Music: Keys for Piano Teachers Skills Certificate
Schoolcraft College
Key Information
Campus location
Livonia, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 semester
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 131 / per credit *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* resident; USD 188 per credit hour - non-resident; USD 265 per credit hour - out-of-state and international
Introduction
Keys for Piano Teachers is designed for current piano teachers or those interested in entering the profession. The program introduces pianists to teaching materials and techniques and provides opportunities to improve their keyboard techniques for piano instruction. In addition, students are given opportunities to observe children enrolled in group classes on campus. The program provides the opportunity to enroll in a variety of electives such as Music History, Music Technology, and non-music courses.
In order to enter Keys for Piano Teachers, each applicant must audition to demonstrate an appropriate level of musicianship. MUSIC 121 - Class Piano 1 and MUSIC 104 - Basic Materials in Music Theory may help to develop the skills necessary to successfully pass the audition.
Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements, and receive recommendations from the music faculty, qualify for a certificate of program completion.
Applied Music has an added fee.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- MUSIC 201 - Keyboard Skills for Piano Teachers 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 247 - Piano Teaching Techniques and Materials 1 Credits: 3
- MUSIC 143 - Practice Teaching and Practicum in Piano Teaching 1 Credits: 2
Electives - Select Music courses not already taken from the list (minimum 9 credits) Credits: 9
Total Credits: 16
Program Total: 16 Credits
**Requires audition
Electives
- MUSIC 105 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
- MUSIC 131 - Applied Music - Piano 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 133 - Applied Music - Voice 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 135 - Applied Music - Instrumental 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 137 - Sight Singing and Ear Training 1 Credits: 2
- MUSIC 140 - Jazz Lab Band - Improvisation 1 Credits: 2 **
- MUSIC 149 - Popular Music Culture in America Credits: 3
- MUSIC 153 - Music Theory 1 Credits: 3
- MUSIC 155 - History of Broadway Credits: 3
- MUSIC 164 - Music History 1 - 17th and 18th Centuries Credits: 3
- MUSIC 165 - Music History 2 - 19th and 20th Centuries Credits: 3
- MUSIC 168 - Synthesizer Ensemble 1 Credits: 3 **
- MUSIC 171 - Music Technology 1 Credits: 3
- HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music Credits: 1
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.