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Historic Makeovers

Guitar Finisher / Painter

Sanford, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Guitar Finisher / Painter Historic Makeovers is a boutique guitar restoration shop in Sanford, FL ... We're hiring a finisher/painter to join our paint team, full-time and in person. What you'll do:

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Lesson Advisor

Brownsburg, IN · On-site +1

... Full-Time Pay: Competitive hourly rate Pay Differential: Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates Position Summary The Lessons Advisor supports and grows Guitar Center ...

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Lesson Advisor

Brownsburg, IN · On-site +1

... Full-Time Pay: Competitive hourly rate Pay Differential: Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates Position Summary The Lessons Advisor supports and grows Guitar Center ...

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Lesson Advisor

Kansas City, MO · On-site +1

... Full-Time Pay: Competitive hourly rate Pay Differential: Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates Position Summary The Lessons Advisor supports and grows Guitar Center ...

Guitar Center

Gear Advisor II

Kansas City, MO

$20/hr

Join the Jam at Guitar Center! Gear Advisor II Wanted! Schedule: Full-Time, On-site Monday - Friday 8am-5pm $20 per hour plus commissions! Are you ready to turn your passion for music into a career ...

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Gear Advisor II

Kansas City, MO

$20/hr

Join the Jam at Guitar Center! Gear Advisor II Wanted! Schedule: Full-Time, On-site Monday - Friday 8am-5pm $20 per hour plus commissions! Are you ready to turn your passion for music into a career ...

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The Guitar Center Company

Gear Advisor II

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$20/hr

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How much do full time guitarist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time guitarist in the United States is $21.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Full Time Guitarist, you need advanced guitar playing skills, a solid understanding of music theory, and experience in live or studio performance, often supported by formal music education or equivalent experience. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), effects pedals, amplifiers, and music notation software is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills help guitarists collaborate with other musicians and engage audiences. These skills are vital for delivering high-quality performances, maintaining professional relationships, and sustaining a successful music career.

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Full Time Guitarists work regular hours with steady income, often employed by bands or music companies, while Part Time Guitarists perform less frequently, usually on a freelance basis, with income fluctuating based on gigs. The choice depends on career goals and lifestyle preferences.

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Full-time guitarists often juggle a variety of roles, including live performances, studio recordings, and sometimes teaching or composing. One common challenge is maintaining versatility, as they may need to quickly adapt to different musical styles or collaborate with artists who have specific expectations. Scheduling can also be demanding, with irregular hours, travel, and last-minute gigs. Additionally, full-time guitarists must continuously practice and learn to stay competitive and prevent creative burnout in a fast-paced, ever-evolving music industry.

What are full time guitarists?

Full time guitarists are professional musicians who play the guitar as their primary occupation. They may perform live in bands, orchestras, or as solo artists, and often work in recording studios, teach music lessons, or compose music. Their careers can involve touring, collaborating with other artists, and participating in various musical projects. Full time guitarists need to be highly skilled, versatile, and dedicated to continuous practice and learning. Success in this career often depends on networking, reliability, and a strong passion for music.
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Guitar Repair Technician

Guitar Repair Technician

Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

In a rare occurrence, WMC has an opening for a full-time Guitar Repair Technician!


In order to meet growing demand and maintain our shop's quality output, this position will require the ideal candidate to have veteran guitar repair expertise coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. While we welcome all interest, this is a job for an experienced professional only rather than a budding hobbyist and priority will be given accordingly. Applicants with certifications from major manufacturers like Taylor, Martin, Fender, and Gibson are strongly preferred.

As a Guitar Tech, your work is critical and directly linked to our “client experience.” The work you will do in this role helps keep customers returning to WMC over and over again. With all necessary equipment provided, this is a fantastic alternative to a technical expert operating an individual shop. The duties of this job require a high degree of expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, and caution.

As a full-time employee, you would have access to benefits such as health, dental, life insurance, 401(k), and paid leave. Exact hours are flexible but Saturday availability might be required. Compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply, submit a resume and brief cover letter or portfolio detailing your history in instrument repair.

General Requirements:

  • At least one year of guitar setup or repair experience in a professional setting
  • Familiarity with acoustic and electric guitars across many styles and brands
  • Certification(s) from guitar repair program preferred but not necessary
  • Saturday availability

Who You Are:

  • Extremely competent with stringed instrument repair and luthierie
  • Organized and meticulous
  • Motivated and able to work independently
  • Conscientious
  • Detail-oriented
  • A self-starter focused on efficiency
  • Comfortable speaking with customers in person, via telephone, or by email
  • Friendly and easy-going with coworkers and customers alike
  • Familiar and proficient with modern computer skill expectations

What You'd Do:

Aside from the ability to visually and sonically access instruments in a quick manner, all qualified applicants must be able to perform the following work on acoustic and electric guitars and basses with little to no supervision:

  • All common setup specifications (intonation, action, truss rod adjustment, etc.)
  • Full restorations
  • Filing, cutting, or installing nuts/bridges
  • Installing and swapping pickups
  • Repairing or replacing electronics
  • Fixing cracks
  • Crowning, leveling, polishing, and refretting
  • Working on steel string, Classical, hardtail, vibrato/tremolo bridge, Floyd Rose, etc. instruments

Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


Tuesday - Saturday
10AM - 6PM