The duties of a strings teacher include working with groups and individuals of a variety of ages to improve their skills in playing a string instrument such as a violin, viola, guitar, bass, or cello. This is most often in an orchestra class, but there are also some string teaching needs in band and choir classes. You teach the curriculum provided by the school or academy and develop a program for each live performance or concert. You should have experience as a music education professional and be able to play a string instrument. While most teachers focus on a single instrument for themselves, you must have a familiarity with all other string instruments. Additional responsibilities include speaking with parents about their child’s progress throughout the course, teaching private lessons to one student at a time, repairing instruments, and assisting at school events, if applicable.