Guitar Teacher

Coulter Services; Burke Centre (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Burke Centre, Virginia, invites an enthusiastic guitar instructor to provide high-quality private and small-group lessons in our retail setting. You will tailor each session to individual goals, cultivate proper technique, and foster a love of music.

You will create engaging lesson plans, assess progress, communicate with families about student needs, and collaborate with store staff to grow the program, including outreach to local schools and recitals.

Qualifications

• Proficient guitar technique and ability to teach fundamentals.
• Knowledge of music theory and sight-reading for instruction.
• Student-focused teaching style that fosters a love of music.
• Ability to design structured lessons, track progress, and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Teach students of all ages and skill levels with a focus on technique, music reading, theory, and repertoire.
• Create engaging lesson plans and tailor instruction to individual learning goals.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding progress and lesson needs.
• Support and prepare students for recitals and performances.
• Collaborate with store staff to grow and strengthen the guitar lesson program, including outreach to local schools.

Skills

Guitar performance

Music theory

Reading music

Student-centered teaching

Job description

Role:

Provide high-quality private and small-group guitar instruction in a retail store setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students of all ages and skill levels with a focus on technique, music reading, theory, and repertoire.
• Create engaging lesson plans and tailor instruction to individual learning goals.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding progress and lesson needs.
• Support and prepare students for recitals and performances.
• Collaborate with store staff to grow and strengthen the guitar lesson program, including outreach to local schools.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong guitar performance skills and ability to teach fundamentals effectively.
• Knowledge of music theory and reading, with experience applying them in instruction.
• Student-focused, collaborative teaching style that encourages a love of music.
• Ability to create lesson plans, track progress, and communicate clearly with families.