Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

This program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in piano technology and become prepared for a career in the field. Students will gain a solid foundation in essential areas such as piano tuning, regulation, voicing, repair, and the business of piano technology.

Career Opportunities

Typical career options include independent piano technician; or a piano technician employed by a piano store, piano company, venue, or academic institution.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement, the student will be able to tune, voice, regulate, and repair upright and grand pianos using industry standard equipment in a timely manner.
Upon completion of Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement, the student will be prepared to pass the Registered Piano Tuner certification through the Piano Technicians Guild.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (11 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
MUS 145	Piano Technology 1	2
MUS 146	Piano Technology 2	2
MUS 147	Piano Technology 3	2
MUS 21A	Beginning Piano	1
MUS 21B	Intermediate Piano	1
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

List B: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
MKTG 50	Introduction to Marketing	3
MKTG 61	Professional Selling	3