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Guitar Center

Music Teacher Store 3201

Aurora, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Guitar Center

Music Teacher Store 3202

Itasca, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3204

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$11 - $22/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3204

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$11 - $22/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Guitar Center

Music Teacher Store 3204

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$11 - $22/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3202

Itasca, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3202

Itasca, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3204

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$11 - $22/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3202

Itasca, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Guitar Center

Music Teacher Store 3202

Itasca, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Music & Arts

Music Teacher Store 3201

Aurora, IL · On-site

$10.50 - $21/hr

Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. * Build positive relationships ... string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice). About Music & Arts Music ...

Varsity Tutors

Cello Tutor

Lake Forest, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise. * Our AI-powered Tutor ... string performance. Ability to explain tone production, bow distribution, position work, and ...

Varsity Tutors

Cello Tutor

Highland Park, IL · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise. * Our AI-powered Tutor ... string performance. Ability to explain tone production, bow distribution, position work, and ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for string teacher in Chicago, IL is $19.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.57 and $21.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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String teachers are educators who specialize in teaching string instruments such as the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. They work with students of various ages and skill levels, providing instruction on technique, music theory, and performance practices. String teachers may work in schools, private studios, or community music programs, and often prepare students for recitals, exams, or ensemble participation. Their goal is to foster musical growth, technical proficiency, and a love for string music in their students.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a string teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a String Teacher, you need strong proficiency in string instruments (such as violin, viola, cello, or bass), a solid understanding of music theory, and often a degree in music education or performance. Familiarity with music notation software, digital audio tools, and classroom management systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, patience, and motivational skills help engage students and foster their musical growth. These skills ensure effective teaching, inspire student progress, and create a positive learning environment.

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String Teachers often instruct students who have a wide range of abilities, from beginners to more advanced players, within the same group. To address this challenge, they use differentiated instruction methods—such as assigning parts of varying difficulty, grouping students for peer learning, and providing individualized feedback. Additionally, String Teachers may incorporate sectionals or small-group work to focus on specific techniques. This approach ensures all students are challenged appropriately and can progress together as an ensemble.

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Cello, Violin, and Viola Teacher - South Elgin, IL

Ensemble Performing Arts

South Elgin, IL • On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 5 hours ago

Job description

About the Position

Ensemble Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional string instructor to teach part-time at Music Education Centers of America, our South Elgin, IL location. We are looking for teachers who will instruct in person. Ability to teach in English and Spanish is a plus.

Teachers can set their availability within our open hours as needed, but both students and school staff appreciate consistency and preference will be given to candidates with greater availability.

Successful candidates will have a strong music background evidenced by a degree in music performance or equivalent 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.

Instructor pay is commensurate with experience and will be in the range of $20-$30/hour. A 401(K) program with employer matching is available to all of our employees after 30 days on the job. Health benefit packages are available for all part- and full-time employees at Ensemble.

About Ensemble Schools

Ensemble Schools is a partnership of community-driven music and dance schools that maintain individual identities but share resources to ensure their mutual success.

Our mission is to Empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them <3. 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.

This posting is for Music Education Training Centers of America (MECA), our South Elgin, IL location. MECA offers lessons for piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums/percussion, brass, woodwinds, and strings, as well as group classes for all ages. With a focus on education, we strive to provide a studio where anyone, regardless of age or experience, can learn to make music in both a comfortable and affordable environment. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of musical instruction, while simultaneously offering the services and products to support how each student learns best.

https://www.musiceducationplay.com/

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

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20-30 per hour

Employment Type: PART_TIME

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