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Nick Rail Music

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Music Teacher

$42k to $94k

SANTA BARBARAPosted Feb 27, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Description Nick Rail Music – Private Music Instructor Nick Rail Music is seeking EXPERIENCED INSTRUMENT MUSIC TEACHERS to teach private music lessons. Nick Rail Music is a Santa Barbara original and has served local musicians since 1986. We are looking for teachers for a variety of instruments in all instrument families: orchestral strings, woodwind, percussion, brass, fretted strings, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Teaching private lessons Communicate with parents of students (where applicable) on the progress of each student Assisting with customer service issues as needed, helping to maintain long term students by creating a great experience Assign practice and other music-related homework to expand the student’s knowledge of music Attend all scheduled lessons and participate in recitals Provide meaningful and educational instruction with prepared lessons and materials Nick Rail Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.

All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. Other Info: Pay: $20-45/hour depending on experience Education: Bachelor's in Music (Preferred but not required) Experience: Teaching: 3 year (Preferred) Benefits: Employee discount Accrued sick time Additional benefits available if teaching full time Hours: Teachers will submit their available schedule and the Lesson Coordinator will work to fill all available time slots.

It is understood that teachers will be held to a strict attendance policy.

Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States - we are an e-verify compliant company
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must be over the age of 18
  • Must have reliable transportation Nick Rail Music reserves the right to perform background checks in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students and staff members.

Description copied from Nick Rail Music's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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