Diploma in Music Teacher Training
"Teaching in schools will improve if we first train good teachers. Often a single experience will open the young soul to music for a whole lifetime." - Zoltán Kodály
Teachers play an active role in shaping young minds. Music teachers (singing and instrumental) play a significant part in developing a lifelong interest in music and training them by delivering the highest pedagogical values, especially while teaching children in kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, choirs, ensembles, music school and private music classes. To implement additional resources, improve the quality of lesson delivery and be at par with global colleagues, a music teacher should look for training and upgrades like a Diploma in Music Teaching.
Developed and developing countries have 21st-century-specific training and qualifications for music teachers that suit their students. India has been a laggard for decades and is now trying to catch up with the global standards. AMEC is one of the pioneering music schools in India that has offered Music Teacher Training programs since 2017. AMEC has a dedicated team of internationally trained and qualified music teacher trainers. AMEC offers Music Teacher Training programs in individual and group formats for the qualification Diploma in Music Teaching offered by the Musicea Arts and Culture Council, following the guidelines of the International Kodály Society.
Currently, three courses are available:
- Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 1 Certificate
- Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 2 Certificate
- Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 3 Certificate
Level 1 Training Duration is 18 hours. Training and Certification Fees is Rs 45000. Contact us to know more. Indian teachers may apply for discounts.
Level 2 Training Duration is 18 hours. Training and Certification Fees is Rs 45000. Contact us to know more. Indian teachers may apply for discounts.
Level 3 Training Duration is 24 hours. Training and Certification Fees is Rs 72000. Contact us to know more. Indian teachers may apply for discounts.
You may download the syllabus from the following link.https://musicea.org/diploma-music-teaching.php
General Q&A
Who can pursue the Music Teacher Training program?One and all who wish to learn new pedagogical didactics, increase their repertoire, introduce new skills, styles and concepts in their music lessons and are interested in joining the international network of music teachers, institutions, schools, colleges and universities.
Eligibility to pursue a Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 1A candidate should demonstrate the ability to sing simple songs in pitch, maintain the pulse and pass Grade 1 Music Theory offered by Musicea Arts and Culture Council or similar boards.
I teach Indian music. How will I gain from this course?There are no specific Diplomas or Degrees for music teacher training programs for teachers teaching Indian music. Hence, the international certificate will add another feather to your resume. Additionally, keeping the requirements of Indian learners in mind, the training is designed to help students learn music as a subject (Indian or Western included).
I teach children with special needs. How will I gain from this course?The training program introduces numerous methodologies, interesting repertoires and pedagogical didactics that assist learners of all ages and abilities, including children with special needs. Teachers participating in these courses will add numerous resources to their existing skills, expertise, delivery and knowledge.
Will these certificates assist me in getting a job?Diploma in Music Teaching certificates will add international recognition to your existing resume along with providing you with the tools to train students from kindergarten to secondary class. Many teachers in India upgraded themselves with this certificate, helping them with promotions. Many got jobs as music teachers in music schools and academic schools. A few teachers are working with children with special needs. You can place this certificate while applying for the post of music teacher.
I don't know music theory. How can I do the Level 1 certification?You may collect the Foundation and Grade 1 Music Theory Workbooks from AMEC. An AMEC teacher will train you either in class or through online mode. Once you complete Foundation and Grade 1 Music Theory, you can register for the Music Teaching Diploma.
Eligibility to pursue a Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 2A candidate should possess the ability to demonstrate the curriculum of the Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 1 and pass Grade 2 Music Theory offered by Musicea Arts and Culture Council or similar boards.
Eligibility to pursue a Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 3A candidate should possess the ability to demonstrate the curriculum of the Diploma in Music Teaching, Level 2 and pass Grade 3 Music Theory offered by Musicea Arts and Culture Council or similar boards.
All Music teachers will demonstrate the following:
- Love and compassion for children
- Actively support the development of the children
- Clear concepts of music theory
- High on motivation and purpose
- Ability to give and share
- Ability to use technology
Well trained teachers will additionally demonstrate the following:
- Ability to design an independent age-specific curriculum
- Offer an age-specific lesson plan for the whole year
- Singing and rhythm skills
- Technical expertise and domain knowledge
- Aural perception
- Diverse repertoire for need specific lesson
- Keen to upgrade and evolve as a 21st-century educator
- Skills to train the slowest learner
Zoltán Kodály's advice to musicians:
The characteristics of a good musician can be summarized as follows:
- A well-trained ear
- A well-trained intelligence
- A well-trained heart
- A well-trained hand
All four must develop together in constant equilibrium. As soon as one lags or rushes ahead, there is something wrong. In general, musicians meet the requirement of the fourth point. But, you may achieve the same results more quickly and easily if your training in the other three had kept pace.