Commercial Music: Teaching Beginning Piano Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Teaching Beginning Piano provides those who are current or prospective piano teachers with practical courses focused on the art of teaching beginning students of all ages, a core music theory and technique background, and essential entrepreneurship skills they will need to succeed in self-employment and/or working for a music school. This certificate includes classes from the business department in addition to the music department.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: Private Piano Teacher for beginning students of all ages, 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: Teaching Beginning Piano, students are able to develop, market, and maintain a private piano teaching studio.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Teaching Beginning Piano, students are able to present new pieces to their students by explaining the form, compositional technique, style and mood of the piece, as well as the intent of the composer.
Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Teaching Beginning Piano, students are able to solve common teaching issues using a variety of approaches.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (13 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
MUS 8A	Music Theory and Musicianship 1	4
MUS 8B	Music Theory and Musicianship 2	4
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1
MUS 25	Teaching Beginning Piano	2
MUS 38	Applied Lessons	2

List A: Select Two (5-6 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
MUS 26	Methods/Materials/Piano Teachers	2