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Performance Studies is an hourly adjunct staff position. Permitted hours are tied to student contact. Performance Studies staff are expected to submit a log of which students they’ve met with to support hours logged. Performance Studies lessons are coordinated between 8am and 4:30 Monday through Friday. If lessons are needed outside of this time, approval is needed from the School Director(s). Performance Studies staff are not expected to do work outside of individual lessons. If additional hours for performances, auditions, or any other event outside of hourly lessons are being sought, approval from the school director(s) must be given in writing in advance. This position is required to report to the School Director(s) if expected to be absent or if needs to reschedule any students.
Duties/Responsibilities
Performance Studies instructors are expected to arrange one on one meetings with students to practice and refine skills.
They are expected to help students work on areas that need improvement, encourage students to challenge themselves, foster a healthy and supportive learning environment, and identify when students need additional support.
Performance Studies instructors are expected to communicate any placement concerns to full-time Music faculty and the School Director(s).
They are expected to submit a log of which students they have met with to support their hours when they are submitted. Hours, unless otherwise approved that time-period in writing, are limited to contact hours for Performance Studies lessons. Any additional hours sought for performances, auditions, or any other event outside of lessons must be approved in advance by the School Director(s). Hours are expected to be submitted by end of day on Friday of that week.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience :
Master’s Degree.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Proficiency in instrument of specialty.
Ability to work well with students.
Ability to work with multiple schedules.
Preferred Qualifications :
3-5 years prior teaching experience at the University level or in a private studio.
Master’s degree (minimum) in instrument of specialty, in pedagogy, performance or Music Ed.
Some professional performance experience.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Compensation Pay Range:
$ 50 /hour
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00Location:
PlymouthUSNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app
Performance Studies is an hourly adjunct staff position. Permitted hours are tied to student contact. Performance Studies staff are expected to submit a log of which students they’ve met with to support hours logged. Performance Studies lessons are coordinated between 8am and 4:30 Monday through Friday. If lessons are needed outside of this time, approval is needed from the School Director(s). Performance Studies staff are not expected to do work outside of individual lessons. If additional hours for performances, auditions, or any other event outside of hourly lessons are being sought, approval from the school director(s) must be given in writing in advance. This position is required to report to the School Director(s) if expected to be absent or if needs to reschedule any students.
Duties/Responsibilities
Performance Studies instructors are expected to arrange one on one meetings with students to practice and refine skills.
They are expected to help students work on areas that need improvement, encourage students to challenge themselves, foster a healthy and supportive learning environment, and identify when students need additional support.
Performance Studies instructors are expected to communicate any placement concerns to full-time Music faculty and the School Director(s).
They are expected to submit a log of which students they have met with to support their hours when they are submitted. Hours, unless otherwise approved that time-period in writing, are limited to contact hours for Performance Studies lessons. Any additional hours sought for performances, auditions, or any other event outside of lessons must be approved in advance by the School Director(s). Hours are expected to be submitted by end of day on Friday of that week.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience :
Master’s Degree.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Proficiency in instrument of specialty.
Ability to work well with students.
Ability to work with multiple schedules.
Preferred Qualifications :
3-5 years prior teaching experience at the University level or in a private studio.
Master’s degree (minimum) in instrument of specialty, in pedagogy, performance or Music Ed.
Some professional performance experience.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Compensation Pay Range:
$ 50 /hour
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00Location:
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pianist jobs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in classical or jazz piano repertoire at a professional level
- Strong sight-reading ability across a range of styles and difficulty levels
- Experience accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, choirs, or dance ensembles
- Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent professional performance training
- Ability to transpose, improvise, or arrange music in real-time performance settings
- Familiarity with digital audio workstations or MIDI software for studio or educational roles
Tips for Your Pianist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
A resume for a church pianist job reads differently than one for a hotel lounge or university accompanist role. Lead with the repertoire, ensembles, or institutions most relevant to that specific setting, and cut anything that does not match the employer's context.
Record an audition video strategically
Many pianist openings require a video submission before any live audition. Choose repertoire that shows the specific style the employer lists, whether that is sight-reading, jazz improvisation, or orchestral reduction, and record in a quiet, well-lit space with clean audio.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pianist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight sight-reading and collaboration skills
Accompanist and rehearsal pianist listings almost always require strong sight-reading. Call this out explicitly in your resume with concrete examples, such as accompanying voice studios, coaching chamber groups, or playing for dance or theater rehearsals on short preparation time.
Ask smart questions during the interview
For institutional pianist roles, ask about the piano inventory, tuning schedule, and repertoire expectations before you accept anything. Employers notice candidates who understand the practical realities of the position, and the answers help you evaluate whether the role is actually a good fit.
Negotiate beyond the base rate
Pianist positions often have room to negotiate travel reimbursement, instrument access, rehearsal pay separate from performance pay, and recording rights. Know which of these apply to the role before your final conversation so you can raise them in context rather than as an afterthought.
Pianist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pianists?
The companies hiring the most pianists right now include Music Ministry International, The People’s Music School, and Ladgov Corporation, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hospitality groups, performing arts organizations, and universities tend to post the highest volume of ongoing openings.
How many pianist jobs are remote?
About 10% of pianist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most of those concentrated in online music education, virtual accompaniment, and digital content creation roles. Performance-based positions at venues, hotels, and institutions are almost always on-site by nature.
How do you become a pianist?
Becoming a working pianist starts with formal private instruction, typically from childhood or early adolescence, building technique through progressive repertoire and regular recitals. Most professional roles expect at least a bachelor's degree in music performance or a closely related field. Beyond formal training, building a portfolio of live performance experience, ensemble collaboration, and recordings is what moves candidates from education into paid work.
Can you get hired as a pianist with little or no professional experience?
Entry-level pianist roles do exist, particularly in accompanying roles for school choirs, community theater productions, and local houses of worship, where employers prioritize reliability and basic repertoire fluency over a long performance history. Focusing your early applications on these settings, building a small video portfolio, and accepting lower-profile gigs to establish references is the most direct path to paid work when your formal resume is thin.
What does the pianist interview process look like?
Most pianist hiring processes include an audition as the central step, where you perform prepared repertoire and often sight-read unfamiliar material on the spot. Some employers, particularly universities and performing arts organizations, also conduct a panel interview covering your teaching philosophy, repertoire knowledge, or collaborative experience. Hotel and hospitality roles may ask for a short live or recorded audition followed by a straightforward conversation about schedule and style flexibility.
Where can I find and apply to pianist jobs?
You can find and apply to pianist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and the setting you want to work in, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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