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A Piano Performance job involves playing the piano professionally in various settings, such as concerts, recitals, recording studios, or accompanying other musicians. Pianists may perform solo, with an orchestra, or as part of an ensemble. They often spend hours practicing, refining technique, and interpreting musical works. Some may also teach, compose, or collaborate with other artists. Success in this field requires strong technical skills, expressiveness, and dedication to continuous improvement.

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Piano Performance professionals can work in a variety of settings including concert halls, recording studios, theaters, educational institutions, and occasionally for private events or venues. Schedules can be highly variable, often involving evening and weekend performances, regular rehearsals, and sometimes travel for concerts or competitions. In addition to solo performances, pianists frequently collaborate with other musicians, ensembles, or orchestras, and may also engage in teaching or accompanist roles. The work environment is both creative and rigorous, requiring adaptability and excellent time management to balance practice, performances, and professional commitments. Many piano performers also spend significant time building their repertoire and networking within the music community to advance their careers.

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Infographic showing various Piano Performance job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,142 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Substitute Piano Teacher - Pacific Piano School

Ensemble Performing Arts

San Jose, CA

$40 - $48/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional substitute piano instructor to teach part-time at Pacific Piano School in San Jose, CA. We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! The ability to teach additional instruments (such as voice or violin) is preferred but not required.

Substitute teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed and will be called when regular teachers are out. Our school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability. The ability to advance to regular teacher is available depending on job performance and student demand.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in piano performance (Bachelor's required, Master's preferred), pedagogy, performing experience, a demonstrated love of teaching, experience working with young musicians, a robust appreciation for punctuality, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a routine background check. MTAC membership and/or Certificate of Merit experience preferred.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $40-48/hour for private lessons. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefits options are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools
Ensemble Schools is a collaborative network of community-driven Music & Dance schools. While each school maintains its unique identity, they share resources to ensure collective success. This posting is for Pacific Piano School in San Jose. Pacific Piano School offers a premiere learning experience for musicians of all ages in San Jose, California and the surrounding area. Our experienced faculty provide a high-quality education rooted in fun, fundamentals, and goal-setting to all our learners. We believe in teaching music as an artistic practice - one that many students carry with them throughout their lives.

https://www.ensembleschools.co...

Who We Are

Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them Our values include:

  • Stewardship: We are caretakers of our local businesses and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultivate an enriching learning experience for students.
  • Growth: Our teachers are integral to our success, and we are committed to their professional growth. As an ever-growing partnership of music and dance schools, we seek to increase the high-quality resources provided to our schools and teachers.
  • Stagehands: Our Shared Services team runs in the background to support our schools. By doing this, we champion our teachers and students to be the real stars of the show!

Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Rachel Stoltz through this portal to apply for this position. Diversity is a strength of our performing arts community, and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40-48 per hour

Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment Type: PART_TIME

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