About Milwaukee Music Lessons
Milwaukee Music Lessons is a modern, family-friendly studio that helps kids and adults play real songs fast and stick with music for the long haul. We focus on confidence, progress, and a positive experience for every student, not high-pressure sales or churn.
We handle the marketing, scheduling, payments, and parent communication so you can focus on what you do best: teaching.
What Success Looks Like In This Role
- You run engaging, well-structured guitar lessons that get beginners playing real songs and feeling proud of themselves.
- You are reliable and consistent, so students and parents trust you and stay enrolled.
- You communicate clearly with families and our staff so everyone knows what to practice and what is coming next.
- You contribute to a supportive, encouraging studio culture for kids, parents, and fellow teachers.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach private, in-person guitar lessons to kids (ages 6+) and adult beginners using our studio guidelines and your own teaching style.
- Create simple, clear lesson plans tied to each student’s goals and 90 day roadmap.
- Track student progress and send brief updates through our online portal.
- Encourage student participation in recitals, workshops, and fun studio events.
- Arrive prepared and on time for every scheduled lesson.
Schedule
- Weekly in-person lessons at our Milwaukee studio.
- Immediate need for Thursday late afternoon and evening starting in September.
- Approximately 4 hours per week to start, with the opportunity to add more days and students as your schedule and demand grow.
- This is intended as a long term, ongoing position, not a short term or seasonal role.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting pay $30 per hour of teaching time, with room to grow based on experience and performance.
- All students, billing, and scheduling provided by the studio.
- Referral and review bonuses.
- Paid training on our systems and access to professional development resources.
Required Qualifications
- Strong guitar skills and at least 1 to 2 years of teaching or equivalent experience (private teaching, school, or group settings).
- Comfortable working with kids and adult beginners.
- Clear communicator who is patient, encouraging, and professional.
- Reliable transportation and a consistent schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching a variety of styles (rock, pop, worship, etc.).
- Ability to adapt explanations to different ages and learning styles.
- Prior experience in a music school or lesson studio.
How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter sharing:
- Why you enjoy teaching guitar, and
- Why this specific role at Milwaukee Music Lessons is a good fit for you.
If available, include links to any performance or teaching videos (YouTube, social media, etc.).
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Please any days/times you are available to work from the following times.
Mon-Fri: 4-8pm
Sat: 9am-12pm
Experience:
- Playing/Performing: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukee, WI 53220 (Required)
Work Location: In person
