Slow Train Piano Lab
Piano Teacher (Playing by Chords)
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Company Description
Slow Train Piano Lab helps learners become confident, creative musicians rather than just players of individual songs. The lab focuses on chord-based piano techniques, enabling students to play the music they love without exams, pressure, or heavy reliance on classical notation. Lessons are tailored to individual goals and styles, covering pop, rock, gospel, worship, and more, and often include playing with drum tracks to build rhythmic confidence. Learners explore a range of instruments—including acoustic and grand pianos, electric pianos, organs, and synthesizers—to understand their unique roles in music-making. Instruction emphasizes chord progressions, lead sheets, improvisation, playing by ear, and practical skills for group playing and accompaniment.
Role Description
This is a part-time remote role for a Piano Teacher specializing in playing by chords. The teacher will design and deliver lessons that focus on chord-based techniques, lead sheets, and playing by ear, adapted to the goals and musical interests of each learner. Day-to-day tasks include:
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- Preparing lesson plans
- Demonstrating chord progressions and song structures
- Guiding students through improvisation and accompaniment skills
- Offering clear feedback to build confidence
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The teacher will support students in exploring different keyboard instruments, developing rhythmic accuracy (including playing along with backing tracks), and learning to play in collaborative settings such as bands or vocal accompaniment. Administrative responsibilities include:
- Maintaining online communication with learners or caregivers
- Tracking progress
- Coordinating schedules in a professional and timely manner
Qualifications
- Strong practical skills in chord-based piano playing, including reading chord symbols and lead sheets, understanding chord families and scales, and using rich voicings in contemporary styles (e.g., pop, rock, gospel, worship).
- Experience teaching piano or music in a structured way, with the ability to adapt methods for different ages, skill levels, and learning goals, and to build confidence in beginners and more advanced learners.
- Ability to teach improvisation, playing by ear, song structure, transposing, and accompaniment in solo and group contexts (e.g., bands, ensembles, or vocal accompaniment).
- Proficiency with remote teaching tools and technology, including video conferencing platforms, digital resources, and basic recording or backing-track use for rhythm practice.
- Clear, encouraging communication skills; organized lesson planning; and a learner-centered, non-judgmental teaching approach that supports diverse backgrounds and musical interests.
- Prior experience as a performing musician, accompanist, or band member is beneficial, as is familiarity with multiple keyboard instruments (acoustic, electric, organ, synthesizer).
- Relevant training or education in music performance, music education, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered.
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