Woodwinds and Percussion Teacher

Bluegrass Stream; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC in Bellevue, WA is seeking a woodwinds or percussion teacher to provide private and small-group lessons in our retail studio. The role emphasizes strong fundamentals, ensemble readiness, and tailored instruction for students of all ages and levels.

You will track progress, prepare students for concerts and auditions, coordinate lesson logistics with store staff, assist with rentals, and promote studio programs through community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency teaching woodwinds or percussion.
• Instruct beginners through advanced learners.
• Strong planning, assessment, and progress-tracking skills.
• Experience preparing students for performances and auditions.
• Collaborative, student-centered, and inclusive teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach students of all ages and levels.
• Build strong musical fundamentals and ensemble readiness.
• Support school music requirements and performance goals.
• Create tailored lesson plans and individualized instruction.
• Track student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Prepare students for concerts and auditions.
• Collaborate with store staff to coordinate lesson logistics.
• Assist with rentals and related accessories.
• Promote studio programs and engage with the community.

Skills

Woodwinds

Percussion

Beginner to advanced

Planning & assessment

Performance prep

Student-centered

Job description

Role:

Woodwinds or Percussion Teacher providing private and small-group lessons in a retail lesson studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students of all ages and levels.
• Build strong musical fundamentals and ensemble readiness.
• Support school music requirements and performance goals.
• Create tailored lesson plans and individualized instruction.
• Track student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Prepare students for concerts and auditions.
• Collaborate with store staff to coordinate lesson logistics.
• Assist with rentals and related accessories.
• Promote studio programs and engage with the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency teaching woodwinds or percussion.
• Ability to instruct beginners through advanced learners.
• Strong planning, assessment, and progress-tracking skills.
• Experience preparing students for performances and auditions.
• Collaborative, student-centered, and inclusive teaching approach.