Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Music Therapists

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

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Salary Breakdown

Music Therapists

Average

$65,330

ANNUAL

$31.41

HOURLY

Entry Level

$37,620

ANNUAL

$18.09

HOURLY

Mid Level

$60,570

ANNUAL

$29.12

HOURLY

Expert Level

$102,320

ANNUAL

$49.19

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Music Therapists

3

Current Available Jobs

800

Projected job openings through 2032


Sample Career Roadmap

Music Therapists

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Arizona Western College
  Yuma, AZ 85365      Degree Program

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Music Therapists


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Music Therapists

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Therapy and Counseling

KNOWLEDGE

Fine Arts

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Service Orientation

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


Job Opportunities

Music Therapists

  • Drum / Multi-instrumental Teacher
    Bach to Rock - North Scottsdale    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
     Posted 28 days    

    Bach To Rock North Scottsdale is currently seeking a Multi Instrument Music Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students. Multi-instrumentalists are preferred. Currently looking for:

    Drummer with experience in other instruments and band coach
    Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use 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 teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

    Position Responsibilities:

    Teach private and semi-private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
    Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
    Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
    Assist at school events
    Requirements:

    Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
    Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments
    Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
    Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
    Experienced performer (either solo or group)
    Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
    Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
    Ability to pass a background check
    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.

    B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Salary: From $19.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

    Benefits:

    Employee discount
    Flexible schedule
    Schedule:

    After school
    Choose your own hours
    Work setting:

    In-person
    Application Question(s):

    What instruments do you play?
    What instruments are you comfortable teaching?
    Work Location: In person

    This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:

    The Arete Initiative Inc.

    The Arete Initiative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


    Seniority Level

    Entry (student)

    Field of Interest

    Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Employment Type

    Part Time

  • Multi Instrument Music Teacher
    Bach to Rock - North Scottsdale    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
     Posted 28 days    

    Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking a Multi Instrument Music Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students. Multi-instrumentalists are preferred.

    Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use 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 teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

    Position Responsibilities:

    Teach private and semi-private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
    Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
    Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
    Assist at school events
    Requirements:

    Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
    Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments
    Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
    Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
    Experienced performer (either solo or group)
    Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
    Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
    Ability to pass a background check
    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.

    B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.

    This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:

    The Arete Initiative Inc.

    The Arete Initiative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer


    Seniority Level

    Entry (student)

    Field of Interest

    Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Employment Type

    Part Time

  • Voice / Piano Music Teacher
    Bach to Rock - North Scottsdale    Scottsdale, AZ 85260
     Posted 28 days    

    Bach To Rock North Scottsdale is currently seeking a Voice and Piano Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students.

    Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use 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 teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

    Position Responsibilities:

    Teach private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements

    Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere

    Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble

    Assist at school events

    Requirements:

    Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students

    Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instrument

    Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson

    Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities

    Experienced performer (either solo or group)

    Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians

    Ability to interact effectively with children and adults

    Ability to pass a background check

    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.

    B2R offers an hourly rate that is based on education, experience, expertise, and availability.

    This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:

    The Arete Initiative Inc.

    The Arete Initiative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


    Seniority Level

    Entry (student)

    Field of Interest

    Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

    Employment Type

    Part Time


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