This course, MUSC 291 Fundamentals of Private Studio Teaching, studies aspects of effective private studio teaching. Topics covered, but not limited to, include: pedagogy, literature, technology, business plans, methods and materials to support a teacher’s attributes and philosophies essential to the successful private instructor.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe effective philosophies and attributes needed to be a successful private studio teacher
- Communicate their philosophy of education
- Critique a variety of music teaching methods
- Evaluate new educational technology for teaching
- Create a business plan and mission statement for their teaching studio
- Demonstrate a private lesson
- Outline an effective set up for a remote lesson
Teaching and Learning Approach
In this class, students participate in open discussion; students will create practical projects to be used beyond
graduation in their music careers.Learning Resources
Required:
Cutler, David. (2015) The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact, Oxford University
Press. ISBN: 9780190200824.
Classroom handouts and online resources.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Introduction Review course Outline
2. Developing a teaching philosophy. Assign dates for individual lesson demonstrations.
3. Lesson Planning. Assign midterm.
4. Guest lecture: Teaching Children Class discussion. Student teaching demonstration.
5. Learner Needs & Motivations Student teaching demonstration.
6. Midterm presentations. Teaching demonstration.
7. Study Break: No Class
8. Assign Final Project. Student teaching demonstration.
9. Technology for teaching and learning. Student teaching demonstration.
10. Setting up the studio. Considerations, needs, wants, insurance, business registration, studio budget. Student teaching demonstration.
11. Marketing methods and materials. SWOT analysis. Student teacher demonstration.
12. Time management systems for small business owners. Student teaching demonstration.
13. Small business start-up and management. Financial projections, financial tracking, and tax preparation. Student teaching demonstration.
14. Preparation of final projects.
15. Final Projects and Presentations Class discussionAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Participation & Professionalism | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 10% |
| Weekly Studio Task | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 20% |
| Private Lesson Demonstration | 6 | 20% |
| Chapter Leader Assignment | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 10% |
| Midterm Project | 1, 3, 4, 5 | 20% |
| Final Project | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 97 - 100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 94 - 96.9 | A | 4.00 |
| 90 - 93.9 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87 - 89.9 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83 - 86.9 | B | 3.00 |
| 80 - 82.9 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77 - 79.9 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73 - 76.9 | C | 2.00 |
| 70 - 72.9 | C- | 1.67 |
| 60 - 69.9 | P | 1.00 |
| Less than 60% | F | 0.00 |
| Did not withdraw | DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.