Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals

Overview

The fully online Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals is designed to provide current or prospective piano teachers with the pedagogical skills and business acumen they will require to succeed in a career as a piano teacher for a wide array of students.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: Private Piano Teacher for students of all ages and skill levels, piano teacher based in a music studio, music school owner/operator, and group piano teacher.

Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Teach a series of effective piano lessons tailored to a specific student's strengths and weaknesses.
2. Create a business plan for a successful independent piano teaching studio.
3. Utilize a variety of piano teaching methods and approaches in a private or group lesson.

Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals (CA): Program Requirements