Piano Pedagogy (MUSI90027)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject will examine the teaching of piano from a number of perspectives. Areas of study and discussion will include the shared interests and experience of teachers within the group and will also draw upon literature relating to a variety of pedagogical traditions, schools and techniques for comparative analysis and discussion. Important works of the piano repertoire will be used as a focus for intensive study. Students will have the opportunity to pursue their own interests and areas of specialisation in particular areas within piano pedagogy.

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Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should have gained:



  • An overview of pedagogical approaches and techniques in the teaching of piano and an ability to evaluate their respective merits;
  • An ability to design a sequenced teaching programme that addresses important areas of piano technique and interpretation;
  • A wider variety of teaching approaches that can be used across a broad spectrum of levels and abilities;
  • An enhanced capacity to undertake critical and independent research and to present findings and ideas in a scholarly fashion.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
  • demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes;
  • demonstrate analytical skills in the context of teaching; and
  • demonstrate an informed and critical awareness of issues related to musical diversity.

Last updated: 3 November 2022