Digital Music Production Instructor; Part Time, After School, In-Person

Schedule

Typically 1 hour per week for 10 weeks (after school); exact days/times vary by assignment

On-site at a partner school; varies by assignment

Rolling openings based on school schedules

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Digital Music Production Instructor to facilitate a short-format after-school enrichment course for students. This course introduces learners to foundational music production concepts using accessible, school-approved digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Band Lab, Soundtrap, or Garage Band, depending on site technology. Students learn how to create original music through beat-making, looping, recording, arranging, and basic mixing techniques while developing listening skills, creativity, and collaboration habits.

Instruction should be age-appropriate, classroom-friendly, and aligned with site policies for technology use and content. The instructor will deliver instruction across a typical 10-week cycle, with pacing adapted to student needs and site logistics.

Students will learn the fundamentals of producing a complete track, including rhythm and beat construction, layering instruments, chord progressions and melodies (intro level), arranging a song structure, and refining sound through basic editing and mixing. Depending on equipment and permissions, students may also record vocals or instruments and learn appropriate microphone and headphone etiquette.

• Introduction to the DAW (Band Lab/Soundtrap/Garage Band): interface, tracks, loops, MIDI, and timeline basics
• Tempo, time signatures (intro level), and building drum patterns
• Loop-based composition and layering (drums, bass, chords, melody)
• Basic music theory for producers (rhythm, scales, chords—intro level)
• Song structure and arrangement (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, outro)
• Recording basics (vocals/instruments as available), editing takes, and timing correction (intro level)
< and synth/instrument exploration
• Effects and processing basics (EQ concepts, reverb, delay—intro level)
• Mixing fundamentals (levels, balance, panning, avoiding clipping)
• Collaboration workflows (shared projects, respectful feedback, roles)
• Digital citizenship and copyright basics (originality, appropriate samples/loops, attribution when required)
• Exporting/sharing audio safely within school guidelines

• Deliver a 10-session course with clear objectives and engaging, hands-on instruction
• Teach students how to create and refine original music projects using the site’s available DAW platform
• Provide structured demonstrations and scaffolds for beginners while extending advanced learners
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment that supports creativity, collaboration, and respectful critique
• Support students with basic troubleshooting (logins, headphones, track setup, exporting) within the scope of site tech expectations
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Adapt pacing and activities to match student readiness and available technology while maintaining course outcomes

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Demonstrated experience with at least one DAW:
  Band Lab, Soundtrap, Garage Band, or similar
• Comfort teaching foundational music production concepts to beginners
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, camp, after-school, tutoring, youth programs)
• Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and comfort leading creative project-based instruction
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Comfort supporting students on Chromebooks, iPads, or school-issued devices, depending on the site setup