Piano Instructor

Musicians Playground; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Central studio in Downtown Crossing

Marketing + scheduling support

Training and professional development

Job summary

Musicians Playground in Downtown Crossing, Boston, seeks experienced piano teachers to work part-time with adult hobbyists. You will teach private and group piano lessons, help grow the piano department, and assist with scheduling and communications.

Ideal candidates hold a music degree (or near graduation) with late-intermediate to advanced classical proficiency and comfort with contemporary styles, plus 2+ years of teaching. A warm, engaging, collaborative energy is essential.

Qualifications

• Music degree or in-progress degree required.
• Late-intermediate to advanced classical proficiency; comfortable with contemporary styles.
• 2+ years of teaching in private and group settings.
• Loves working with adult hobbyists.
• Warm, engaging, collaborative energy.
• Seeks part of a professional, inspiring team.
• Background in music education/pedagogy.
• Ability to sing.
• Experience arranging or producing music.
• Has performed or led bands.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group piano lessons to adults.
• Support development of piano department and curriculum.
• Assist with new-client scheduling and communication.
• Help with special events and music-based team-building experiences.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and ongoing training.
• Contribute to curriculum or community initiatives (optional).

Skills

Teaching piano

Adult learners

Group teaching

Curriculum development

Performance experience

Singing ability

Collaborative energy

Pedagogy

Education

Music degree (or graduating within 6 months)

Job description

Join Boston's Premier Adult Music Community

Part-Time / Downtown Crossing, Boston

Who we are

Musicians Playground is a vibrant, welcoming music community designed for adult hobbyists, like a gym, but for musicians. Located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, our 3,000 sq ft studio is filled with top-tier instruments, amenities, and creative energy. We offer private lessons, group classes, music-based team-building events, and more. We're seeking experienced, passionate piano teachers who value music as fun, connection, and personal wellness, and who want to teach without the burden of running their own business.

Why teach at MP

• Earn more in fewer hours
• Stable + flexible: ~25 hrs/week can yield $3,500+/mo; even ~12 hrs/week provides consistent, meaningful income.
• One beautiful, central studio
• No unpaid travel. Teach in an inspiring Downtown Crossing space with top-tier instruments, tech, espresso, and snacks.
• Consistent students & strong systems
• Marketing + ops help high-performing teachers fill schedules any time of year. Training provided to convert new students.
• Aligned, motivated learners
• Adult hobbyists who choose to be here, for fun, connection, and personal growth.
• Ongoing training & growth
• Paid onboarding and continued professional development for more ease, impact, and confidence.

Who we're looking for

• Music degree (or graduating within 6 months).
• Late-intermediate to advanced classical proficiency, plus comfort teaching contemporary styles.
• 2+ years of teaching in private & group settings.
• Loves working with adult hobbyists.
• Brings warm, engaging, collaborative energy to lessons.
• Sees music as fun, connection, and personal wellness.
• Wants to be part of a professional, inspiring team.
• Background in music education/pedagogy.
• The ability to sing.
• Experience arranging or producing music.
• Has performed or led bands.

What you'll be doing

• Teach private and group piano lessons to adult hobbyists.
• Support the development of the piano department and curriculum.
• Assist with new-client scheduling and communication.
• Help with special events and music-based team-building experiences.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and ongoing training.
• Contribute to curriculum or community initiatives (optional).

Schedule & commitment

• Minimum: 2 days/week, 12+ peak hours
• Peak times: Mon-Thu 3-9pm, Fri 3-7pm, Sat/Sun 9-5pm.
• Weekly team meeting
• Wednesdays 1-2pm (virtual).
• Light but responsive communication
• Check Slack & email daily.
• Periodic client events
• Fridays or Sundays with 1+ month notice.
• Minimum 1-year commitment
• Growth opportunities over time.

About Musicians Playground

We're 100% for music hobbyists and believe music should be fun, social, and personally transformative. Our team is a group of passionate educators committed to helping adults lead healthier, happier lives through music.

Resume including relevant teaching experience.

Short intro video (5 minutes or less)

Who you are, why MP, and why you are a great fit.

Two recent performance videos (within 3 years)

Showcase your piano skills.

At Musicians Playground, you're not just teaching piano, you're helping people reconnect with joy, community, and creativity. We'd love to meet you.

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