Are you passionate about piano teaching? The School of Music at the University of Ottawa is internationally recognized for its piano education training programs. Come and nurture your passion for music and get the rigorous training necessary for an active career in this field.
The Certificate Program in Piano Pedagogy offers theoretical and practical training to professionals working in the piano teaching sector, allowing them to improve their skills or update their knowledge. The theoretical training includes the foundations of piano didactics, the foundations of music education, important research in music psychology. The practical training includes the experimentation of different methods, the observation of piano lessons and an internship.
This program is offered in English and in French.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements.
Code | Title | Units |
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MUS 3110 | Music Education I | 3 Units |
MUS 3111 | Music Education II | 3 Units |
MUS 4158 | Piano Pedagogy I | 3 Units |
MUS 4159 | Piano Pedagogy II | 3 Units |
MUS 4901 | Studio Practicum for Pianists | 3 Units |
6 course units from: | 6 Units | |
Musical Approach for Young Students | ||
Music Education III | ||
Selected Topics in Music Education | ||
Research Project I | ||
9 optional course units in music (MUS) 1, 2 | 9 Units | |
Total: | 30 Units |
- 1
The course AMT 3105 can count towards this requirement.
- 2
A maximum of 3 course units from MUS 4371, MUS 4372, MUS 4391 and MUS 4392 can count towards this requirement.