MUS 446 - Vocal Pedagogy

Units: 2
Introduction to professional voice teaching. Examines methods, materials, resources, and techniques for teaching beginning voice students. Students will learn vocal anatomy, observe vocal instruction, and survey beginning and intermediate vocal repertoire.

Prerequisites: MUS 112, MUS 116.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
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 beginning voice student
Evaluate methods and materials available to the voice teacher
Observe and analyze university-level secondary group voice classes
Develop the ability to plan private lessons for peer and instructor feedback
Explore the business aspects of operating an independent vocal studio
Articulate a studio policy and marketing strategy
Evaluate online and print resources relating to professional voice teaching including journals, magazines, books and conferences proceedings