Music Producer Educator Trainee Opportunity

Rochdale Creates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community educational organization in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Music Producer Educator to support music production workshops and contribute to the development of young people's musical talents. The role involves working closely with Lead Producer Educators and conducting sessions that nurture creativity and technical curiosity. Candidates should have a passion for music and teaching, and be willing to learn and grow within the program.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be aged 18 and over.
• Must hold or be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
• A keen interest in supporting children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver high quality music technology based workshops.
• Assist in students’ musical development with MIDI & Push instruments.
• Compile and complete project reports and evaluations.

Skills

Passion for electronic music forms

Experience with digital audio workstations (DAW)

Excellent time keeping and organizational skills

Supportive approach to working with young people

Tools

Ableton Live

Logic Pro X

Job description

Music Producer Educator Trainee Opportunity

CDR are seeking freelance Trainee Music Producer Educators for their Music Producer Club (MPC) in Manchester.

Job Title: Trainee Producer Educator

Location: Manchester/ Greater Manchester & Bolton
Reporting to: MPC Programme Manager
Contract Type: They are seeking a freelance trainee to help run music production workshops in schools, half-term projects (5 days) and regular after-school activity (weekly sessions across 10 weeks). Most urgently they need a trainee at a school on Wednesday afternoons in Bolton; applicants are asked not to apply if they are not available for this timeslot.
Compensation: 1–1.5 hour sessions £70 / Weekly rate for half-term projects £700

About Music Producer Club

Music Producer Club brings the joy of music production to the classroom or youth centre. They deliver high quality, music technology led workshops that connect to the genres young people love. In the process, they nurture young people’s talent and creativity, responding to their digital music making ambitions, while supporting their technical curiosity as they learn and grow. At the same time they are training the teachers and developing the next generation of ‘Producer Educators’.

About the Candidate

The candidate may be a music graduate or someone who is working in the field of music production/composition/live electronic performance who is interested in teaching the next generation. They will have a desire to learn delivery skills alongside the project leaders and support students to grow in confidence and creativity.
CDR are on a mission to raise the profile of electronic music in the curriculum and create opportunities for young people to learn industry relevant skills. They do this by working with a team of lead and trainee producers who are actively working in the industry and who can bring real life experience to their teaching practice.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Support and deliver high quality music technology based workshops and lessons alongside the Lead Producer Educator
• Support students’ music development working with Ableton and performance based MIDI & Push instruments
• Support teachers with music technology through regular clubs and sessions
• Support students’ musical development and delivery of student performance showcases
• Compile and complete project reports and evaluations

Candidate Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A passion and awareness of electronic music forms and genres
• The candidate may be pursuing a career in music production/composition or other related fields which they can share with students
• Aged 18 and over
• A keen interest in supporting children and young people to realise their potential and a desire to develop teaching skills with CDR’s curriculum
• Must hold or be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check and uphold excellent safeguarding practice (training will be given)
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic and supportive approach to working with young people
• Knowledge and experience of music production techniques and practice
• Digital audio workstations (DAW) experience using Ableton Live, Logic Pro X or equivalent
• Microphone setup and recording experience (desirable)
• Willingness to learn new technologies and take up new responsibilities when necessary
• Skilled in the use of online project management tools such as Google Workspace
• Willingness to learn from and support the lead tutors across the project