Applied Instrumental and Vocal Teaching (MUSI90149)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject examines the principles and practice of instrumental and vocal teaching covering beginners to advanced students. It includes study and application of the methodologies appropriate to a variety of music performance teaching situations including individual, group, and ensemble settings and consideration of ethical teaching principles.
Topics such as music literacy, music theory, history and aural training are integrated into class meetings. The balance of ‘music intrinsic’ and broader outcomes, including the acquisition of social, collaborative and life skills are considered.
A specific study of instrumental pedagogy supports practical teaching and the development of a teaching philosophy will provide a basis for continued growth as a music performer-teacher.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- effectively implement performance learning experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, applying appropriate theories, processes and curriculum;
- identify and promote relationships between music performance learning and co-curricular musical learning (music literacy, music theory and aural training) and between music performance learning and extra-musical learning, particularly with regard to skills for life;
- demonstrate a working knowledge of pedagogy as applied to the practical teaching and tuning of instruments, and performance situations as well as specific knowledge of their own instrument;
- demonstrate a broad knowledge of current music teaching philosophies and to develop a personal philosophy for instrumental / vocal teaching;
- demonstrate teaching strategies that reflect a sound understanding of the creative process.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in groups;
- 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
- plan effectively to meet deadlines.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI90150 | Music Learning, Teaching and Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written assignment
| Early in the teaching period | 25% |
Written essay
| End of the teaching period | 40% |
20-minute practical test and report
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising twelve 2-hour workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising twelve 2-hour workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Studio Specialisation (formal) Instrumental
Last updated: 4 March 2025