Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking Rock Band and Ensemble Coaches to work as part-time employees providing music and performance lessons to students at the Nashville West location.

Bach to Rock uses B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education.  By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R develops musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

Position Purpose

Provide music and performance instruction to student bands and ensembles.   Coach band members on collaborating, listening, and working together as a successful band that performs and records. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Rock Band and Ensemble Coach duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide instruction in a group lesson format using a proprietary curriculum based on method books and specific methodology and arrangements created for Bach to Rock Music Schools.
• Document completed activities and repertoire progress during each band session.
• Instruct students in techniques needed to play in small groups.
• Direct small groups in playing, performing and recording original and cover songs.
• Create an encouraging, supportive, fun, and focused, rehearsal atmosphere.
• Adapt to students interested in a wide variety of diverse styles (e.g., hip hop, pop, rock, house, oldies, etc.).
• Support private student placement in pop/rock ensembles in collaboration with the School Director and staff.
• Attend required staff meetings
• Prepare and conduct band performances and showcase events.
• Move, set up, and break down equipment at the school and at school events.
• Assist B2R management with customer service and prospect phone calls as needed.
• Perform a variety of the school maintenance functions (hang posters and frames on walls, install static clings on windows, etc.) as needed.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and materials.
• Assist in basic minor repairs and maintenance of site equipment and instruments.
• Use paid downtime (late or no-show students) to help keep school “Tour Ready!”

Knowledge and Abilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed here represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. 

• Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students.
• Must play a musical instrument. Multi-instrumentalists are preferred!
• Must demonstrate the ability to run sound equipment.
• Must be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments.
• Must be physically present at B2R (or Satellite location) for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilities (Virtual lessons and remote work determined on a case-by-case basis).
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments and band performance.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills, and be able to keep a group of students on task and productive during rehearsal.
• Be able to operate basic office equipment (i.e., telephones, photocopiers and computers).

• Be able to communicate and interact effectively with the public.
• Be able to work effectively with B2R staff and management.
• Be able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

• Be able to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Pass a background check.

Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure

• Teaching certificate and or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered.
• Performance or band member experience may be substituted for degree or licensure.
• Experience working with young beginner musicians.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and macOS and iOS.

Language Skills

• Must be proficient in speaking and writing in English.

•  Additional language(s) are a plus!

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job.  Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach.
• Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic office environment
• Music studio, band lesson rooms, and performance space
• Music event venues in the metro area around the school

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills. Bach to Rock reserves the right to modify this job description at its sole discretion.

Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.

This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by Peacock Family LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer.