Certificate in Music Teaching and Learning in the Studio Context

Open to currently enrolled MM and DMA students in Bienen

(4 units)

This certificate is designed as an introduction to best practices in teaching and learning music in studio contexts, be it one-to-one lessons, group classes, or chamber music. Note that this certificate is focused on how to teach rather than what to teach, and this does not include any instrument-specific pedagogy or literature courses.

Courses

Units

MUSIC_ED 4101 unit

Studio Music Teaching and Learning

Electives3 units

Chosen from the options below.

Elective Options

  • WIND_PER 359 Teaching Techniques (0.5 CR)
  • STRINGS 311 Suzuki Pedagogy (0.5 CR)
  • MUSIC_ED 437 Psychology of Music Teaching & Learning
  • MUSIC_ED 422 Curriculum Development in Music Education
  • MUSIC_ED 435 Selected Topics:
    The Art & Science of Practicing Music
    Learning Processes in Music
    Music, Health, and Well-Being
    Ensembles and Conductors
    Other MUSIC_ED 435 topics as approved