Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement (CA)
About the Program
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 Outcomes
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals, students are able to create a business plan for a successful independent piano teaching studio.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals, students are able to teach a series of effective piano lessons tailored to a specific student's strengths and weaknesses.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals, students are able to utilize a variety of piano teaching methods and approaches in a private or group lesson.
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
Required Core: (7 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 25 | Teaching Beginning Piano | 2 |
| MUS 27 | Teaching Intermediate Piano | 2 |
| MUS 37 | Music Business | 3 |
List A: Select One (3 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 40 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 58 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MKTG 50 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 61 | Professional Selling | 3 |