الثلاثاء، 16 يناير 2018

Composing, Directing And Teaching With Music Pedagogy Methods

By Carolyn Wood


When it comes to music, there are many different areas in which an individual can become involved. One of these, is teaching Piano and Voice. In either case, both require individuals which have been trained in Music Pedagogy methods. In most cases, those interested in this area often become public or private instructors and teachers.

Theory focuses on the history, music and musicians of a specific period I time. Whereas, Music Pedagogy is the study of the practices and principles associated with teaching. In most cases, those holding a degree in this area basically teach others how to teach. If individuals are interested in learning about this or other aspects of music, there are class and program listings on sites such as Study dot com and others.

Students looking to acquire a Doctorate or Masters in this area need have a Bachelor's of Arts with a major or minor in music. In most cases, these include composition, performance, history and theory. Once an individual has completed a Bachelor's, the individual can then move on towards a Master's or Doctorate level degree. After which, the individual will have a number of options when it comes to working with others in the educational aspects of the business.

Most often, programs or degree plans in this area are focused on instrument, often being piano or voice, literature, composition and theory. When it comes to literature, most often individuals learn how to read different musical compositions and formats. Whereas, those looking to acquire a Doctorate degree often take courses which are associated with teaching and instruction.

Degrees in this area include a Bachelor's of Arts, Doctor of Musical Arts or Masters in Musical Education. In all cases, these degrees allow individuals the right to teach and instruct at the community college and private instruction level. Whereas, if one plans on teaching others, then a Doctorate degree is often a requirement.

As learning and instruction in this regard is hands-on, students are often required to attend classes on campus. While this is the case, there may be some subjects in which coursework towards a degree can be completed online. If and when this is the case, it is important to discuss the option with an advisor to assure that all credits acquired will work towards the total required for graduation.

Individuals looking to acquire a Master's often have a number of career options. For example, the individual can work as a community college teacher or private instructor. Whereas, those holding Doctorate degrees often work with students preparing to compose, direct or perform. When it comes to the salaries for these positions, a composer or director almost always makes more than a teacher or instructor.

Currently, the median wage for those teaching in community colleges and private instruction is approximately $35,000 per year. Whereas, individuals working to teach others how to compose, direct, perform and teach is often closer to $50,000. In either case, individuals often need a great deal of talent as well as a degree when desiring to start a career in this area.




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