the Candyman
Strings & Things
the Candyman
Strings & Things
Musicians Workshop Series
505-983-5906

Join The Candyman Strings & Thing's Teaching Faculty
The Musical Heartbeat of Santa Fe and New Mexico!
Are you ready to make a difference through music? The Candyman Strings & Things is more than just New Mexico’s premier full-line music store – we are a vibrant community and education center, welcoming everyone from families to professional musicians, and everyone in between.
At The Candyman, we believe in the transformative power of music. Our mission is to enrich lives through music by fostering long-term relationships with our customers and students. We are dedicated to creating new music makers and supporting musicians of all backgrounds.
Why Teach with Us?
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Passion Meets Profession: Do what you love and inspire others. Our teachers thrive, enjoying a significant source of revenue while sharing their musical passion.
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Community Impact: Be a part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in people's lives through music.
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Diverse and Inclusive: Join a welcoming hub that celebrates diversity and supports musicians from all walks of life.
Ready to start your musical journey with us? Apply today and help us continue to make lives better through music!

(Lessons Coordinator Position Has Been Filled)
Open Positions:
We're Hiring a Piano & Voice Instructor!
The Candyman Strings & Things | Santa Fe, NM
Do you love helping students discover their voice, both literally and musically?
The Candyman Music Education Center is looking for a dynamic and engaging piano and voice instructor to join our team! Ideally, we’re looking for one teacher who can teach both disciplines, but we’re open to exceptional candidates who specialize in one.
We’re a busy, community-focused music school with a strong and growing student base, and we’re excited to add another instructor to meet demand.
What We're Looking For
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Ability to teach piano and/or voice to a range of ages and skill levels.
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Ideally teach in a range of styles, including rock and pop.
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A positive, encouraging, and student-focused teaching style.
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Strong communication skills with both students and parents.
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Reliability and consistency in scheduling.
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A passion for helping students grow and succeed.
What You'll Do
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Teach engaging, personalized lessons.
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Help students build confidence and skills through music.
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Encourage participation in student showcases and performances.
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Create a fun, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.
Why The Candyman?
At The Candyman, our mission is simple: We make lives better through music!
We handle scheduling, billing, and administration so you can focus on teaching. You’ll be part of a supportive team in a well-established program with strong community roots and steady student demand.
Details
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Employee position: Voice and Piano Music Teacher
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Competitive hourly pay
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Flexible scheduling based on your availability
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Lessons taught at our Santa Fe location
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!
Apply below!
Application Steps
Step 1
Fill out the below application and attach your resume.
Step 2
We will sort through the applications and reach out directly to those we feel are the best matches. We may not contact those who are not a fit.
Step 3
Candidates will be contacted to arrange a time to visit The Candyman for an initial interview and to tour the teaching facilities, review the job description and other details, and complete further assessments.
Step 4
We will review completed assessments and contact stand-out applicants to schedule an on-site interview.
Step 5
We will contact references and may perform background research on applicant finalists.
Step 6
The candidate determined to be the best fit will receive an offer of employment under a 90-day probationary period.
Candidates who have been interviewed in person, but not selected for the position,will be contacted.