Enrichment Instructor - DJ​/Music Production

Job Details

Job Location:

Greater Los Angeles Area - Torrance, CA 90501

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Position:
Music Production Enrichment Instructor

Starting Rate: $35/hour

Schedule:

Part-Time

Experience:

1-3 Years

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Music Production Enrichment Instructor to teach middle school students the fundamentals of music production, beat-making, recording, and digital audio. The ideal instructor will have hands-on experience with the students for full engagement. The instructor will create a positive, supportive learning environment where students can explore their creativity while developing practical music production skills.

• Teach middle school students the fundamentals of music production and audio engineering.
• Introduce students to ARC and related music production tools and workflows.
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons in beat-making, songwriting, recording, sampling, and basic mixing.
• Guide students through creating original beats, songs, and music projects.
• Teach foundational concepts such as rhythm, melody, arrangement, sound design, and digital audio.
• Provide hands-on instruction and individualized support based on students' skill levels.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, confidence, and musical self-expression.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist students in completing and presenting music projects.
• Help maintain music production equipment, software, and classroom materials.

• Experience in music production, beat-making, recording, or audio engineering.
• Familiarity with ARC is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or working with middle school students is preferred.
• Proficiency with digital audio workstations (DAWs) and music production software.
• Strong understanding of basic music theory and contemporary music production.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, age-appropriate manner.
• Creative, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic teaching style.
• Ability to create a safe, respectful, and encouraging learning environment.

• Experience producing original music or releasing music professionally.
• Experience with MIDI, sampling, virtual instruments, recording, and mixing.
• Experience with additional DAWs or production platforms.
• Classroom, after-school program, youth music program, or educational experience.
• Portfolio, demo reel, or examples of original music production.

• Starting pay: $35/hour
• Part-time position
• Schedule to be determined based on program and instructor availability
• Opportunity to work with students in a creative, technology-focused music environment

The ideal candidate is a working music producer and educator who can bring real-world music production experience into the classroom. You should enjoy working with young people and be able to balance technical instruction with creativity, encouragement, and fun.