Private Guitar Instructor
In-Home Guitar Teacher | Greater Boston Area
Help students pick up the guitar, build confidence, and play the music they actually want to learn.
Jammin With You is seeking professional, engaging, and reliable guitar instructors to join our team of In-Home Private Lessons Teachers. With over 500 weekly lessons across Greater Boston, guitar continues to be one of the most requested instruments, especially for beginners and hobbyists looking to play real songs early on.
If you enjoy teaching practical skills, guiding students through songs, and making lessons both structured and fun, this is a strong fit.
All guitar 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 in guitar (acoustic and/or electric)
- Ability to teach foundational skills like chords, rhythm, strumming, and song structure
- Experience teaching beginner through advanced guitar students
- At least 1 year experience teaching private guitar lessons
- Comfortable teaching a variety of styles such as pop, rock, or contemporary music
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a registered vehicle
- Must live in/near Greater Boston Area
Responsibilities
- Lead 30min – 90min private guitar lessons in students’ homes
- Teach practical playing skills including chord transitions, rhythm, strumming patterns, and basic lead work
- Help students learn songs they enjoy while reinforcing strong fundamentals
- Introduce tablature, chord charts, and basic notation as needed
- Adjust lesson pacing based on student progress 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, engaging, and committed to long-term 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)
- Guitar 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. Guitar lessons typically occur between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends.
Sample Schedule
3:30–4:00 p.m. – Guitar Student 1
(15 mins travel time)
4:15–5:15 p.m. – Guitar Students 2 & 3 (same location)
(15 mins travel time)
5:30–6:15 p.m. – Guitar 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 guitar 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.
