How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to apply@admi.africa.
Show Your Studio Credentials and Teaching Spark
ADMI is looking for a lecturer who can bridge professional studio experience with classroom energy. Your application should prove you can operate at industry level and still break down complex concepts for students.
1. Lead with your credits: In your cover letter, list two or three professional projects—albums, live shows, or studio sessions—where you used Logic Pro, Ableton, or Pro Tools. Hiring managers want to see real-world output, not just software familiarity.
2. Prepare a teaching demo: Be ready to walk through a short lesson on a DAW feature or acoustics principle. Show how you'd explain it to a beginner without losing the technical depth.
3. Highlight your acoustics knowledge: Mention specific studio design projects or room tuning work you've done. This signals you can teach the science behind the sound.
4. Show your gear fluency: List the specific interfaces, microphones, and outboard gear you've used. Familiarity with common studio setups makes you a safer hire.
5. Talk about student outcomes: If you've taught before, share examples of student work or progress. If not, describe how you'd structure a project-based assignment to build portfolios.
6. Connect to the local scene: Reference Nairobi's music industry—genres, studios, or artists you've worked with. ADMI wants someone who can plug students into real opportunities.
7. Bring your own material: Bring a USB with samples of your productions or a short video of you teaching. Visual proof beats a list of claims.
8. Ask smart questions: In the interview, ask about the program's current curriculum, student demographics, and studio facilities. It shows you're thinking about how to fit in and add value.