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Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching
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ABRSM Music Teaching Courses
Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching Many musicians include some teaching as part of their career, which can be rewarding. You might teach in addition to performing or it may be your main source of income. Whatever your reason for going into instrumental teaching it is important to be up-todate with current trends in music education. It is also important to understand how to plan and deliver lessons effectively to ensure your students benefit from them.
What is the course about?
What does the course involve?
ABRSM’s Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching will help you to get started as a music teacher and suggest ways of dealing with the common issues that arise.
This one-day course offers an insight into instrumental and vocal teaching as a career, provides ideas on how to get started and the key skills required to succeed. Your course leader will outline key theories in music education and discuss ways to approach aspects of lesson planning. Throughout the day you’ll explore the skills required to become an effective music teacher and discover the many resources available to you. You don’t need to bring your instrument to this course.
“A good day to explore the possible opportunities for teaching music…and a chance to meet like-minded people.” Julie Jackson – Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching course, Bristol 2007
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Who is this course for? This course is for any musician who is considering instrumental or vocal teaching for the first time or who has recently started teaching.
What are the benefits for me?
What qualifications do I need? You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol for this course although, you should be aged 16 years or over and already be a musician.
Booking your place Course hours: 10am - 4pm Lunch and refreshments provided
Contact Us Talk to us about your professional development needs: T +44 (0)20 7467 8226 E profdev@abrsm.ac.uk
“I was really surprised at just how much I learnt from this one day course. The structure was excellent and it really opened my eyes and inspired me into different ways of teaching!!” Kerrie Lock – Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching course, Bristol 2007
• Learn more about a career in instrumental teaching Your course leader will outline the key skills required to become an effective music teacher. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver your lessons in a structured way and there will be opportunities to ask questions about teaching issues you may be facing. At the end of the course you’ll receive a certificate of attendance. • Discuss teaching with an ABRSM course leader Our Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching courses are led by members of our highly-trained panel of course leaders, all of whom are experienced teachers with an excellent understanding of the instrumental teaching profession. • Gather ideas for starting your career in music teaching The course provides a forum for exchanging ideas on how to get your career started. Group discussions with colleagues will reflect on teaching opportunities, and developing your teaching practice.
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I thought the workshop was well structured and useful.
Paul Solman – Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching course, London 2007
It was a nice size of group…The course leader made it fun and interesting plus thought provoking.
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Patricia Purdom – Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching course, Edinburgh 2007
All Together! All Together! Teaching music in groups
The Music Teacher’s Companion Paul Harris, Richard Crozier The Music Teacher’s Companion A Practical Guide
P a u l H a r r i s a n d R i c h a rd C ro z i e r
Available from all good music shops or visit www.abrsm.org ABRSM 24 Portland Place London W1B 1LU United Kingdom T +44 (0)20 7467 8226 F +44 (0)20 7467 8295 www.abrsm.org
The ABRSM Practice Notebook