Music Instructor (Independent Contractor

Become a Founding Music Instructor on Gliss

Join Gliss before September 1 and keep 100% of your earnings from eligible classes booked through the Gliss platform during our launch promotion.*

About Gliss

Gliss is a modern learning marketplace that connects passionate instructors with lifelong learners seeking meaningful, hands-on experiences.

We believe that while AI can answer questions, great teachers inspire creativity, confidence, and genuine human connection. Our mission is to help talented instructors grow their teaching business while making high-quality learning more accessible.

We're currently welcoming Founding Music Instructors throughout the San Jose / Silicon Valley area and beyond.

We're Looking For Instructors In

• Voice & Vocal Coaching
• Guitar (Acoustic, Electric & Bass)
• Violin & Viola
• Cello
• Drums & Percussion
• Ukulele
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Saxophone
• Trumpet & Brass
• Music Theory
• Songwriting & Composition
• Music Production
• DJ & Electronic Music
• Ear Training
• Music for Young Children
• Other music specialties

Whether you're a professional musician, private music teacher, performing artist, conservatory graduate, studio owner, or experienced instructor, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Gliss?

• Keep 100% of your earnings during our launch promotion.*
• Set your own schedule and availability.
• Teach online, in person, or both.
• Offer private lessons, workshops, or group classes.
• Set your own pricing.
• Build your personal instructor brand and following.
• Reach new students through the Gliss marketplace.
• Join our Founding Instructor community and help shape the future of Gliss.

$60–200+ per teaching hour

Actual earnings vary based on factors including your pricing, class format, class size, student demand, and the number of classes you choose to offer.

What You'll Do

• Design engaging music lessons and learning experiences.
• Teach students in your area of expertise.
• Inspire confidence, creativity, and musical growth.
• Manage your own schedule and lesson offerings.
• Build lasting relationships with learners.
• Grow your independent teaching business using the Gliss platform.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and helping others learn.
• Experience in one or more artistic disciplines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused.
• Prior teaching or workshop experience is a plus but is not required.

This opportunity is intended for individuals who wish to offer educational services through the Gliss marketplace.

Accepted instructors are independent service providers and are not employees of Gliss. Instructors determine their own availability, lesson offerings, teaching methods, service areas, and pricing (subject to applicable platform policies).

Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as a guarantee of student bookings, income, minimum hours, or continued access to the platform. Opportunities to earn depend on instructor participation, learner demand, pricing, location, availability, and other marketplace factors.

The launch promotion, platform fees, eligibility requirements, and marketplace policies are subject to the Gliss Terms of Service and may be modified, extended, or discontinued in accordance with those terms.

Gliss is committed to providing equal access to our platform and welcomes instructors from diverse backgrounds.

Ready to inspire learners and grow your teaching business?