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Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals

Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023

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About the Program

The Las Positas College Music Program offers a nurturing and personalized educational environment for all students who wish to pursue their passions in performance, composition, theory, music business, music technology, or music education. The program is designed to appeal to a broad range of incoming students, from relative beginners to experienced artists that wish to ultimately move into music as a profession. Students are encouraged to consult music faculty and their counselor for guidance when planning their transfer pathways to a four-year institution in this major.

About the Certificate

The fully online Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals is designed to provide current or prospective piano teachers with the pedagogical skills and business acumen they will require to succeed in a career as a piano teacher for a wide array of students.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: Private Piano Teacher for students of all ages and skill levels, piano teacher based in a music studio, music school owner/operator, and group piano teacher.

Program Outcomes

  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals, students are able to teach a series of effective piano lessons tailored to a specific student's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals, students are able to create a business plan for a successful independent piano teaching studio.
  • Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music: Piano Teaching Fundamentals, students are able to utilize a variety of piano teaching methods and approaches in a private or group lesson.

Required Core: 10 UnitsUnits
Course Units
BUSN 58 Small Business Management 3
MUS 25 Teaching Beginning Piano 2
MUS 27 Teaching Intermediate Piano 2
MUS 37 Music Industry Career Development 3
Units
Units Category Units
Total Units 10

Updated: July 2022