners for performances, assessments, or examinations
- Experience providing constructive technical and artistic feedback
- Experience communicating progress and practice expectations to parents
- Instrumental or vocal instruction
- Music theory
- Sight-reading
- Aural training
- Rhythm and notation
- Performance preparation
- Graded-examination preparation
- Improvisation and musical creativity
- Practice planning
- Student motivation
- Progress assessment
- Parent communication
- Instrument and equipment care
- Safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments
- Competitive session and programme rates
- Work from home, teach online, or deliver sessions at students’ homes / schools
- Opportunity to lead music groups, workshops, recitals, and enrichment programmes
- Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to help learners develop confidence, creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation of music
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid lessons, workshops, and enrichment programmes.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Simone’s Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.
Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centered services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid lessons, workshops, and enrichment programmes.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
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