Digital Music​/Audio Production Instructor

Engagement Type:
Independent Contractor – Part-Time Opportunities

Instruction Format:
In-Person at Partner Schools

Student Population: K–12 Students

Program Area:
Digital Music, Audio Production & Creative Technology

Schedule:

Typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school

Typical Program Length:
Approximately 8–10 weeks

Start Dates:
Rolling opportunities throughout the school year

Compensation:
Starting at $50+ per completed instructional hour, depending on assignment

Concorde Education partners with schools and educational organizations nationwide to provide engaging, hands‑on enrichment programs for K–12 students.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with experience in digital music, audio production, beat‑making, recording, or related creative technologies who are interested in leading interactive music and audio production enrichment programs at local schools.

These opportunities are ideal for music producers, audio engineers, recording artists, musicians, composers, DJs, college students, educators, and individuals who enjoy sharing their creative and technical knowledge with young learners.

Formal teaching certification is not required. We value practical experience, enthusiasm, reliability, and the ability to create a positive learning environment.

Selected independent instructional contractors may have opportunities to lead in‑person digital music and audio production enrichment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Assignments may involve introducing students to digital audio workstations, teaching beat‑making and music composition, guiding recording and audio editing activities, and supporting the creation of original music and audio projects.

Programs are designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, technical problem‑solving, collaboration, listening skills, and self‑expression through age‑appropriate projects.

Specific instructional responsibilities, student age groups, program content, schedules, and assignment lengths vary according to partner school needs.

• Introduction to digital music and audio production
• Exploring digital audio workstations such as Garage Band, Band Lab, Soundtrap, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live
• Understanding rhythm, tempo, song structure, and musical arrangement
• Creating original beats, drum patterns, and instrumental tracks
• Working with loops, samples, MIDI, and virtual instruments
• Recording vocals, instruments, and everyday sounds
• Learning microphone techniques and basic recording practices
• Editing, trimming, arranging, and layering audio
• Exploring volume balance, panning, effects, and introductory mixing
• Creating sound effects and soundscapes for stories, videos, or games
• Understanding responsible sampling, copyright awareness, and appropriate content
• Exporting and sharing completed music and audio projects
• Program topics may vary based on student age, experience, available resources, and school objectives.

• Prepare and facilitate engaging, age‑appropriate instructional activities aligned with the agreed program scope.
• Teach digital music and audio production concepts through demonstrations and hands‑on activities.
• Guide students through beat‑making, recording, editing, and original audio projects.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
• Promote responsible use of equipment, software, and audio content, including safe listening practices.
• Adapt instructional approaches to accommodate beginners and students with varying levels of experience.
• Maintain a professional, supportive, and…