Music Teacher
Develop students’ interest and talents in music by teaching practical skills and musical theory.
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- What's it like to be a Music Teacher?
- How to become a Music Teacher
- Top skills and experience for Music Teachers
What's it like to be a Music Teacher?
Music Teachers nurture and enhance students’ musical interests. They teach them important musical concepts and help them develop skills such as singing, playing instruments, composition and performing. They expose students to different musical styles and teach discipline, curiosity, and perseverance. Music Teachers are passionate about music and they share this passion with their students.
Tasks and duties
- Planning lessons and assessments.
- Teaching and engaging students.
- Tutoring individual students.
- Leading student concerts and performances.
- Consulting with parents.
Music Teachers work in private music schools as well as education institutions. Some Music Teachers work from home as private tutors.
How to become a Music Teacher
Most music teachers have a bachelor degree in music or performance art and experience in teaching.
- Complete a bachelor degree in music or performance art.
- Consider taking postgraduate studies to advance your career.
- Successful Music Teachers can move up to higher positions in learning institutions. They can become a music coordinator or instrumental teacher, or lead private music schools.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Music Teacher employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
Source: Jobstreet job ads and Jobstreet Profile data
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