**Job Title**:Tutor - Music Theory
**Location**: Maestro's Music Academy (NSW)
**Job Type**: Part-time, After-School Hours
**Pay Rate**: $90-$120 per hour (based on experience and skill level)
**About Us**
Maestro's Music Academy connects emerging talent with conservatorium-level excellence, offering young musicians in NSW the opportunity to develop their skills while still in school. Our specialised curriculum, developed in collaboration with industry professionals, provides advanced training in music theory, composition, and conducting.
**Role Overview**
We are seeking a **Tutor - Music Theory** to teach structured, classroom-based lessons to groups of up to 15 students. This role is ideal for an experienced musician who is passionate about providing students with a strong theoretical foundation.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Teach foundational, intermediate, and advanced music theory, covering notation, harmony, rhythm, and form.
- Guide students through essential topics such as scales, key signatures, chord structures, and harmonic progressions.
- Introduce advanced theoretical concepts, including chromatic harmony, counterpoint, and 20th
- and 21st-century compositional techniques.
- Provide in-depth analysis of musical forms, from binary and ternary structures to fugues and sonata-allegro form.
- Develop students' skills in voice-leading, modulation techniques, and contemporary harmonic practices.
- Foster a deeper understanding of compositional techniques such as motivic transformation and thematic development.
- Offer personalised feedback and mentorship to help students refine their theoretical understanding and musical skills.
**Requirements**:
- Must have graduated from a Conservatorium with a focus on music theory or a related field.
- Strong expertise in harmony, counterpoint, form, and advanced theoretical concepts.
- Experience teaching group classes, preferably in a structured academic setting.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
- Passion for music education and mentoring the next generation of musicians.
**Why Join Maestro's Music Academy?**
- Work in a prestigious and supportive musical environment.
- Teach highly talented and motivated students.
- Competitive hourly pay ($90-$120 per hour) based on skill level and experience.
- Opportunity to grow within and develop within the academy, taking on greater responsibilities and higher leadership roles.
If you are passionate about shaping the next generation of musicians through the power of music theory, we would love to hear from you
**How to Apply**:
Please submit your resume, and any relevant teaching or analytical portfolio materials.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 12/03/2025