MUS 445 - Piano Pedagogy

Units: 2
A one-semester introduction to professional piano teaching, the course will examine methods, materials, resources, and techniques for teaching at the elementary level. Students will observe secondary piano group instruction and survey a wealth of elementary- to early-intermediate piano repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUS 112, MUS 116.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop pedagogical skills for teaching the elementary level student
Evaluate methods and materials available to the piano teacher
Observe and analyze university-level secondary group piano classes
Develop the ability to plan private lessons for peer and instructor feedback
Explore the business aspects of operating an independent piano studio
Articulate a studio policy and marketing strategy
Evaluate online and print resources relating to professional piano teaching including journals, magazines, books and conferences proceedings