Contemporary Guitar Instructor

Job overview

The Contemporary Guitar Instructor role is part-time and offers onsite and online instruction in Chanhassen and Minneapolis, MN. The stated compensation is $43–$50 per hour, with hours determined each semester by student demand and enrollment. The instructor supports MacPhail Center for Music’s Contemporary Music Program. The instructor teaches individual guitar lessons to students at varying levels, with an emphasis on beginners learning contemporary styles. The role develops students’ musical skills and creative expression through instruction, coaching, performance preparation, and communication with students and families.

What you'll do

• Develop and lead lesson plans
• demonstrate guitar playing and coach students
• provide constructive feedback
• build rapport with students and families
• manage lesson scheduling, registration, and regular communications
• prepare students for performances
• and support outreach and community engagement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contemporary guitar instructor

part-time

minneapolis mn

chanhassen mn

onsite and online

macphail center for music

guitar lessons

contemporary music

pop rock jazz blues r&b

student coaching

performance preparation

$43–$50 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Instruction is available onsite and online; hours are set each semester according to student demand and enrollment.

About the employer

MacPhail Center for Music is hiring for this role. Industry: Fine Arts Schools. Sector: 61.