MUSIC 244 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 4

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description: Piano teachers will learn to create and present effective lesson plans that include repertoire, theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position through the fourth semester of piano study. Students will have the opportunity to observe other teachers and students, as well as to teach advanced piano students in the Schoolcraft Piano Academy and in the community. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: MUSIC 243
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Teach lessons effectively of advanced piano study.
Create lesson plans for advanced piano lessons.
Demonstrate effective timing in an advanced piano lesson.
Identify appropriate repertoire for advanced piano study.
Construct advanced piano lesson plans that include theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position.
Critique video recordings of one’s own teaching of the advanced piano student.