7DC Music Teacher Application Form

Music Teacher Application Form

For Prospective Substitutes or Permanent Teachers
Thank you for your interest in teaching with us here at 7DrumCity! This application will allow us to understand your teaching qualifications and background as a performer and educator.

Please fill out all questions with the most current information.
Personal Information and Contact
Your Preferred Name*

First Name Last Name
What are your preferred pronouns?
Best contact email:*
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Best phone number for 7DC admins to reach you:*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
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Which teaching opportunity are you applying for?*

Substitute teacher onlyPermanent teacher onlySubbing and/or permanent teacher
Teacher Expectations:
1. Provide quality music instruction for one on one scheduled private lessons.
2. Comfortably navigate student(s) curriculum and dynamic one-on-one needs.
3. Utilize proficient pedagogy and skill on the instruments being taught.
4. Teach using music notation for learning rudiments, techniques, theory, and songs.
5. Arrive at the studio location on time, and prepared, with your own necessary equipment for teaching.
6. Greet students in the studio lobby to meet them, and communicate lesson progress with the parents of young students after the lesson (ask the front desk for help identifying students you have not met before).
7. Sign in to and navigate the Opus1 scheduling software for student information and your teaching schedule.
8. Communicate in a timely and appropriate manner (phone and email) for any questions, changes, and updates with the Lessons Manager or other 7DC Lessons Staff.
9. Dress casually but appropriately for private lessons with both kids and adults; visually represent 7DC's culture and vibe.
Musical Background:

Let's get to know you as a musician
What's your educational background on your instrument? Select any that apply*

I have a music degree(s)I have a music education degreeI have another music-related degreeI took private lessonsI took group lessons / ensemble, etcI am self-taughtOther
Please elaborate on your previous response! If you have a degree, what was it in specifically? If you took private lessons, how long? We're looking for a quick summary of your music education journey.*
How many years of active playing experience do you have?*
Ballpark
Tell us about your music creation/performance background -- are you currently performing with any groups? What genres of music do you perform or create most and have the most comfort in?*
Teaching Experience:
How many years of active teaching experience do you have?*
Which in-person teaching arrangements do you have experience with?*

At a private school/locationIn home - Students travel to youIn home - You travel to StudentsClassroom/Group SettingsNew to teaching; no prior experienceOther
Which businesses or organizations have you taught with before, if any?*
Type "n/a" if no teaching experience
How long did you teach your longest standing student(s)?*

What instruments and skill levels are you comfortable teaching?*

Rows	N/A - I don't teach this	Beginner/Children's	Intermediate	Advanced
Drums
Guitar
Bass
Voice
Piano/Keys
Ukulele
Music Production
Songwriting

Are there any instruments/styles that you specifically specialize in?*
What age ranges do you have experience teaching? Do you specialize in any?*
What method books do you typically use for teaching? *
Have you developed your own curriculms before?*
What solutions do you typically employ if a student forgets their lesson materials?*
Are there any specific genres, playing styles, or musical techniques you are unfamiliar with teaching, or would like to otherwise note that you prefer not to teach?*
Communication and Logistics:
How long would it theoretically take you to get to the studio to teach? The Studio is located at 1508 North Capitol St. NW, Washington DC.

Less than 10 minutes10-30 minutes30-60 minutes60+ minutes
Have you taught virtual lessons before; what is your comfort level with virtual lessons?*

Yes, and I have some special techniques and/or equipment that I use to increase the value (such as mics, play-along views, multi-track inputs, etc)Yes; I just do a basic setup; no frills.Yes, but infrequentlyNot yet, but open to learningNo; I only teach in-person
If you had to sub for a 7DC teacher that had a virtual lesson on the schedule, would you be able to offer that? (i.e. from the lesson room, on your own web-based device) Note: 7DC doesn't provide laptops.*

YesNo
Do you have a virtual video program (Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, etc.) you use or prefer?
Are you able to transport your own instrument & special gear for teaching? (7DC provides amps/drumsets/keyboards)*

YesNoN/A - I don't need to transport anything major
Your Availability

Current/General

We offer lessons 1pm-9pm on weekdays (with occasional lessons going until 10pm) When are you generally available to teach on WEEKDAYS?*

Rows	Anytime	5pm+ Only	Unavailable
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays

We offer lessons 10am-5pm on weekends (with occasional lessons going until 7pm) When are you generally available to teach on WEEKENDS?*

Rows	Anytime	Mornings	Afternoons	Evenings	Unavailable
Saturdays
Sundays

How frequently are you ideally hoping to teach at 7DrumCity?
For example: "I'm looking to sub on weekends" or "I'm looking to teach 5 days per week"
If you were to start as a sub or teacher within the next 2 months, do you have any major conflicts/travel that would be important for us to know about?
Anything else you'd like to add?
Thank you very much for your time in completing our Music Teacher Application!

Submitting this form does not guarantee a subbing or teaching spot, but we do review all applications and you will now be in our database of teachers in the area that we’ll consider reaching out to.

The Lessons Team will review your materials and responses, and we’ll be in touch further as opportunities arise.

Best,

Massimo Zaru-Roque
7DrumCity Lessons Manager
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Music Teacher Application Form

Personal Information and Contact

Musical Background:

Teaching Experience:

Communication and Logistics:

Your Availability