Beginning Piano Pedagogy
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Beginning Piano Pedagogy program is for pianists who want to teach beginning piano students. Classes offered include learning various methods, techniques, repertoire, skills, style and musicianship necessary to teach piano effectively.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Beginning Piano Pedagogy (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5743
Total credits required
16
Catalog Year
2026-2027
Effective Term
Fall 2026
Admission criteria
Acceptance into the program and permission of Program Director is required.
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Apply music notation including pitch, meter, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, time signatures, and rhythm.
- Apply aural skills necessary to hear relationships of intervals, rhythms, melody, and harmony in music.
- Demonstrate techniques for the applicable level of private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, and performance.
- Differentiate among the beginning piano teaching techniques, methods, and repertoire to determine the best fit for a particular student.
- Collaborate with other musicians in performing chamber ensemble music literature.
- Compare and contrast characteristics of the different musical eras and the works of major piano composers.
- Research piano pedagogy resources on a topic of special interest.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0 | |
| None. | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16 | |
| MTC105 | Music Theory/Aural Perception I (3) OR | |
| MTC155 | Music Theory/Aural Perception II (3) OR | |
| MTC205 | Music Theory/Aural Perception III (3) OR | |
| MTC255 | Music Theory/Aural Perception IV (3) | 3 |
| The chosen class level should be taken upon recommendation of the class instructor. | ||
| MUP102AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP152AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP202AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP252AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) | 4 |
| Total of four (4) credits required. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| MUP140 | Elementary Piano Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles (1) | 2 |
| Total of two (2) credits of MUP181 required. | ||
| MUP240 | Piano Literature | 2 |
| MUP298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
| MUP298AB | Special Projects | 2 |
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