At The Music Academy, you'll join a group of dedicated musicians, teachers, and administrators who are passionate about providing the highest quality education to our community!
Focus on Teaching: Spend your time doing what you do best—working with your students. We handle student registration and billing, collection of tuition payments, marketing and recruitment, recital planning, and the day-to-day details of running a teaching studio. We also keep your teaching space clean and maintained, including regular piano tuning and maintenance.
Enjoy the Support of an Established Organization: Teaching at TMA comes with support beyond the studio. We pay the employer share of Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA), provide workers’ compensation coverage, and maintain liability insurance that covers your teaching at TMA.
Join an Outstanding Faculty: Our instructors are accomplished professional educators and performers. Every teacher holds a minimum of a bachelor's degree in their instrument or a related field. You'll be part of a talented, supportive community that values artistic excellence.
Connect with the Community: Teaching can be isolating when you're on your own. At TMA, you'll enjoy a collegial atmosphere and frequent opportunities to connect with students and parents at recitals, Open Houses, Arts Fest, and other community events.
Flexible & Rewarding: Your teaching schedule is designed around your availability, along with benefits including:
50% off tuition for faculty, staff, and Board members, and their immediate family members who wish to enroll at TMA
The opportunity to apply for Professional Development Funds to support your career goals
A free Music Academy T-shirt (because every great ensemble needs great swag!)
The Music Academy is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience in arts administration at a nonprofit community music school serving more than 250 students in Central PA. Working closely with the Executive Director and the Studio Manager, the intern will support recital coordination, fundraising, and marketing, while taking ownership of projects that make a meaningful impact on our school community.
The Music Academy seeks a violin instructor to conduct group classes and private lessons for our Suzuki Strings program, beginning August 31, 2026. Requirements include a minimum of a B.A., B.M., or B.M.E. in Violin/Viola or a related field, as well as Suzuki training. To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and two references to Caroline Stahl, Executive Director, at director@scmusicacademy.org.
The Music Academy seeks a cellist with experience teaching private lessons to all ages and experiences levels. Requirements include a minimum of a B.A., B.M., or B.M.E. (Cello) or a related field. Suzuki training a plus, not not required. To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and two references to Caroline Stahl, Executive Director, at director@scmusicacademy.org.
The Music Academy seeks a percussionist with experience teaching private lessons to all ages and experiences levels. Requirements include a minimum of a B.A., B.M., or B.M.E. (Percussion) or a related field. To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and two references to Caroline Stahl, Executive Director, at director@scmusicacademy.org.
“One of the many aspects that I like about teaching at The Music Academy is that there is a culture of musical excellence that can be heard and felt every time that I come into the building. Each student is working on songs of varying styles and difficulty levels, and I can hear the steady progress week after week as they learn and apply new concepts. It is inspiring for me, as well as for my students, who enjoy hearing their peers practicing. I also appreciate how incredibly supportive the student families are in helping their children to succeed musically. It is a wonderful environment to teach in and to be a part of.”
-Brandy Davis, clarinet/saxophone
"I wanted to Thank You for having me at TMA. You and the rest of the staff have been so kind and supportive. I have learned a great deal from all of the wonderful teachers, and from my students as well. Teaching at TMA has meant the world. I will be bragging about having worked here for many years to come."
-Antwan Hill, trumpet
"What I love about TMA is the very professional setting - well-maintained pianos - I have 2 in the classroom (perfect for teaching piano), and great students and families who come to the school to study the piano seriously. I love to talk to my colleagues at the Academy, great professional musicians, and work with them on the recitals, and accompaniments.”
-Victoria Petrosky, piano
“I just wanted to say thank you for everything the past two years!! It has been an absolute pleasure working at TMA and I am going to miss it! You all have been so wonderful to work with and I will miss being part of the TMA family. It's been a joy working with you all!"
-Hunter Horne, French Horn
As the region's leading nonprofit community music school, we are proud to celebrate the dedication and longevity of our faculty. Several of our outstanding instructors have been part of our community for more than a decade, bringing years of experience, consistency, and passion to generations of students. Thank you for your service to TMA!