CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING

MUA4113: Piano Pedagogy (4 Units)

Course instructor: 
Ms Julie Tan

Course Schedule: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm (Semester 1, AY2024/25)

*Additional dates may be involved for projects/assessments during the semester period of 12 Aug – 7 Dec 2024. Added make-up classes may also be scheduled due to public holidays coinciding with class dates.

Objectives
This course is specifically designed to introduce learners to studio piano teaching. Aimed at beginning teachers as well as those with some teaching experience, the course explores studio teaching methods and mixes hands-on teaching with discussion on pedagogical principles, literature, demonstration, materials and techniques in the teaching of piano/music to young children in a private studio setting.

Content
The course encourages innovation in problem solving related to piano pedagogy and in lesson design. It deepens knowledge in relation to piano teaching and improves effectiveness of piano lessons.

Registration opens on 6 May 2024 and closes on 5 June 2024.

Notes on registration:

After clicking the Register Now button above, follow the steps below:

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  • Select the ‘Short Course/Modular Course’ option (this is a modular course). Click ‘Applying for Myself’.
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  • Select ‘Academic Modules’ from the dropdown. Search for your module and select ‘Add to Cart’. Once you are done choosing modules (up to five), select ‘Checkout’.

You can then proceed to create an application account. 

Please refer to the step-by-step registration guide here for more detailed guidance on these and the subsequent steps.