AR441 - Piano Tutor - Howard Beach, Queens

Location: Howard Beach, NY (in home) Frequency: once a week Lesson structure: 45 minutes for the 12-year-old girl, followed by a shorter 15-minute lesson for her 8-year-old brother Start date: ASAP Ideally a local candidate, to keep the commute manageable on bad-weather days ResponsibilitiesTeach piano basics, music theory, and sight-reading in a fun, creative, and engaging way Connect lessons to her singing interests by teaching accompaniments to pop, jazz, and Broadway songs Introduce basic chord progressions and songwriting concepts so she can eventually write her own music Instill enthusiasm for new songs and genres (jazz, Broadway, pop) to help her grow her repertoire Play pieces for the students (e.g., Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart) to inspire and model excellent musicianship Teach a short, age-appropriate lesson to her 8-year-old brother following her session QualificationsExcellent pianist with a genuine love of music Strong knowledge of jazz and Broadway repertoire Experience or comfort teaching young students, especially with a focus on building confidence RequirementsEncouraging, enthusiastic teaching style, giving praise where it's due Upbeat, funny-yet-serious personality Ability to hold a 12-year-old's attention and make theory and technique feel creative rather than tedious Lives locally Available to start ASAP Willing to complete reference and background checks Salary and Benefits$65/hour