Certificate of Proficiency in Piano Pedagogy

The Piano Pedagogy Certificate prepares music teachers for future employment in local music schools as an independent private teacher. This certificate examines a variety of pedagogy methods and music conservatory traditions for teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced piano students. This certificate covers how to teach group piano courses, master classes, and explores the business side of running a piano studio. Additional courses in piano accompanying, collaborative piano, entrepreneurial skills, and childhood and adolescence development psychology are also included.Program Student Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:Examine pedagogy methods from beginner, intermediate, and advanced.Taught how to teach and demonstrate various technical exercises to demonstrate hand and piano technique.Study the different approaches to musical expression for different pieces.

Evidence of Secondary/High School Completion: Official transcripts with certified English translation showing proof ofgraduation from secondary/high school are required.