Velma Said:

What is the best way to approach looking for a job in Music teaching?

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I believe the Open University now offer the facility for you to obtain a PGCE in teaching. Why don't you do this whilst sharing your talent as a tutor. There are many agencies that you can join on the strength of your degree and that could well tide you over the festive season. The 'Open University' course will cost you but, if you are strapped for cash, it is something you can pick up as and when you choose.

Shane Said:

Would anyone recommend teaching music in college and hows the job opportunities?

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...copied and pasted from your other question...

As a graduate student in piano performance, I'd have to say that my general observations are pretty much in line with what your former college has told you...jobs are highly competitive.

For any reasonable chance at a professor position in piano (or any other instrumental performance) you need to get a doctorate...preferably a DMA (performance degree). Or you could win an international competition.

In general, the same applies for theory positions. You'd need a PhD. While this requirement has pretty much been an unspoken rule the last decade, I've seen many of these announcements for professor openings, and they often literally state that a doctoral degree is required.

As for Music Tech, these requirements might be more flexible. I'm sure you would, however, at least need to have a bachelor's in music technology. As for my music technology professor at school, he is a doctor.

If this is something you really want to pursue, you'll need to either go back to school, get very lucky, or maybe even both. Good luck though. Try to work through your connections. Without a doubt, that is your best bet.

Leslie Said:

How can i land a music teaching job in college?

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You'll want a Ph.D., or a DM. (Doctor of Music) With an MM you can work at a Community College. It really doesn't matter which major you choose, music ed, performance, business, or composition, because all schools need professors in each of these subsets.

Ken Said:

Is it easier to find music teaching jobs or professional composing jobs?

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Teaching....
teach and compose on the side...
what kind of music are commercials using?

I hear a lot of (segments of) stuff that we listened to on FM RADIO back in the seventies.

Edith Said:

How hard is it to find a job teaching music?

We Answered:

hi, well teaching proffession is allready hard to do and with music is also very hard find a job u know b/c they neet lots of experiences about the music and playing about music notations as well as playing by ears u know