Online Music Teacher — One-to-One Instruction (Independent Contractor)
Craft Music | Fully Remote (U.S.-based)
Craft Music is a musician-led online marketplace connecting students across the country with exceptional, experienced music teachers for high-quality one-to-one instruction.
We are building a national platform designed to expand access to serious music education while supporting working musicians—performers, composers, songwriters, and producers—who want to teach on their own terms.
This opportunity is ideal for teachers who value artistic autonomy, professional standards, and a thoughtfully curated teaching environment.
About the Marketplace Model
Craft Music operates as a teacher-first marketplace, not a traditional employer.
Teachers on our platform:
- Set their own rates
- Choose their availability
- Teach using their own curriculum and approach
- Decide which students they accept
- Maintain full independence while benefiting from national visibility and infrastructure
We handle marketing, student discovery, scheduling tools, and payment processing—so teachers can focus on teaching and music.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking high-quality music educators who:
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in music.
- Have meaningful teaching experience
- Care deeply about musical depth, clarity, and sound quality
- Are comfortable teaching students online in a professional setting
Teaching Scope
Teachers may work with:
- Adults (beginners through advanced)
- Professional or pre-professional musicians
- Children and adolescents, from young beginners to serious teens
You may specialize in specific age groups or enjoy teaching across levels.
Technical Expectations
To ensure a high-quality online experience, teachers must have:
- Reliable high-speed internet
- A high-quality audio setup appropriate to their discipline
(e.g. microphone and audio interface for instruments/voice; DAW-based routing for production or songwriting)
- Camera, lighting, and a quiet, dedicated teaching space
Instruments & Disciplines
All instruments and musical disciplines are welcome, including piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, strings, winds, brass, songwriting, composition, music production, DAWs, and more.
Position Details
- Independent contractor (1099)
- Fully remote (U.S.-based)
- Lesson volume can begin modestly and grow over time
- Teachers retain full control over rates, schedule, and teaching approach
If you’re a working musician who wants to teach seriously, sound great online, and reach students beyond your local geography, Craft Music offers a platform built for exactly that.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $100.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please briefly describe your current online teaching setup (audio interface, microphone, software/DAW if applicable, and internet connection). How does your setup support clear, high-quality sound for your instrument or voice?
Work Location: Remote
