Topics include: how adults learn, studio policies, teaching reading, developing technique, choosing repertoire, and more!
How to use this course
Course Introduction
FREE PREVIEWWelcome Survey
Session Contents
Video 1 (with Transcript): "Learning and Andragogy" with Pamela Pike
Reading 1: "Studio Policies for Your Sporadic Adult Students" (Michelle Conda, Editor)
Reflection Question
Session Resources
Session Contents
Video 1 (with Transcript): "Teaching Adults" with Marvin Blickenstaff
Reading 1: "How Is Teaching Adults to Read Music Different than Teaching Children?" (Craig Sale, Editor)
Reading 2: "Are Adults Able to Learn to Play the Piano as Readily as Children?" (Brenda Dillon, Editor)
Reading 3: "How Do You Help an Adult Student Who Has Ingrained Poor Technical Habits?" (Michelle Conda, Editor)
Reflection Question
Session Resources
Session Contents
Video 1: "Facilitating Adult Learning" with Pamela Pike
Reading 1: "How Do You Choose Repertoire for Your Adult Students?" (Michelle Conda, Editor)
Reading 2: "What Do You Do When Adults Are Determined to Play Repertoire They Can't Possibly Play Well? Part I: Shift to Alternative Choices" (Brenda Dillon, Editor)
Reading 3: "What Do You Do When Adults Are Determined to Play Repertoire They Can't Possibly Play Well? Part II: Shift to Transcriptions" (Brenda Dillon, Editor)
Reflection Questions
Session Resources
Session Contents
Video 1: "Teaching Adults" with Pamela Pike
Reading 1: "Why Is Playing the Piano Beneficial for Adults With Arthritis?" (Brenda Dillon, Editor)
Reading 2: "Medical Issues Facing Adult Students" (Michelle Conda, Editor)
Reading 3: "Take Two Music Lessons and Call Me in the Morning" by Rebecca Grooms Johnson and Karl Bruhn
Reflection Question
Session Resources
Exit Survey
Pamela Pike, Marvin Blickenstaff, Craig Sale, and others
In this course, participants will learn about teaching Recreational Music Making, business management, curriculum design, and best instructional practices. Course completion time is approx. 10 hours.
$79
This course will help teachers professionalize their studios by covering important business topics such as income and expenses, tuition, studio policies, tax structures, marketing, and more. This 10-session course takes approx. 10 hours to complete.
$79
Excerpted from The Beginner Course: Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Pianists. Full microcourse completion time approx. 5 hours.
$30
