Background Investigation, Coaching, Communication Skills, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Furniture Moving, Keyboards, Lifting Equipment, Mentoring, Music, Music Education, Music and Audio Software, Physical Demands, Power Amplifier, Team Player, Theater, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
Piano / Keyboard / Voice Instructor & Band Coach
Soundcheck Rock Academy – Howard County, MD
With great and unprecedented growth comes incredible opportunity.
Do you believe learning music should be inspiring, energetic, and life-changing?
Are you the kind of person who celebrates student breakthroughs with high-fives and encouragement?
If you're a classically trained pianist, keyboardist, or voice instructor who loves mentoring the next generation of musicians, we want to meet you.
Soundcheck Rock Academy is a fast-growing, performance-based music school located in the heart of Howard County. Our students don’t just take lessons — they play in bands, perform on stage, and build confidence through music.
We are currently seeking two exceptional instructors who want to inspire students, collaborate with a great team, and help shape the musical future of our community.
If you love music, teaching, mentoring, and seeing students grow — this is an amazing opportunity.
What You'll Do
As a Soundcheck instructor, you’ll do more than teach lessons — you’ll mentor musicians and help build a vibrant music community.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching piano, keyboard, and/or voice lessons in private or semi-private formats
- Mentoring students of all ages — children, teens, and adults
- Using established curriculum and method books to guide student progress
- Teaching music theory, technique, and musicianship in an engaging way
- Coaching students to play confidently and expressively
- Directing small groups and rock bands performing cover and original music
- Preparing students for performances, recordings, and showcases
- Collaborating with the Music Director and team to place students in bands
- Communicating with parents about student progress and goals
- Maintaining lesson notes and records in our music management software
- Supporting school events, performances, and rehearsals
- Assisting with studio setup, equipment, and maintaining clean teaching spaces
- Helping create a welcoming and positive studio environment for students and families
What We're Looking For
Our best instructors are musicians, mentors, and motivators.
Qualifications include:
- Strong proficiency in piano/keyboard and/or voice instruction
- Ability to teach music theory and technique clearly to students of all ages
- Multi-instrumentalists strongly preferred
- Ability to read music and communicate musical concepts effectively
- Experience teaching or mentoring students
- Comfortable directing small ensembles or bands
- Ability to operate basic sound equipment
- Strong communication skills with students, parents, and staff
- Ability to accept feedback and continually improve teaching methods
- Excellent organization and time management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic studio environment
- Must be physically present for scheduled lessons
- Ability to pass a background check
- Proficiency in English (additional languages are a plus)
Physical Requirements
Instructors should be able to assist with typical studio activities including:
- Moving or lifting musical equipment such as keyboards, amplifiers, and recording gear
- Setting up equipment for rehearsals and performances
- Moving light furniture and studio materials when needed
Why Work at Soundcheck Rock Academy?
This is more than a teaching job — it’s a chance to build musicians, confidence, and community through music.
Our instructors enjoy:
- A fun, high-energy teaching environment
- The opportunity to mentor the next generation of musicians
- Performance-based teaching with bands, concerts, and showcases
- A collaborative team of passionate musicians
- The chance to make a real impact in students’ lives
At Soundcheck, we celebrate progress, creativity, and community — and yes, we give a lot of high-fives.
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The Columbia Rock School