Private Music Teacher (Multi-Instrumentalist / Piano & Voice Focus)

Pittsburgh Music House | Starting May 2026

Pittsburgh Music House is seeking a playful, student-centered music educator to join our team in a part-time private teaching role beginning in May.

This position is ideal for a multi-instrumentalist or a teacher with a piano/voice focus who enjoys working with a wide range of students from young beginners to advancing musicians.

Pay: $40 per teaching hour

Teaching Areas:

We are looking for candidates who can teach piano plus at least one additional area, such as:

• Voice
• Guitar
• Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass)

All candidates should:

• Have piano proficiency
• Be open to incorporating songwriting and/or composition (on-the-job training and mentorship available)
• Be comfortable teaching a variety of musical styles

Schedule Availability:

We are currently hiring for multiple openings. Candidates should have availability in at least one of the following:

• Weekday evenings (beginning mid-late May)
• Saturdays (optional availability)

Consistency is important, as teachers build a regular weekly schedule with their students.

About the Role:

At Pittsburgh Music House, we work with students ages 3–99 who bring a wide variety of goals, interests, and learning styles. Many students explore multiple instruments, as well as singing, songwriting, and creative music-making.

We are looking for a teacher who can:

• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for young beginners AND coach intermediate to advanced students with strong musical guidance
• Adapt lessons for multi-instrumental and diverse learners
• Support creativity through singing, composing, and songwriting
• Arrange or modify music based on student interests and levels
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students and families

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in music, music education, performance, or related field
• Experience teaching both beginner and advancing students
• Experience working with young children
• Strong foundation in piano and/or vocal pedagogy
• Ability to teach multiple instruments
• Openness to play-based and student-led learning approaches (on-the-job training and mentorship available)
• Warm, flexible, and collaborative teaching style
• Commitment to consistency and long-term student growth

Why Pittsburgh Music House?

We prioritize joyful, student-centered music education over competition. Teachers are supported in developing their own teaching style while receiving mentorship in play-based and creative approaches.

To Apply

Email your resume to pittsburghmusichouse@gmail.com

or text/call 833-412-7529 with any questions.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid training and lesson planning

Work Location: In person