Private Drum Instructor
In-Home Drum Teacher | Greater Boston Area
Help students build rhythm, coordination, and confidence behind the drum set.
Jammin With You is seeking professional, engaging, and reliable drum instructors to join our team of In-Home Private Lessons Teachers. With over 500 weekly lessons across Greater Boston, drums remain one of the most exciting and high-energy instruments for students of all ages.
If you enjoy teaching timing, groove, and helping students lock into rhythm while having fun, this is a strong fit.
All drum lessons take place in students’ homes. Instructors must be comfortable traveling between homes in the Metro West and Greater Boston areas. Travel time and mileage between lessons are compensated. JWY can offer up to 25+ hours per week depending on your availability.
Qualifications
- College Degree preferred (music education, performance, music therapy or related field)
- Strong proficiency on drum set and percussion fundamentals
- Ability to teach rhythm, timing, coordination, and basic drum notation
- Experience teaching beginner through intermediate and advanced drum students
- At least 1 year experience teaching private drum lessons
- Comfortable teaching a variety of styles such as rock, pop, funk, or basic groove development
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a registered vehicle
- Must live in/near Greater Boston Area
Responsibilities
- Lead 30min – 90min private drum lessons in students’ homes
- Teach core skills such as timing, groove, stick control, coordination, and basic fills
- Help students develop consistent rhythm and play along with songs
- Introduce drum notation, counting, and practice techniques
- Adjust lessons based on student ability, pace, and goals
- Participate in ongoing training and development
- Handle basic administrative responsibilities tied to lessons
If interested, please email your resume and references. We are looking for instructors who are dependable, energetic, and committed to student progress.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: As little or as many as you want. We offer a highly flexible schedule where you choose the days and hours you want to teach, and we work to fill your availability with students. Most lessons typically take place between 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Drum proficiency
Why Work For JWY?
- Paid training & time off
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
- Opportunity to maximize hours if you can teach private lessons and preschool classes
- Supportive team to take care of billing, scheduling and booking for you!
How does JWY work for you?
At JWY we work around your availability. You’ll be asked to provide the days and times you are available to teach – then sit back and let us do the rest! You can choose to open everyday for booking, or as little as one day a week. Drum lessons typically occur between 1p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends.
Sample Schedule
3:30-4 p.m. – Drum Student 1
(15 mins travel time)
4:15-5:15 p.m. – Drum Students 2 and 3 (same location)
(15 mins travel time)
5:30-6:15 p.m. – Drum Student 4
We group students by location whenever possible to reduce travel time and help you maximize teaching hours.
JWY is an established and highly rated company with a steady flow of new drum students.
You are paid directly by JWY and compensated for late cancellations and no-shows.
Our team supports you with lesson planning, student communication, and overall structure. You focus on teaching. We handle the rest.
