Musical Director - Music Makers Jams
Musical Director – Music Makers Jams
Music Makers NY is seeking Musical Directors to lead our monthly jams. We’re looking for confident, versatile musicians who love working with other players and can lead a live ensemble in a fun, supportive, and organized environment. Our jams bring together musicians of different experience levels to play songs, meet other musicians, and build their skills in a live band setting. Musical Directors guide the group through the session, keep the music moving, and create an encouraging environment for everyone involved.
Unplugged Jam
- Acoustic ensemble with up to 6 participants
- Guitar, vocals, keys, and percussion
- 2-hour session
- One Friday per month (6pm-8pm)
Reserve Jam
- Full band format
- 1 Bassist, 2-3 guitarists, 1 drummer, 1 keyboardist, and vocals
- 3-hour session
- One Saturday per month (5pm-8pm)
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience leading or directing different music style ensembles with rock predominance
- Broad knowledge of different music styles (rock predominance) spanning multiple decades
- Proficiency reading chord charts in real time
- Understanding of rhythm, harmony, song structure, and arrangement
- Ability to lead musicians through songs, provide cues, and adjust arrangements as needed
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with musicians of varying experience levels
- Ability to cover lead vocals if no one else can
- Comfortable adapting to changing musical styles and making decisions on the fly
- Professional, organized, and collaborative approach
Music Makers provides the studio, equipment, backline, chord charts, and song materials. Musical Directors are not required to provide equipment or materials.
Compensation
- $25/hour
- Approximately one Friday and one Saturday per month
- On-call/freelance position
- Scheduling is based on availability and upcoming jam dates