Weekend Voice & Piano Teacher

You believe students learn best when they’re excited about what they’re playing and singing—and understand how to do it well. You bring thoughtful instruction, clear demonstrations, and practical encouragement to every lesson.

At Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts, we’re looking for a weekend teacher who can help vocal students explore pop, musical theatre, and singer-songwriter music while building healthy, dependable technique. On piano, you should enjoy guiding beginners and intermediate students through the foundations that allow them to play confidently and independently.

Your classical training informs your teaching, and you know how to apply it to contemporary music while respecting the sound, style, and expression of each genre.
If you are available for weekday teaching times, this is also an option, can notate in application.

What you’ll do

Teach personalized private voice and piano lessons that connect students’ interests with clear learning goals.

Lead purposeful vocal warmups and develop healthy coordination, breath management, pitch accuracy, and expressive singing.

Coach pop, musical theatre, and singer-songwriter repertoire with attention to phrasing, storytelling, diction, and stylistic choices.

Teach beginner through intermediate piano, building comfortable technique, music reading, rhythm, listening skills, and practical theory.

Incorporate contemporary songs, chords, and accompaniment patterns alongside foundational piano work.

Help interested students explore singing while playing piano.

Prepare students for performances and give clear, achievable practice guidance.

Communicate thoughtfully with students and families and maintain a dependable weekly schedule.

What makes a strong fit

Strong singing and piano abilities, with the skills to demonstrate clearly and explain accessibly.

A solid background in classical technique and the ability to apply those foundations to contemporary teaching.

Familiarity with pop, musical theatre, and singer-songwriter vocal styles.

The ability to teach piano confidently from the first lesson through intermediate repertoire and skills.

An encouraging, patient approach paired with clear expectations and useful feedback.

The flexibility to adapt lessons to different interests, learning styles, and rates of progress.

Reliable Saturday availability and a commitment to consistent student relationships.

Experience with songwriting, self-accompaniment, auditions, or live performance is welcome. We value teachers who bring their own musical experience into lessons and stay curious about the music their students love.

Schedule

This is a weekend teaching role with Saturday hours available between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. You do not need to offer the entire time window. We’ll work with your availability to establish a consistent weekly teaching schedule.

Compensation and location

This is a W-2 employee position paying $30–$40 per teaching hour, based on your experience and qualifications. Pay is calculated based on teaching hours.

Lessons take place in person at Dallas Academy of Music & Performing Arts, 3415 Milton Ave., in Dallas’s Snider Plaza.

EMPHASIS BOX — TEXT

Competitive pay of $30–$40 per teaching hour, based on your experience and qualifications.

Medical insurance for full-time teachers — DAMPA covers 50% of your monthly premium.

Room to grow through ongoing professional and program development.

Beautiful, well-equipped studios and teaching resources.

A collaborative team that cares about students and each other.

Access to our practice rooms and recording studio for your personal musical development.

A consistent teaching schedule developed around your availability.