Voice Instructor — Cadenza Music & Art Academy
Cadenza Music & Art Academy is a growing music and performing arts academy in North Vancouver, BC, offering private music lessons, group programs, workshops, and performance opportunities for students of all ages.
We are currently looking for a passionate, experienced, and reliable Voice Instructor to join our teaching team.
Position: Voice Instructor
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Independent Teaching Contract
Compensation: $40 per teaching hour
Schedule: Flexible, with opportunities primarily during after-school, evening, and weekend hours
About the Role
We are looking for a vocalist and educator who enjoys working with students and can create a positive, encouraging, and professional learning environment.
The ideal instructor will be comfortable teaching students from beginner through advanced levels, depending on their area of expertise, and will be able to tailor lessons to each student's age, goals, musical interests, and experience.
Students may be interested in:
- Vocal technique and healthy singing
- Pop and contemporary music
- Musical theatre
- Classical voice
- Performance preparation
- Audition preparation
- Contemporary vocal styles
- Music theory and musicianship
Applicants do not need to teach every style listed above. We are interested in learning about your particular strengths and areas of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Provide engaging, structured private voice lessons.
- Develop individualized lesson plans based on each student's goals.
- Teach healthy vocal technique, musicality, expression, and performance skills.
- Track student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Prepare students for recitals, performances, auditions, examinations, or competitions when applicable.
- Communicate professionally with students and parents.
- Participate in Cadenza recitals, workshops, masterclasses, and other performance opportunities when available.
- Maintain a reliable and consistent teaching schedule.
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for instructors who have:
- Professional training and/or significant experience in vocal performance.
- Previous private voice teaching experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, patient, and encouraging teaching approach.
- Ability to work with children, teenagers, and/or adults.
- Strong reliability and commitment to a consistent teaching schedule.
- Performance experience is an asset.
- Experience with RCM Voice, auditions, competitions, musical theatre, or performance preparation is an asset.
Why Join Cadenza?
Cadenza is a growing academy with a strong focus on music education, performance, and creating meaningful opportunities for students to develop as musicians and performers.
Our instructors have access to:
- A professional teaching environment
- Dedicated lesson rooms
- A professional recital hall
- Student recital and performance opportunities
- Opportunities to collaborate with other instructors
- Workshops, masterclasses, and academy events
- The opportunity to build a long-term student roster
We are particularly interested in instructors who are looking to grow with the academy and build a consistent student schedule over time.
How to Apply
Please send your résumé/CV and a brief introduction to:
[email protected]
Please include, if possible:
- Your vocal and musical background
- Your teaching experience
- The age groups and levels you teach
- Your areas/styles of vocal expertise
- Your current weekly availability
- Whether you are interested in building a long-term teaching schedule
- Links to performance videos, recordings, website, or social media showcasing your work
We are currently reviewing applications and meeting talented instructors as we expand our teaching team. Selected candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and discuss potential teaching opportunities at Cadenza Music & Art Academy.
We look forward to hearing from passionate voice instructors who would like to become part of our growing team.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you currently residing in the Greater Vancouver area, legally eligible to work in Canada, and able to commute to North Vancouver for in-person teaching?
Work Location: In person
