Piano Pedagogy (MUSI90027)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This intensive 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.

 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • 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: 4 March 2025