Master of Music (Performance Teaching)

Course Overview The Master of Music (Performance Teaching) prepares you to become a leader in music education as a performer-teacher. You will participate in a range of learning opportunities, connected to the study of Western classical and contemporary music, which are underpinned by the latest research and taught by internationally renowned experts. The course acknowledges the changing landscape of the music professional and will prepare you to work in schools, studios, community programs, private providers, and further education settings, both locally, nationally and internationally. Key Program Highlights The course has two specialisations: Professional practice is an important component of the program and is completed in a variety of settings including community organisations, schools, studios and Suzuki classes. This area of study relates to a range of elective subjects that keep you abreast of the latest practical, theoretical and research areas in music performance and music education. We encourage you to continuously think about and reflect on your learning, as you are encouraged to develop your own philosophy which will shape your teaching practice. Importantly the skills and knowledge covered in this course provide a range of approaches to use with confidence as you teach music performance at all levels, across a range of learning environments.