MUS 231 - Teaching String Instruments

Units: 1
Presents pedagogy and techniques for teaching violin, viola, cello, and bass in a school ensemble setting.

Equivalent Quarter Course: MUS 2331 and 2332.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Learn the basic skills and mechanics involved with playing the violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Perform scales, studies, and solo material appropriate to elementary-level students.
Implement pedagogical techniques and examine common issues/difficulties appropriate to beginning string students.
Survey and analyze pedagogical materials, e.g. methods and solo literature, for elementary string students.