Why teach at Amped School of Music?

Make a living

Our teachers earn more per hour making music than most jobs. Make several times the minimum wage per hour and get paid even more with our group lesson opportunities. You can set your own schedule that works for you, too!

We'll handle it

Just show up and help people make music. We'll handle finding, booking, and billing your students so you can focus on teaching. We'll even have an online portal to help you keep track of your students, upcoming lessons, and take notes on attendance and repertoire if you need it. 

Great experience

Give your students the best music learning experience with regular performance opportunities, masterclasses, group lessons, and social events to get even more involved with music. Teachers are welcome to show off their expertise with classes and events. Teachers get free wi-fi, copying, printing, lesson material storage, opportunities to connect, and more!

Are you down?

Just fill out the form below to let us know you're interested. We'll get in touch to show you around!

Have more questions? Check out our FAQ at the bottom of the page.

Teacher FAQs

So this online portal, what can it do?
Lots! With the online portal, you can see your upcoming lessons, cancel lessons, take lesson notes, track attendance, add and track repertoires, downloadable media, and borrowed library items. Students can see their upcoming lessons, invoices, track practice time, see upcoming events, and receive studio news. The online portal is included with lessons and works on all devices.

Is there a waiting area for my students and parents?
Yes! We have a lobby with a receptionist, lots of seating, WiFi, coffee, refreshments (coming soon), and sweet guitars on the wall, as we share space with Gruber Guitars.

How big are the rooms and are they furnished?
We have rooms in varying sizes that fit individual to group lessons. The rooms are furnished with chairs, music stands, bookshelves, bluetooth and/or input-cable speakers, and practice amps. We have a permanent upright grand piano, a keyboard, and a drum set. Contact us for a tour!

Can I afford the rent?
Rent for room use is automatically deducted from your rate, so you don't have to worry about having enough lessons to pay rent. In fact, you don't have to write a check for us! Please get in contact if you have questions about studio deduction rate.

How are my students billed?
Students are billed once a month for lessons. We handle the billing of students so you can focus on teaching.

How am I paid?
We'll pay you after the month of lessons with the lesson fees collected from your students ahead of time. No need to hassle students to get paid. We'll handle all of the invoices, billing, and payments from students. Simply deposit your PayPal payment to your bank account.

Do I need to teach a minimum amount of lessons?
There is no student minimum or hour minimum. Do what works for you. We have preference for teachers that can teach in 3 hour chunks each week.

What about makeup lessons?
We encourage our teachers to send pre-recorded video lessons through our video lesson service to students as a courtesy. Makeups are not expected.
FOR SUMMER CANCELLATIONS:
If a student cancels more than 24 hours before their lesson, we add a makeup credit to their account that expires after 30 days. They may schedule a makeup lesson, depending on if their teacher's schedule allows for a makeup lesson. If the student cancels within 24 hours of their lesson, they still pay for the lesson without a makeup lesson and the teacher still gets paid for that lesson. Group and buddy lesson students do not receive makeup credits.

What if I miss a lesson?
Teachers must find a substitute teacher in times that they cannot make their lessons. Teacher absences must be kept to a minimum to facilitate student growth and retention.

Can I have one-off lessons or irregular lessons?
Because of the use of lesson rooms and student billing, we are not able to facilitate irregular lessons. Student growth and retention tends to be the best when students come each week at the same day and time.

Where is parking?
Street parking is free for Sundays and Monday-Saturday after 5PM. The Roberts Commons parking ramp is less than a block north and offers free 2 hour parking, and free parking on weekends and after 5PM on weekdays. Check out this Fargo parking guide for more info.

Header photo courtesy of M.Schleif Photography