Music - MUSIC 253

Course 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 fifth semester of piano study. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Teach children’s lessons effectively through the fifth semester of piano study.
• Create lesson plans for children's piano lessons.
• Demonstrate effective timing in a piano lesson.
• Identify appropriate repertoire for the fifth semester of piano study.
• Construct lesson plans that include theory concepts, rhythm, tone, touch and hand position.
• Critique videotapes of one's own teaching of the intermediate student.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.