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LHP MUSIC

Woodwinds Private Instructor

Valencia, CA

$25/hr

Description Description We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified part-time woodwind instructor to join our teaching staff! Here you'll be working one-on-one with students in-store, teaching ...

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A Woodwind Instructor is a music teacher who specializes in woodwind instruments such as the flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. They provide lessons to students of various skill levels, helping them develop technique, tone, and musicianship. Instructors may work in schools, music studios, or offer private lessons. They also prepare students for performances, auditions, and exams.

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Infographic showing various Woodwind Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,163 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Woodwinds Private Instructor

Santa Barbara, CA

LHP MUSIC
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$25/hr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Description

Music Teacher (Woodwinds)

Santa Barbara, CA


Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified part-time woodwind instructor to join our teaching staff!

Here you'll be working one-on-one with students in-store, teaching private lessons to students with a variety of experience. As a company with its roots in band and orchestra sales, rentals, and repairs, we have many eager students interested in learning from experienced instructors. 


Requirements

  • Experience teaching clarinet, flute, and saxophone (preferably 1-2 years minimum) 
  • Strong ability to work one-on-one with children and adults
  • Effective communication with students and parents
  • Availability to teach on Fridays and/or Saturdays
  • Schedule flexibility to build student base
  • Able to develop individual curriculum based on a student's needs/prior experience

We'd also love if you

  • Have a degree in performance or professional performing experience
  • Are interested in working recitals

Hours

  • 1-2 teaching days per week, possibility for more in the future

What we offer

  • Scheduling, registration, and billing for students on your behalf
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Targeted advertising to bring on new students
  • Employee discount

Compensation: Starting at $25 per hour

*Nick Rail Music is a woman owned business. 

**Women and minorities encouraged to apply



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