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Be First Chair

Musicians, shape how music is taught.

Matchspace Music is launching in the UK, inviting London's most aspirational young musicians to be its founding faces and shape how the next generation learns music. It's an invitation to build something from the ground up and lead it.

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6 places only︱Onboard Nov. 26 ︱4 hrs. week - paid

First Chair - a movement led by musicians.

In an orchestra, the first chair leads their section and sets the cues for everyone else. First Chair is the founding ambassador programme for Matchspace Music's UK launch. Matchspace Music is Switzerland's leading platform for music teachers to build their studio, be found, get paid and grow.

We're hand-picking a small group of London student musicians to launch it with us, spread the word among their peers, and shape what we build.

You know the world of a young musician from the inside, and that perspective is exactly what we need. As an ambassador, you'd help shape what we offer.

Switzerland's home for music teachers, now coming to the UK.

Since 2020 we have grown into Switzerland's largest platform for private music lessons, home to over 2,000 qualified teachers across 100+ instruments. We help teachers build a professional presence, get discovered by students, offer attractive lesson plans and packages, and handle the admin, so they can focus on teaching.

Now we are launching in the UK, starting with London. The First Chair programme is how we begin: founding ambassadors who help us introduce Matchspace to the community and get it right from day one.

Teaching is how most musicians make a living.
It deserves better tools.

Too many talented musicians struggle to be found, get paid on time, and grow a sustainable teaching practice. We are building the platform that changes that, and we want the people who will use it helping us shape it.

Your First Chair contact.

"I'm a French clarinetist who believes music connects people. As a teacher, and part of the Matchspace Music team, I'll be your first point of contact in First Chair: here to welcome you, answer your questions and guide you through."

Fanny Chelle
Musician, Teacher & Customer Success Specialist

Get in touch

Ambitious musicians, whatever you play.

A student or recent graduate of a London music school (we are starting conversations at RAM, RCM and Guildhall, and welcome ambitious musicians from across the city), in any discipline: strings, piano, voice, jazz, composition and beyond.

You care about teaching and want a say in how it evolves.

You are well-connected among your peers and comfortable starting conversations.

You want to build something, not just promote it.

Teaching is how most musicians make a living.
It deserves better tools.

Hands-on, and genuinely influential.

Three ways you shape First Chair, and a commitment we can both plan around.

Spread the word

Introduce Matchspace Music to fellow students at your academy, host a small meet-up, and help us reach the right people, authentically.

Have a say

Join our product calls as an early voice. Tell us what works, what does not, and what young musicians actually need. We build around your input.

Be a founder

Represent First Chair in London. Your name and credibility help open doors with peers, faculty and the wider ecosystem.

What we ask - 4 hours a week ⏰

Around four hours a week during the founding phase, planned around your studies. In return: a paid honorarium, direct access to the founder, real influence over the product, and a founding-ambassador credit you keep.

From the founder.

"Our mission is to empower independent music teachers to thrive and spark the passion of lifelong music learning. We give musicians the tools to be found, get paid and grow, all in one place."

Patrick, Founder & CEO

More than a line on your CV.

We will walk you through the full details, perks and honorarium on our first call, once you apply.

Paid honorarium

Your time is valued and paid, not volunteered.

You have a say

Regular calls with our founder and product team.

Ambassador status

Share your ideas and experiences to help shape what comes next.

Founding perks

Get early access to new features and benefit from exclusive founding perks.

From application to community pioneer

We will walk you through the full details, perks and honorarium on our first call, once you apply.

1. Apply

A short form and a few words on why you want in. Ten minutes, no polish required.

2. Chat

A relaxed call with Fanny to get to know each other and your ideas.

3. Join

Onboard in November 2026 as one of six founding ambassadors.

3. Lead

Help launch First Chair across London and shape what comes next.

Where London's musicians come to teach

We're starting the conversation with students and graduates of London's leading music schools, across classical, jazz, pop and contemporary.

Royal Academy of Music