Hire a Musician

• Hire a Musician Request

  To hire a musician:

  Looking for live music for a wedding, corporate event, reception, ceremony, or special occasion? Submit a request, and it will be shared with MSM’s network of talented student musicians.

  Hire A Musician Request

  Interested and available musicians may contact you directly. Once you select a performer, you will work directly with them to finalize details, fees, and any contracts.

  Please note: This is a referral service only, and musician availability cannot be guaranteed.

  Available throughout the greater NYC area.

  Questions?

  917-493-4502 | centerforimpact@msmnyc.edu

  To share a longer-term, educational, or non-performance opportunity with MSM students and alumni, visit Share an Opportunity below.

• Find a Private Teacher

  Our Private Teacher Directory is a searchable database of currently active private teachers from the MSM community. The Private Teacher Directory can be found here:

  Private Teacher Directory

  Lessons arranged through this service would be taught either in the client’s home or at the teacher’s studio/home. Any lessons arranged through the Private Teacher Directory will not be taught at the School and are not part of an official academic program. This service is not for those seeking to become students at Manhattan School of Music or to study with our College or Precollege faculty members.

  Families seeking music instruction for non-beginner children might also be interested in the School’s prestigious Precollege Division or MSM Summer.

  Musicians: To become part of the Hire a Musician and/or Private Teacher Directory rosters, MSM students and alums should see below for important details.

  Please note: This service functions separately from the School’s on-campus College and Precollege programs.

  Please feel free to email centerforimpact@msmnyc.edu or call 917-493-4502 if you need further assistance with the Private Teacher Directory.

• Share Other Opportunities (including auditions, grants, longterm jobs, internships, etc.)

  In addition to our Hire a Musician Request and Private Teacher Directory services, The Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact also shares a range of professional opportunities – both on-going on one-time – with the MSM community via the Online Opportunities Board. Current longer term opportunities are categorized as follows:

  • Performance
  • Music Education
  • Competitions & Grants
  • Training
  • Arts Administration/Production
  • Fellowships
  • Internships
  • Volunteer

  To share details about an opportunity, employers should fill out the short form linked below. Upon review, appropriate opportunities will then be shared.

  Share an Opportunity

Information for Current Students

• Hire a Musician Request Board

  Instructions for musicians:

  Clients submit requests through the CCRCI Hire a Musician form, which are posted to the Hire a Musician Request Board (monitored by the CCRCI office).

  • Only respond if you are fully able to commit professionally. Reach out promptly, communicate clearly, and include links to high-quality audio/video.
  • For ensemble requests, you must have a complete group ready and serve as the point of contact.
  • A general budget is included in each request, but final fees are negotiated directly with the client. All earnings are yours.
  • Not sure how to approach a client or draft your message? Make an appointment with CCRCI by emailing centerforimpact@msmnyc.edu — we’re here to help.

  If hired, complete the Hire a Musician Report form immediately. This helps us track opportunities and maintain the service.

  If you become unavailable after accepting a job, you must notify the client right away and provide three MSM musician referrals as replacements.

  Hire a Musician Report Form

• Private Teacher Directory

  • The CCRCI office receives hundreds of private teaching requests each year.
  • To be considered, students and recent graduates with teaching experience must complete the Private Teacher Directory Registration form linked below. Your information will be shared with prospective clients who may contact you directly.
  • Note: All lessons must take place off campus, as they are not affiliated with MSM’s academic or performance programs.

  Private Teacher Directory Registration

• Online Opportunities Board

  • The CCRCI Online Opportunities Board provides access to thousands of listings each year for students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
  • Postings include long-term performance and teaching roles, arts administration and production jobs, as well as competitions, grants, training programs, and internships.

  Online Opportunities Board

  (MSM email address required for access, via Single Sign-On.)

• One on One Career Advising

  The CCRCI staff provides professional career advisory meetings in a supportive environment. In individual sessions, students can explore their goals and create action plans for success. Appointments may focus on career readiness materials (e.g. resumes, cover letters, bios and websites), upcoming projects, promotional materials, and more.

  Graduates of MSM can utilize CCRCI One on One Career Advising resources for up to two years after graduation.

  To make an appointment, please email centerforimpact@msmnyc.edu.