Instrumental Pedagogy (MUSI90194)

This subject will examine the teaching of instrumental and vocal music, drawing upon literature relating to a variety of pedagogical traditions, schools and techniques for comparative analysis and discussion. Specialist instrumental pedagogies are explored and experienced in intensive class workshops.

This subject also introduces students to an overview of current structures and practice of instrumental teaching within a variety of Australian music education settings, including secondary schools, private music studios, and group teaching situations in commercial music schools (e.g., Yamaha Music School) or community music education settings (e.g., Melbourne Youth Orchestras Music Ensembles, Australian Boys Choir). 

There will be a focus on current curriculum, observation techniques and teaching strategies, tools, resources, and technologies.

Placement
As part of this subject students are required to complete 24 hours of work experience, during which they will observe a wide range of teaching and instruction in a variety of music educational contexts. These placements will be under the supervision of experienced teachers/musical directors/tutors and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music academic staff.

Students will reflect on pedagogic, content and professional knowledges and will produce written accounts of their observation experiences throughout the placement. Students will also create a multimedia presentation focused on specific teaching strategies.