Piano Instructor

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 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: In person