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Music Teacher Positions – Seattle & Bellevue/Mercer Island Area

Join The Music Factory's Teaching Faculty as We Expand Across Seattle's Eastside

To Apply

Apply online via our portal at www.musicfactory.online, here you can find a become a teacher button at the lower right corner. Add a photo, bio, phone, email, and other info to be placed at the top of our list of resumes. Also send a resume and links to your music to our email.

Company Description

The Music Factory is a music school in the heart of Madison Valley, Seattle, offering lessons for all ages, levels, and styles. Rooted in the belief that music enriches life, the Music Factory combines enjoyment with the development of diligence, patience, and determination. With a team of professional musicians, we provide instruction for beginners and advanced students alike, across a range of instruments including guitar, piano, voice, drums, winds, brass, and more. Since inception, we’ve proudly provided over 125,000 lessons, bringing music to the community with passion and professionalism.

Role Description

The Music Factory is seeking a passionate and skilled Music Teacher with expertise as a multi-instrumentalist to join our team of professional musicians. This contract position requires teaching music lessons to students of all ages and levels, covering instruments like guitar, piano, voice, drums, wind instruments, and brass. Responsibilities include developing personalized lesson plans, mentoring students to improve their music skills, and fostering a love for music. This is an on-site role based in Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Music Theory and Music Education
• Proficiency in Music Performance, with expertise in multiple instruments such as guitar, voice, piano, drums, winds, and brass
• Demonstrated ability to teach and inspire students of varying ages and skill levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and a passion for teaching and sharing music
• Prior teaching experience is highly desirable
• A degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or related field is preferred

Full Details:

Music Teacher Positions – Seattle & Bellevue/Mercer Island Area

Join The Music Factory's Teaching Faculty as We Expand Across Seattle's Eastside

Pay: $40-60 per hour

For nearly 20 years, The Music Factory has helped students of all ages discover confidence, creativity, and joy through music. As we continue expanding into the Bellevue and Mercer Island area, we are seeking exceptional music teachers to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for professional musicians and educators who want to work in a supportive, musician-friendly environment while building a rewarding long-term teaching schedule.

Whether you are an experienced teacher with a full performance career or a multi-instrumentalist looking to build a thriving roster of students, we'd love to hear from you.

Currently Seeking Teachers In:

• Guitar

• Piano

• Voice

• Bass

• Drums & Percussion

• Ukulele

• Digital Music Production

• Recording & DAWs

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Upright Bass

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Flute

• Oboe

• Bassoon

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• French Horn

• Tuba

• Other instruments welcome

Multi-Instrumental Teachers Strongly Encouraged

We particularly value teachers who can confidently teach multiple instruments. Multi-instrumental instructors often build the strongest schedules and have the opportunity to work with a wider variety of students.

About The Music Factory

Founded in Seattle in 2006, The Music Factory is one of the region's most established private music schools, serving students of all ages and experience levels through highly personalized one-on-one lessons.

Our mission is simple:

Help students develop a lifelong love of music while achieving their individual goals.

Unlike many lesson programs that follow rigid curriculums, we believe every student learns differently. Our teachers meet students where they are and develop highly customized lesson plans based on each student's interests, goals, learning style, strengths, and musical aspirations.

Whether a student wants to:

• Learn their favorite songs

• Join a band

• Write original music

• Record in a studio

• Improve technique

• Learn music theory

• Prepare for auditions

• Perform professionally

We help create a path that keeps them engaged, inspired, and progressing.

Why Teachers Love Working Here

Competitive Compensation

Teachers earn approximately $40-60+ per hour, depending on if lessons are at our location, at clients houses, virtual, and depending on schedule structure, experience, student needs and teaching assignments.

Built By Musicians, For Musicians

The Music Factory is owned and operated by active professional musicians.

We understand both the rewards and challenges of building a life in music because we live it ourselves.

Many of our instructors are active:

• Performing artists

• Recording musicians

• Producers

• Songwriters

• Composers

• Touring musicians

• Session players

• Educators

Our teachers typically combine strong technical mastery of their instruments with real-world creative experience and a genuine passion for helping others grow.

A Musician-Friendly Culture

We recognize that great teachers are often active musicians as well.

Many of our instructors earn their primary income through a combination of teaching, performing, recording, producing, composing, and other music-related work. We are proud to support career musicians who remain actively engaged in the art form.

Our goal is to create a long-term home for musicians who want to continue performing, creating, recording, and sharing their knowledge with the next generation.

Build a Strong Student Roster

The Bellevue and Mercer Island communities are home to many families who value music education and are committed to long-term lessons.

Teachers who offer broad availability and excellent instruction often build rewarding schedules and lasting relationships with students and families.

Opportunities Beyond Teaching

Depending on experience and interests, additional opportunities may be available in:

• Recording projects

• Curriculum development

• Student recitals

• Social media content creation

• Marketing

• Events

• Community outreach

• Studio operations

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking teachers who are:

Outstanding Educators

You know how to connect with students and make lessons both productive and enjoyable.

Professional Musicians

You possess strong command of your instrument and continue to develop as a performer, creator, producer, composer, or recording artist.

Reliable & Consistent

Students thrive when they can count on their teacher. We value punctuality, professionalism, and consistency.

Positive & Encouraging

We strive to create an environment where students feel inspired, challenged, and supported.

Strong Communicators

You communicate effectively with students, families, and staff and respond professionally to scheduling and administrative needs.

Team Players

You enjoy being part of a larger musical community and contributing to the success of students, fellow teachers, and the school as a whole.

Availability

We are especially interested in teachers who can teach during our highest-demand hours:

Peak Hours

• Monday–Friday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Saturday: Morning & Afternoon

• Sunday: Morning & Afternoon

Teachers with broad availability during these times generally build schedules more quickly.

Teaching Format

Lessons are primarily taught in person at our Seattle and Bellevue/Mercer Island area locations.

Teachers should also be comfortable conducting virtual lessons when necessary.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 2+ years of teaching experience

• Professional performance experience

• Ability to teach multiple instruments

• Experience teaching children, teens, and adults

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Reliable transportation

Not required but valued:

• Music degree

• Recording or production experience

• Ensemble coaching experience

• Songwriting experience

• Curriculum development experience

Employment Details

• Independent Contractor (1099)

• Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

• Flexible Schedule

• Choose Your Own Availability

• In-Person Teaching

Locations

Seattle Location - Central Seattle, Arboreetum, Capital Hill, Madison Valley

Bellevue / Mercer Island Area - New Eastside Expansion Location

Apply Today

If you are passionate about music education, enjoy helping students grow, and want to work alongside a community of dedicated musicians, we would love to hear from you.

Please send:

• Resume

• Brief introduction

• Instruments taught

• Teaching experience

• Current availability

Questions?

Call or Text: 206-420-3896

The Music Factory

Helping students discover the joy of music since 2005.

Join us as we build the next chapter of music education on Seattle's Eastside.