Music Teacher in North County San Diego

Music Teacher in North County San Diego Encinitas

At Leading Note Studios, we believe in the power of music to transform lives. Founded in San Diego County and now expanding to Magnolia, TX, we are a thriving community of passionate educators, musicians, and creatives who share a common goal: to bring joy, confidence, and excellence to every lesson.

As we prepare to open our Magnolia location in August 2025, we are building a dynamic team of music professionals who care deeply about teaching, connecting, and making music matter. Whether you're an experienced educator or a professional performer ready to share your gift, Leading Note Studios is a place where you’ll be supported, valued, and part of something truly meaningful.

We provide:

A warm and welcoming culture

Performance opportunities and community events

All the tools you need to succeed—from iPads to acoustic pianos

Health benefits, retirement plans, and employee discounts

A fully stocked breakroom, strong administrative support, and ongoing training

Join us as we grow our legacy of excellence. If you love music, kids, and creative collaboration—we’d love to meet you!

• 401(k)
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Savings bank
• Wellness resources

Leading Note Studios has a fun, positive, happy vibe, and we're hiring a Part-Time Music Teacher to join a chill work fam that cares about you. You will be teaching 18 - 30 hours a week, and the starting pay is $21/hour. You must be able to teach theory and read music.


Perks and Benefits:

• We provide all musical instruments needed for classes
• Flexible schedule - 6-hour shifts available :
  Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  Fridays: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  Saturdays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• All supplies for teaching provided
• Performance Opportunities

• Introduce music techniques, scales, sight-reading, note reading, rhythm, metronome practice, and ensemble performance.
• Teach music theory, composition, and performance techniques.
• Prepare students for auditions, live performances, recitals, college applications, and a life filled with music.

• Love of children and passion for singing
• College-level musical education
• Ability to pass a background check
• Basic understanding of Primer-level piano.

Leading Note Studios has been providing quality instruction since 2009. We understand that our instructors are our biggest asset and appreciate the passion, pride, and work they put into instructing each student. We hope you're the next "The teacher I most want to thank" at a student's award show!

Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Leading Note Studios is North County’s most prominent music school staffed with over 50 teachers, either college-trained or with professional performance experience. These teachers are dedicated to learning about their student’s goals to help them succeed in their lessons. As a result, they are the number one choice for learning Music.

They are the winners of the National Music Studio of the Year and, in addition, have been awarded “Best of Encinitas” for the past three years. LNS serves over 1200 clients weekly, from toddlers to adults, at all music experience levels.

They have a new location in Magnolia, Texas.

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At our studio, we take pride in working like an orchestra—each team member contributing their unique skills and talents in harmony.
We support our employees with:
50% off lessons (and some available for FREE!)
All teaching supplies provided—books, iPads, speakers, amps, and more
A fully stocked break room
Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
Vacation and PTO for qualifying full-time positions

We’re here to help you succeed as an educator and thrive as a team.