Holistic Piano Coaching is a boutique piano studio based in Northeast Washington, DC. We provide high-quality, personalized piano instruction for children, teens, and adults in a warm, supportive, and thoughtfully structured learning environment.
Our studio values musical growth, student confidence, healthy technique, artistic expression, and meaningful communication with families. We are not a large music school model. We are looking for a teacher who appreciates a more personal, boutique-style approach to piano education.
Job Description: We are seeking a part-time piano teacher to work with students in the NE DC / Brookland area. Teaching hours will most likely be during weekday after-school hours, generally between 4:00 and 7:00 PM.
This position is ideal for a teacher who is professional, dependable, musically strong, and passionate about helping students develop both skill and a lifelong connection to music.
- Teach private piano lessons to students of varying ages and levels
- Create a positive, supportive, and structured learning environment
- Help students build healthy technique, musical understanding, and confidence
- Communicate professionally with studio families
- Prepare students for studio recitals and other performance opportunities when appropriate
- Represent the values and quality of Holistic Piano Coaching
Qualifications
- Strong piano background
- Degree in piano performance, piano pedagogy, music education, or a related music field preferred
- At least 5 years of piano teaching experience
- Experience teaching children, teens, and adults
- Comfortable helping students advance through levels
- Warm, patient, and encouraging teaching style
- Reliable, organized, and professional
- Strong communication skills with both students and parents
- Experience preparing students for recitals, festivals, exams, or auditions preferred
- Familiarity with ABRSM, RCM, or similar programs is a plus
- Interest in student-centered, holistic music education
Compensation: $60–$80 per teaching hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a part-time independent contractor position. Weekday after-school availability is preferred, especially between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Exact schedule will be discussed based on student needs and teacher availability.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:
- A brief introduction sharing your teaching background and interest in the position
- Resume or CV
- General weekly availability
- Performance or teaching samples, if available
We are especially interested in teachers who value quality, warmth, professionalism, and a boutique studio environment.
Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
