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I am wondering what opportunities are available for Piano Pedagogy majors after they graduate? What is your story? What was your piano playing experience like, if any, and what qualities do you look for in a teacher??
I am a current Piano Pedagogy Major and would love to learn more about the post-graduation field, as I graduate in May.
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Austin’s Answer
Hello and good morning
Well I would imagine that once you get your undergraduate stuff out of the way, you should be looking to doing your masters and your doctorates.That seem like the logical thing to do. After that you should look into getting your professorship in classical piano or some kind of job at the University or music conservatories.God bless.
Well I would imagine that once you get your undergraduate stuff out of the way, you should be looking to doing your masters and your doctorates.That seem like the logical thing to do. After that you should look into getting your professorship in classical piano or some kind of job at the University or music conservatories.God bless.
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Besides doing what others recommended here, look up a couple sites: Thumbtack.com and Lessons.com. Those two, as well as any other similar platforms you can find, should be able to give you some leads sometimes, depending on whether they are popular in your area, for finding private students.
Also, my own experience says that every time you move somewhere, go to church and/or to do something else that people usually might want a pianist for (join a community choir or theater group etc.) and just watch out for a time that it comes up that a pianist is needed, and then you can volunteer to help out, and always say yes to the opportunities that come (same in whatever school or college environment you find yourself in), and by doing that, you never know what chances may come up over the years, and you can often find something to always be doing even if not always for pay at the moment or even if you're not working full-time. As long as you stay busy, you can be moving forward and that keeps your momentum going.
Also, my own experience says that every time you move somewhere, go to church and/or to do something else that people usually might want a pianist for (join a community choir or theater group etc.) and just watch out for a time that it comes up that a pianist is needed, and then you can volunteer to help out, and always say yes to the opportunities that come (same in whatever school or college environment you find yourself in), and by doing that, you never know what chances may come up over the years, and you can often find something to always be doing even if not always for pay at the moment or even if you're not working full-time. As long as you stay busy, you can be moving forward and that keeps your momentum going.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Joseph !
This is a great question ! Although I am not a pianist nor a teacher, I can give you some advice for which you are asking.
The good thing about obtaining your degree in Piano Pedagogy is that you will be able to teach both in a classroom as well as freelance and work for yourself. Those are the career choices for that major. You'd also always have the option of auditioning for performance work. You would go for a Masters Degree and a teaching credential. Your major is great because it centers on learning how to teach piano to all levels of students. You are probably skilled enough now to teach private students or audition for performances. So for post-graduate, you would go for a Masters Degree so that you could obtain a job in a public or private school or a specialized Music School or at a Conservatory. You do not need to wait until you graduate in May with your Bachelors Degree to start working. As a matter of fact, it would be to your advantage to have worked on projects and performances to have your unique experiences. You can inquire in your Music Department about being an accompanist for the students in Voice/Singing classes.
You can list yourself online to let prospective students know that you are teaching piano and you can also start looking for a college to obtain your Masters Degree and teaching credential at. You will want to be prepared and credentialed for the various venues you can teach in. Your Masters should be in Music Education. In Fort Worth, you can consider the University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University or Texas Christian University. If you decide to obtain your Masters Degree out of town or out of state, you can do a search online for that area. Since you will be graduating with your Bachelors Degree in May, you can interact with the people in the music department to get ideas of your opportunities in your local area. I am sorry that you have gone this far without your college exposing you to the information about the career. Always keep in mind that it's fun and inspiring to hear other people's stories but your career will be different as it should be. As a musician and teacher, never compare yourself with others - make it your own. Start establishing plans and goals for while you will be doing your Masters Degree.
Everyone looks for something different in a piano teacher. It helps if you are patient, organized, and adapt to each student as an individual and understand and can assess their individual needs with playing the piano. Make it fun for all of your students and they will appreciate that.
I hope that this helps and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors !
This is a great question ! Although I am not a pianist nor a teacher, I can give you some advice for which you are asking.
The good thing about obtaining your degree in Piano Pedagogy is that you will be able to teach both in a classroom as well as freelance and work for yourself. Those are the career choices for that major. You'd also always have the option of auditioning for performance work. You would go for a Masters Degree and a teaching credential. Your major is great because it centers on learning how to teach piano to all levels of students. You are probably skilled enough now to teach private students or audition for performances. So for post-graduate, you would go for a Masters Degree so that you could obtain a job in a public or private school or a specialized Music School or at a Conservatory. You do not need to wait until you graduate in May with your Bachelors Degree to start working. As a matter of fact, it would be to your advantage to have worked on projects and performances to have your unique experiences. You can inquire in your Music Department about being an accompanist for the students in Voice/Singing classes.
You can list yourself online to let prospective students know that you are teaching piano and you can also start looking for a college to obtain your Masters Degree and teaching credential at. You will want to be prepared and credentialed for the various venues you can teach in. Your Masters should be in Music Education. In Fort Worth, you can consider the University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University or Texas Christian University. If you decide to obtain your Masters Degree out of town or out of state, you can do a search online for that area. Since you will be graduating with your Bachelors Degree in May, you can interact with the people in the music department to get ideas of your opportunities in your local area. I am sorry that you have gone this far without your college exposing you to the information about the career. Always keep in mind that it's fun and inspiring to hear other people's stories but your career will be different as it should be. As a musician and teacher, never compare yourself with others - make it your own. Start establishing plans and goals for while you will be doing your Masters Degree.
Everyone looks for something different in a piano teacher. It helps if you are patient, organized, and adapt to each student as an individual and understand and can assess their individual needs with playing the piano. Make it fun for all of your students and they will appreciate that.
I hope that this helps and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors !
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Austin’s Answer
Hello and good morning
Well I would imagine that once you get your undergraduate stuff out of the way, you should be looking to doing your masters and your doctorates.That seem like the logical thing to do. After that you should look into getting your professorship in classical piano or some kind of job at the University or music conservatories.
Well I would imagine that once you get your undergraduate stuff out of the way, you should be looking to doing your masters and your doctorates.That seem like the logical thing to do. After that you should look into getting your professorship in classical piano or some kind of job at the University or music conservatories.