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TGC Teaching Artist
Fellowship Bringing internationally accomplished musicianship to every community

A paid, 12-month fellowship preparing exceptional musicians to deliver transformative music education in underserved communities through virtual teaching placements worldwide.

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Paid
Fellowship
Monthly stipend provided
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12-Month
Program
Full academic year cycle
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Community
Placements
Virtual teaching worldwide
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Professional
Development
Pedagogy training included
Our Mission

The TGC Teaching Artist Fellowship prepares exceptional musicians to bring transformative music education to underserved communities worldwide.

Fellows develop pedagogy skills, cultural competency, and creative teaching practices while making a real impact through virtual teaching placements in schools, community centers, and organizations that lack access to quality music instruction.

Inspired by the pioneering teaching artist fellowship programs at the world’s leading conservatories, the TGC fellowship bridges the gap between elite musical training and the communities that need it most — proving that great performance and great teaching are inseparable.

What Fellows Do

Four Pillars of the Fellowship

Teaching Artist Fellows engage in a balanced program of teaching, learning, creating, and performing — building the complete skill set of a 21st-century teaching artist.

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Teach

10–15 hours / week

Lead music instruction at placement sites — from individual lessons to group classes, ensemble coaching, and creative workshops. Develop the classroom presence and pedagogical flexibility that defines a great teaching artist.

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Learn

Weekly Seminars

Participate in weekly pedagogy seminars, workshops, and mentored peer observations. Study the art of teaching through evidence-based methods, reflective practice, and exposure to diverse educational philosophies.

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Create

Ongoing Projects

Develop original curriculum materials, lesson plans, and teaching resources tailored to the communities you serve. Your creative work becomes part of a growing library that benefits future fellows and their students.

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Perform

Community Concerts

Share your artistry through community concerts, showcase events, and collaborative performances with fellow teaching artists. Demonstrate that performance and pedagogy are not separate paths, but one integrated practice.

Program Structure

12 Months That Transform Your Teaching

The fellowship unfolds in three distinct phases, each building on the last to develop confident, creative, and deeply prepared teaching artists.

Phase One
Months 1–2

Orientation & Training

An immersive introduction to the art and practice of teaching artistry. Fellows develop their teaching philosophy, study pedagogy fundamentals, build cultural competency, and prepare for their placement communities. Intensive workshops, peer bonding, and mentorship pairings set the foundation for everything that follows.

Pedagogy Intensive Cultural Competency Teaching Philosophy Mentor Pairing Site Orientation
Phase Two
Months 3–10

Active Placement

The heart of the fellowship. Fellows teach 10–15 hours per week at their assigned partner sites, participate in weekly seminars, observe and be observed by peers, and meet regularly with their mentors. This phase is where classroom skills sharpen, relationships deepen, and the full impact of teaching artistry becomes real.

Weekly Teaching Monthly Seminars Peer Observation Curriculum Design Mentor Check-ins
Phase Three
Months 11–12

Capstone & Completion

Fellows bring their year together with a capstone teaching project, a comprehensive teaching portfolio documenting their growth and methods, and a showcase concert celebrating the community partnerships built during their placements. This phase prepares fellows for career placement and ongoing teaching artist work.

Capstone Project Teaching Portfolio Showcase Concert Career Placement Certificate
Music education and performance
Philosophy

Teaching Is Performing

The best teaching artists bring the same creativity, presence, and communication to the classroom that they bring to the stage. A great lesson is a performance — it requires timing, responsiveness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to hold a room.

The TGC Teaching Artist Fellowship doesn’t ask you to choose between performing and teaching. It trains you to understand that they are the same craft, expressed in different contexts — and that both are essential to a complete musical life.

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What Fellows Receive

Support for Your Growth

The fellowship is designed to remove barriers and provide everything you need to focus fully on developing as a teaching artist and making an impact in your placement community.

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Monthly Stipend

A competitive monthly stipend allows fellows to focus on teaching and professional development without the financial stress that undermines so many early-career musicians.

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Professional Development

Comprehensive pedagogy training, classroom management skills, cultural competency workshops, and reflective teaching practices developed through weekly seminars and mentored experience.

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Teaching Materials Budget

A dedicated budget for teaching materials, instruments, technology, and supplies ensures that fellows have the resources to deliver engaging, high-quality instruction at every placement site.

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Mentorship

Each fellow is paired with an experienced teaching artist mentor for the duration of the program. Mentors provide guidance, feedback, and the wisdom that comes from years in the classroom.

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Certificate of Completion

Upon completing the fellowship, fellows receive a formal Certificate of Teaching Artistry from TGC — a credential recognized by schools, arts organizations, and employers worldwide.

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Career Placement Support

The fellowship doesn’t end at graduation. Our career team helps fellows find teaching positions, arts organization roles, community program leadership, and other opportunities that match their skills and passions.

Placement Partners

Where Fellows Teach

Our partners include schools, community music programs, and social service organizations worldwide. Fellows are placed in communities where their teaching will make the greatest impact.

Partnership announcements coming soon. We are currently building our network of placement partners across four continents. If your organization serves an underserved community and would benefit from a TGC Teaching Artist Fellow, please contact us to discuss partnership.

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Public Schools

K-12 schools in underserved districts where music programs have been reduced or eliminated entirely.

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After-School Programs

Community-based programs providing enrichment, mentoring, and safe spaces for young people through music.

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Community Centers

Neighborhood organizations offering cultural programming, youth development, and community gathering spaces.

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Hospitals & Healthcare

Medical facilities using music for therapeutic support, patient wellness, and caregiver resilience programs.

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Senior Centers

Residential and day programs for older adults where music builds connection, memory, and quality of life.

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Refugee Organizations

Resettlement agencies and community groups where music helps newcomers build identity, connection, and belonging.

Who Should Apply

Is the Fellowship Right for You?

We welcome applicants from every musical background and discipline. What unites our fellows is a commitment to musical excellence and a belief that music education can change lives.

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    TGC Students & Alumni

    Current students in any TGC program and graduates of any TGC diploma or certificate are eligible to apply.

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    Strong Performers with a Passion for Teaching

    Your performing skills are the foundation. We’re looking for musicians who want to share what they know and believe in the power of teaching.

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    No Prior Teaching Experience Required

    You don’t need a teaching background to apply. The fellowship provides comprehensive training in pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum design.

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    All Instruments & Disciplines Welcome

    Piano, voice, strings, winds, brass, percussion, composition, production — every musical discipline has a place in the teaching artist fellowship.

Ready to Transform Communities Through Music?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged as positions are limited.

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Fellow Spotlights

Meet Our Fellows

Profiles of the talented musicians who are bringing internationally accomplished instruction to communities that need it most.

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Launching Soon

Our inaugural cohort of Teaching Artist Fellows is being selected now. Check back soon to meet the musicians who will lead this transformative program.

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Launching Soon

From pianists to percussionists, vocalists to violinists — our fellows represent the full breadth of musical artistry. Profiles coming soon.

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Launching Soon

Each fellow brings a unique perspective on what it means to teach, to serve, and to share music with the world. Stay tuned for their stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Yes. All Teaching Artist Fellows receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the 12-month program. The fellowship is designed to be financially sustainable so that fellows can focus fully on their teaching, professional development, and community impact without taking on additional employment.
No prior teaching experience is required. The fellowship begins with a two-month orientation and training phase that covers pedagogy fundamentals, classroom management, cultural competency, and teaching philosophy. We provide all the training you need — what we look for in applicants is strong musicianship, a genuine passion for sharing music, and a commitment to community service.
Fellows are placed in partner organizations that serve underserved communities. These include public schools, after-school programs, community centers, hospitals, senior centers, and refugee organizations. Because TGC operates virtually, placements can be anywhere in the world. We work with each fellow to find a placement that matches their skills, interests, and the communities they want to serve.
The Teaching Artist Fellowship is designed as a full commitment, with 10–15 hours per week of teaching at placement sites plus weekly seminars and professional development activities. However, the program is compatible with continued TGC studies or other part-time commitments. We work with each fellow to create a schedule that is rigorous but sustainable.
All instruments and musical disciplines are welcome. Whether you are a classical pianist, jazz saxophonist, vocalist, composer, electronic music producer, or percussionist — every musical background has a place in the teaching artist fellowship. Our partner communities have diverse musical needs, and we value the breadth of perspectives that fellows from different disciplines bring to the program.
Upon completing the fellowship, you receive a Certificate of Teaching Artistry from TGC and access to our career placement support. Many fellows continue working with their placement partners, pursue teaching positions at schools and arts organizations, or go on to build their own community music programs. The skills, network, and credential you gain through the fellowship open doors across the music education landscape.
We select a limited number of fellows for each cohort to ensure high-quality mentorship and placement experiences. We look for strong musicianship, genuine interest in teaching and community service, and the personal qualities that make a great teaching artist — empathy, patience, creativity, and communication skills. Early application is encouraged.
Each fellow is paired with an experienced teaching artist mentor who provides ongoing guidance throughout the 12-month program. Mentors conduct regular check-ins, observe teaching sessions, provide constructive feedback, and share their professional experience. The mentor relationship is one of the most valuable aspects of the fellowship and often continues well beyond the program’s completion.
Yes. The fellowship is designed to be compatible with ongoing TGC coursework. Many fellows participate while completing their diploma or certificate programs. The teaching experience you gain through the fellowship enriches your musical studies, and vice versa. We help each fellow build a schedule that balances teaching commitments with their academic work.
Applications are submitted through the form below and reviewed on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline, but we encourage early application as fellowship positions are limited. The application asks for basic information about your musical background, teaching interest, and motivation. After initial review, selected applicants may be invited for a brief interview before final decisions are made.
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Join the Fellowship

Complete the application below to be considered for the TGC Teaching Artist Fellowship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and our team will be in touch within two weeks of submission.

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Rolling Admissions Applications accepted year-round. Early application encouraged.
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Interview Process Selected applicants are invited for a brief virtual interview.
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Response Time Initial application review within 2 weeks of submission.
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Eligibility Open to all TGC students and alumni. No teaching experience required.
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