Piano Instructor

Chaosology

Piano Instructor teaching foundational techniques and music theory for beginner students. This part-time role suits music students or freelance tutors with a strong command of piano.

Posted 7/9/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach foundational piano techniques, including correct finger positioning, posture, and scale exercises.
Guide the student through reading sheet music (staff notation), understanding time signatures, rhythms, and basic chord structures.
Plan sequential lessons that match the student's learning pace, assigning weekly practice pieces and exercises.
Monitor and evaluate the student's technique weekly, offering constructive feedback to fix common errors early.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Formal grade certification from a recognized board (like Trinity College London or ABRSM Grade 3 to 5) is highly preferred.
Excellent patience and communication skills to comfortably break down complex sheets into simple steps for beginners.
Strong commitment to the scheduled hourly slots.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Piano TechniquesFinger PositioningScale ExercisesChord StructuresTime SignaturesRhythms

Soft Skills

PatienceConstructive Feedback

Certifications

Grade CertificationTrinity College LondonABRSM Grade 3 to 5