Teaching Artist Training
Training and onboarding for musicians to teach with Rhapsody
Learn to deliver music & heritage education.
Our Teaching Artist Trainings provide local youth (ages 25 and under) with opportunities to develop their skills as both players and teachers of music and heritage. By tapping into the generosity of local, professional musicians who have decades of experience, this program develops and refines the technical knowledge of how to learn – and also teach – music. By complementing these trainings with lessons from Rhapsody’s Layers of Heritage framework, each student will also gain a deeper knowledge and grounding in the cultural heritage that they carry. Select, public trainings hosted will provide Professional Development to all manner of teaching artists, providing young people opportunities to grow alongside professional artists from throughout King County.
10 selected applicants of age 25 or under will each be awarded a $1200 stipend to undergo the 40 hours of trainings offered through this program.
There are also 5 additional slots for applicants of any age; stipends for these 5 slots will be considered based on need.
Funding for this program is provided in part by 4Culture.
Required Onboarding Sessions
Tuesdays, October 27th & November 24th
6 – 8 pm
Key Details
By applying, you are agreeing to commit to two, in-person orientation sessions at King Street Station in 2026. Please hold these dates on your calendar. If the group cannot make these dates work, other dates will be considered.
Orientation #1 – Tuesday, October 27 from 6pm – 8pm
Orientation #2 – Tuesday, November 24 from 6pm – 8pm
The remaining 36 hours of training time will be scheduled between January – May of 2027 after factoring in the availability of the 10 selected participants.
Upon completion of the 40 hours of training, participants will be eligible to join The Rhapsody Project’s teaching artist roster, earning paid gigs teaching in schools and community centers throughout King County.
We will accept applications until Sunday, October 11th. Interviews with applicants will take place between October 1st – 20th.
Other tRp programs
Yiddish Music & Heritage
Immerse yourself in the expressive heritage of Yiddish music.
Blues Camp
Every summer, spend five days and nights with culture bearers in Port Townsend, WA.
Professional Development
Self-awareness programs for teachers and facilitators.
