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 this program, students are able to:
- Develop, market, and maintain a private piano teaching studio.
- 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.
- Solve common teaching issues using a variety of approaches.
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
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 (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 |