Music Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Music Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Teaching general styles of music.
  • Teaching classical piano, practical and theory.
  • Teaching singing to students from beginner to advanced level.
  • Preparing students for practicals and exams.
  • Inspiring and motivating students to extend themselves to after school music clubs.
  • Building relationships and mentoring students.
  • Incorporating musical instruments and movement in lessons.
  • Planning and implementing a program of instruction and lesson plans.
  • Preparing students for school concerts and planned music experiences.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Music Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Music Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.