Become a Mentor!

We are excited to see that you have chosen to become a mentor for Sapphire Sounds and support our mission for free music education.

High School Students Only

This program is exclusively for current high school students (grades 9–12). You will be asked to provide your school email and a parent/guardian email to verify eligibility. Applications from non-high-schoolers will not be approved.

Program Benefits:

✓ Earn verified service hours (1 minute of video = 4 minutes of service)
✓ Strengthen your musical understanding through teaching
✓ Develop communication and leadership skills
✓ Stand out in college applications
✓ Help expand access to music education

Mentor Application

What school (or homeschool) do you attend? *

Your school email address *

Your personal email address *

What state do you reside in? *

Provide a parent's email: *

What grade are you in? *

What instrument(s) are you capable of and/or wanting to teach? *

Only select instruments you are genuinely prepared to teach. These are what students will see when browsing tutor profiles.

How many years have you been playing each instrument? *

What level would you consider yourself within each instrument? *

List any and all experiences with the instruments that you are looking forward to teaching. EX: All-State, DHB, Chair Placement, etc. *

Upload Your Most Recent School Transcript *

This is required to verify that you are currently a high school student (grades 9–12). We do not look at your grades — we only need to confirm your enrollment as a high schooler. Accepted formats: PDF, PNG, JPG. Your transcript is kept private and only reviewed by the Sapphire Sounds admin team.

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Agreements *

Do you agree to follow Sapphire Sounds community guidelines?

Do you agree to keep all communication professional and platform-based?

Do you understand that each minute of video time earns 4 minutes of verified volunteer time?

Are you willing to have your videos reviewed before publishing?

I certify that the information provided is accurate and that I will represent Sapphire Sounds with professionalism, respect, and integrity. (Print Full Name) *