Online Guitar Instructor (Independent Contractor - 1099)Company: RJ Academy LLC
Location: Remote (Virtual Classroom)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor (1099)Job SummaryRJ Academy LLC is seeking a dedicated and highly qualified Independent Contractor (1099) to join our virtual faculty. In this role, you will provide professional, live 1-on-1 online guitar instruction to students across all age groups and proficiency levels. The ideal candidate possesses comprehensive expertise in The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Trinity College London programs, with a proven track record of successfully preparing students for formal examinations.This remote position offers professional flexibility while allowing you to facilitate a significant impact through high-caliber arts education.Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development: Design and implement customized guitar training curricula tailored to individual student goals and skill levels.
- Lesson Execution: Conduct engaging 1-on-1 virtual lessons that incorporate musical technique, performance proficiency, and artistic expression.
- Exam Preparation: Structure comprehensive lesson plans comprising warm-ups, technical exercises, repertoire selection, and formal examination preparation.
- Feedback & Coaching: Provide actionable feedback to facilitate student improvement in technique, stage presence, and confidence.
- Creative Integration: Incorporate elements of performing arts, including choreography and theater-based creative instruction, where appropriate.
- Classroom Management: Manage virtual classroom dynamics effectively by utilizing pedagogical strategies suitable for diverse learners, including youth and adults.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor student progress systematically and refine instructional plans to address ongoing developmental needs.
Instructional Requirements
- Virtual Delivery: Deliver high-quality, live 1-on-1 virtual music lessons via Zoom or dedicated virtual classroom software.
- Syllabus Guidance: Guide students thoroughly through either the RCM or Trinity Syllabus, including technical testing, ear training, and sight-reading.
- Theory Integration: Ensure absolute mastery of core musical theory and musicianship requirements aligned with the student's respective grade level.
- Practice Structuring: Establish clear, structured weekly practice routines and maintain consistent progress reporting for students and parents.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music, Guitar Performance, Music Education, or equivalent conservatory credentials.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of formal teaching experience, with online instructional experience highly preferred.
- Syllabus Knowledge: Demonstrated, deep familiarity with the structure, grading, and assessment criteria of the RCM or Trinity College London series.
- Accompaniment Skills: Intermediate piano proficiency—including the ability to record or provide live backing tracks for students—is considered a strong advantage.
Technical RequirementsTo maintain our standard of educational excellence, you must possess a reliable, professional home studio setup, including:
- Internet: Reliable high-speed internet connection.
- Audio Equipment: Professional-grade microphone and dedicated audio interface.
- Environment: A dedicated, quiet, and well-lit virtual studio space free from background noise.
How to ApplyWe invite applications from passionate professionals with the expertise to foster creativity and mentor the next generation of performers.If you are interested, please let me know if you would like me to:
- Draft a targeted email invitation to send directly to qualified musicians or music school graduates.
- Create a set of interview screening questions tailored specifically to test their RCM/Trinity syllabus knowledge.
- Design a short evaluation rubric for grading an applicant's audition or teaching demo video.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
