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Teach at the Academy of Music

Inspire Students. Focus on Teaching. We’ll Handle the Rest.

At Academy of Music, independent instructors are free to focus on what they do best—helping students discover a lifelong love of music. We take care of scheduling, tuition, marketing, customer service, and administrative support so you can spend your time doing what you love: teaching.

Why Instructors Choose Academy of Music

✔ Marketing and attracting new students

✔ Student scheduling

✔ Tuition collection

✔ Customer service

✔ Administrative support

✔ Modern lesson management and online lesson technology

You focus on teaching. We’ll handle the rest.

Whether you’re looking for a regular teaching schedule, occasional substitute opportunities, or future openings, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why Teach at Academy of Music?

At Academy of Music, we believe great teachers have the power to change lives.

Serving West Michigan Since 2003

• Hundreds of active students

• Two convenient locations

• Award-winning music school

• Professional office staff

• Year-round student enrollment

For more than 20 years, we’ve been helping students build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. Today, we’re proud to be West Michigan’s largest music school, serving hundreds of students through a network of exceptional independent music instructors.

Whether you’re looking to build a full teaching schedule, add a few students to your week, or simply join our substitute instructor list, we’d love to hear from you.

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Current Instructor Opportunities

  • Piano
  • Voice
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Violin & Strings
  • Ukulele
  • Musical Theatre
  • Dance
  • Acting & Improv

Don’t see your specialty listed? We’d still love to hear from you. We’re always interested in connecting with exceptional music educators.

Why Teachers Love Working at Academy of Music

Focus on Teaching

✔ We handle scheduling, tuition, and customer service.

✔ Professional office staff greet students and support families.

✔ No private make-up lessons.

✔ You’re paid even when students miss lessons.

Build the Schedule You Want

✔ Teach one afternoon or several days each week.

✔ Flexible scheduling based on your availability.

✔ Opportunities to teach additional Academy students as openings become available.

Beautiful Teaching Environment

✔ Spacious, fully furnished teaching studios.

✔ Modern scheduling, communication, and online lesson technology.

✔ Professional, welcoming atmosphere.

✔ Supportive leadership team.

Professional Support

✔ Year-round marketing helps attract new students.

✔ Quality lesson management software makes your job easier.

✔ Professional office staff handle scheduling, enrollment, billing, and customer service.

Are We a Good Fit?

We’re looking for teachers who:

✔ Love working with children and families

✔ Have at least one year of teaching experience

✔ Are dependable and organized

✔ Create engaging, student-centered lessons

✔ Are committed to helping every student succeed

We’d Love to Hear From You

We’re always interested in connecting with outstanding music instructors who share our passion for helping students discover the joy of music.

Whether you’re interested in teaching one afternoon each week or several days, we’d love to learn more about you.

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