Application for the Directory of Performing Jazz Educators
The mission of the directory is to advocate for new standards of compensation, benefits, and working conditions for independent jazz musicians based in the Bay Area. The minimum hourly rate of $80/hr has been determined in consultation with a broad sample of your peers.* If you are approved for listing in this directory, we expect that your inclusion will instill a sense of solidarity with your professional brothers and sisters, and that you will uphold this standard.
Cost to be included: free!
Benefits include…
Web presence on the IMA site
Your credentials and contact info will be easily accessible on your directory listing.
Promotion in the Bay Area
The IMA will be promoting this list to the Bay Area jazz community, prospective students, and music teachers in local schools and colleges.
Networking and community
By advocating for a fair wage with fellow Bay Area educators, we strengthen the jazz community as a whole.
Teaching resources
Online masterclasses, workshops, and teaching materials will be made available to you.
Limited student scholarships are also available through application on our website. This scholarship of up to 75% of the minimum hourly rate enables gifted students to study one-on-one at a reduced cost when approved by the teacher and IMA.
Information Required for Application
You must be actively teaching and performing jazz in the greater SF Bay Area.
You must agree to charge at least $80/hour (which may be prorated)
Be approved by a rotating panel chosen from existing members of IMA listed on the Directory.
Provide a brief resume/bio including teaching experience, style and philosophy.
Provide a photo of yourself and contact information.
Provide links to recent performances, videos, teaching materials, and if applicable, your website and social media presence.
Provide references from a supervised teaching situation (school, camp, music store, etc.) and a recommendation from a teaching colleague.
The Independent Musicians Alliance reserves the right to include only those musicians who are deemed to be teachers of jazz who perform at a truly professional level.
*Directory of Performing Jazz Educators Committee: Akira Tana, Ami Molinelli, Angela Wellman, Clairdee, Dillon Vado, Pat Klobas, Sandy Cressman, Simon Rowe, Tammy Hall, Terrence Brewer
FAQs
What if a student cannot afford lessons at $80/hour?
Individual students can apply for limited scholarships which will subsidize up to 75% of teaching fees through an application process. Details and application information for these subsidies can be found here.
How will I get paid through the scholarship program?
The Emerging Artist Scholarship program is funded by Jazz in the Neighborhood’s Guaranteed Fair Wage Fund for Teachers. Once your student is accepted, we will contact you about the agreement. You’ll submit your lessons in this form in order to organize payment for your subsidized lessons.
What if I am not approved by IMA?
Please feel free to contact us with your questions. You are encouraged to apply again as your musical experiences and resume expands.
More questions? Email us here!