Piano Pedagogy 3-4Laajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

Students know the practical issues of piano instruction, are able to analyze, evaluate, and produce teaching material, and can collect, develop and apply pedagogic knowledge while becoming a more professional and creative teacher.

Content

- Introduction to professional literature and media
- Long-term teaching processes
- Basic concepts of the harmony, improvisation and accompaniment of Afro-American music and making piano arrangements
- Evaluation
- Creativity
- history of Pop/Jazz piano music