Double Bass Teaching Artist, YOLA

Position : Teaching Artist – Double Bass

Department : Learning – YOLA

Status : Part-Time

Instrument Focus : Double Bass

Salary : $45.00 / hr

FLSA Grade : Non-Exempt

Program Summary

YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) is LA Phil’s signature education program, inspired by El Sistema and led by Gustavo Dudamel. YOLA provides over 1,500 students annually with access to instruments, high-quality music instruction, and holistic support, helping young people thrive artistically, socially, and academically at no cost.

YOLA provides transformational and equitable access to music education for young people from underserved communities, supporting their personal development, their communities, and beyond. The work of YOLA is focused on two areas :

• Local programs which directly serve communities across Los Angeles
• National programs which provide opportunities for young musicians, teaching artists, program administrators, and other stakeholders to learn from and create community with one another

Position Summary

The Double Bass Teaching Artist is a core member of YOLA’s faculty, delivering exceptional, culturally responsive music instruction that aligns with YOLA’s mission for transformative and equitable music education. This role focuses on teaching private lessons, sectionals, and large ensemble rehearsals while contributing to a vibrant, inclusive musical community.

The Teaching Artist combines high-level artistic excellence with strong pedagogical skills, teaching multiple skill levels through a culturally responsive lens. Instruction is provided primarily after school (3 : 00–8 : 00pm) during the academic year, with some weekend commitments.

YOLA’s educational outcomes are guided by three core pillars :

Position Elements

Evaluation & Professional Growth

Mandated Reporter & Code of Conduct

YOLA Teaching Artists are caretakers of minors and are legally designated as mandated reporters under California law. As such, the following responsibilities and values are required :

Shared YOLA Values

Position Qualifications

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCIHO.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association embraces and is committed to diversity and inclusion within our staff, musicians, guest artists, audiences, and surrounding communities. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.  Consistent with the law, the Association also provides reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and employees in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.