Drum Instructor

Part-Time / Downtown Crossing, Boston

Musicians Playground is a vibrant, welcoming music community designed for adult hobbyists, like a gym, but for musicians. Located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, our 3,000 sq ft studio is filled with top-tier instruments, amenities, and creative energy. We offer private lessons, group classes, music-based team-building events, and more. We're seeking experienced, passionate drum teachers who value music as fun, connection, and personal wellness, and who want to teach without the burden of running their own business.

Earn more in fewer hours

Stable + flexible: ~25 hrs/week can yield $3,500+/mo; even ~12 hrs/week provides consistent, meaningful income.

One beautiful, central studio

No unpaid travel. Teach in an inspiring Downtown Crossing space with top-tier instruments, tech, espresso, and snacks.

Consistent students & strong systems

Marketing + ops help high-performing teachers fill schedules any time of year. Training provided to convert new students.

Aligned, motivated learners

Adult hobbyists who choose to be here, for fun, connection, and personal growth.

Ongoing training & growth

Paid onboarding and continued professional development for more ease, impact, and confidence.

Music degree (or graduating within 6 months).

2+ years of teaching in private & group settings.

Confident across contemporary styles (pop, rock, folk, indie, etc.).

Loves working with adult hobbyists; brings warm, collaborative energy.

Sees music as fun, connection, and personal wellness.

Wants to be part of a professional, inspiring team.

Plays additional instruments.

Background in music education/pedagogy.

Arranging, producing, or audio engineering experience.

Performance/band leading experience.

Teach private drum lessons to adult hobbyists.

Support drum department growth and curriculum.

Assist with new-client scheduling and communication.

Help with special events and music-based team-building experiences.

Participate in weekly staff meetings and ongoing training.

Contribute to curriculum or community initiatives (optional).

Minimum: 2 days/week, 12+ peak hours

Peak times:
Mon-Thu 3-9pm, Fri 3-7pm, Sat/Sun 9-5pm.

Weekly team meeting

Wednesdays 1-2pm (virtual).

Light but responsive communication

Check Slack & email daily.

Periodic client events

Fridays or Sundays with 1+ month notice.

Minimum 1-year commitment

Growth opportunities over time.

We're 100% for music hobbyists and believe music should be fun, social, and personally transformative. Our team is a group of passionate educators committed to helping adults lead healthier, happier lives through music.

Resume including relevant teaching experience.

Short intro video (5 minutes or less)

Who you are, why MP, and why you are a great fit.

Two recent performance videos (within 3 years)

Showcase your drum skills.

At Musicians Playground, you're not just teaching drums, you're helping people reconnect with joy, community, and creativity. We'd love to meet you.

We hire instructors who teach their primary instrument to adults, in a studio at 33 West Street in Downtown Crossing that is reachable from every T line. See all open roles on our music school hiring page , or go straight to a role: