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Music teacher

Also called eurythmist, singing teacher, rythmics teacher

Music teachers instruct students in various musical genres and expression forms, such as classical, jazz, folk, pop, blues, rock, electronic etc. in a recreational context. They provide students with an overview of music history and repertoire, but primarily utilise a practice-based approach in their courses. In these courses, they assist students to experiment with different styles and techniques, in the musical instrument of their choice while encouraging them to develop their own style. They cast, direct, and produce musical performances, and coordinate the technical production.

Will there be jobs?Limited prospects21 jobs to fill by 2035 for every 100 people doing this work today.Teaching professionalsWhat does it pay?About averageFrom about €1,700 (Hungary) to €9,900 (Luxembourg) a month, depending on the country.Estimate · Teaching professionalsWhat do I need to study?Usually a degree9 in 10 have a degree.Teaching professionalsWill AI change it?LittleLevel 2 of 6. AI could take on part of some tasks, but none fully.Other music teachers · ILO

What you'd do

Other music teachers · ILO
  • Assessing the students‚Äô level of ability and determining needs and learning goals
  • Planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups
  • Preparing and presenting material on the theory and interpretation of music
  • Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of singing or of playing a particular instrument
  • Teaching students to read and write musical notation
  • Assigning exercises and teaching pieces of music relevant to students‚Äô level of ability, interests and talents
  • Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
  • Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
  • Preparing students for examinations, performances and assessments
  • Arranging visits and tours to musical performances
  • Organizing and assisting in auditions or performances of students' work
Consult students on learning contentEncourage students to acknowledge their achievementsAdapt teaching to student's capabilitiesManage student relationshipsAssist students in their learning+ 14 more essential skills
What the work is like
  • Indoors
  • A mix of sitting and standing
  • Constant contact with people
  • Good freedom to decide
  • Often more than 40 hours a week
  • Deadlines now and then
  • Varied tasks, little repetition
US data: based on the O*NET profile of the US job "Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary"

Will there be jobs?

Limited prospects

Fewer jobs than in most work will need filling by 2035.

People working as teaching professionals in the EU
9.04m10.91m10.66m 201520232035

Solid: measured. Dashed: forecast.

Jobs to fill, 2026–2035
2,551,000 replacing leavers 253,000 jobs disappear
Jobs to fill per 100 people working now
Teaching professionals21
All jobs29
Right now
1 of 27 countries report a shortage of other music teachers, 8 a surplus.
Other music teachers · EURES

What does it pay?

About average

Pay depends a lot on the country: from about €1,700 a month (Hungary) to €9,900 (Luxembourg), before tax.

Pick a country at the top of the page to see typical pay there, for people under 30, and compared with all jobs.

Among professionals in the EU, women earn 21% less per hour than men. Professionals · Eurostat

What do I need to study?

Usually a degree

A degree in education science is the usual route.

Highest qualification of teaching professionals (EU, 2025)
Degree 88%Vocational 5%General secondary 5%Basic schooling 1%
Fields that teach it
Education science · Music and performing arts
Vocational route, EU
Fewer than 1 in 10 trainees in this field
Education graduates in a matching job
74% in the EU

823 institutions in the EU offer education bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.

Will AI change it?

Little

AI could take on part of some tasks, but none fully.

How exposed is this job? ILO scale
Very low
Low
Some tasks
Moderate
Significant
High

Average task score 0.35 on a scale from 0 (AI can't do it) to 1 (AI could do it fully).

See the score for each of the 11 tasks
Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction0.56
Arranging visits and tours to musical performances0.45
Preparing and presenting material on the theory and interpretation of music0.41
Teaching students to read and write musical notation0.35
Preparing students for examinations, performances and assessments0.35
Assigning exercises and teaching pieces of music relevant to students’ level of ability, interests and talents0.34
Organizing and assisting in auditions or performances of students' work0.33
Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement0.30
Planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups0.30
Assessing the students’ level of ability and determining needs and learning goals0.27
Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of singing or of playing a particular instrument0.23

Based on what AI could technically do when assessed in 2025. It is not a forecast for a future year, and not a forecast of job losses. Scores for other music teachers. Source: ILO (2025), adapted (credits).