Piano Technology
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Music · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
This program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in piano technology and become prepared for a career in the field. Students will gain a solid foundation in essential areas such as piano tuning, regulation, voicing, repair, and the business of piano technology.
Career Opportunities
Typical career options include independent piano technician; or a piano technician employed by a piano store, piano company, venue, or academic institution.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Have the skill set required to succeed as a piano technician
Piano Technology (CA): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (7 Units) | ||
| MUS 145 | Piano Technology 1 | 2 |
| MUS 146 | Piano Technology 2 | 2 |
| MUS 147 | Piano Technology 3 | 2 |
| MUS 21A | Beginning Piano | 1 |
| List A: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| MUS 1 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 |
| List B: Select from Below (7-8 Units) | ||
| KIN PF | Personal Fitness | 1 |
| KIN YIN1 | Yin Yoga 1 | 1 |
| KIN YO1 | Yoga 1 | 1 |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| MUS 6 | Basic Music Skills | 2 |
| MUS 8A | Music Theory and Musicianship 1 | 4 |
| MUS 16 | Philharmonic Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS 18A | Jazz/Pop Piano 1 | 1 |
| MUS 21B | Intermediate Piano | 1 |
| MUS 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 |
| MUS 28 | Keyboard Skills | 1 |
| MUS 35 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| MUS 44 | Concert Choir | 1 |
| MUS 45 | Chamber Choir | 2 |
| THEA 50 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| WRKX 94 | Occupational Work Experience/Internship | 1-7 |
| Total | 17-18 | |