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TeachMusic21C

Beginner Piano Teacher Workshop
A practical approach to beginner piano lessons.

Are you interested in private piano teaching? Would you like to know how to create successful beginner piano lessons?

This Beginner Piano Teacher Workshop from Teach Music 21C is here to support your teaching with tools and strategies specifically designed for beginner piano lessons. 

Register HERE for $149.00 CAD


Beginner Piano Teacher Workshop

Workshop length: 4 hours.

Dates & Time: Wednesday, August 19, 9-11 MST and Friday, August 21, 9-11 MST.

Tuition: $149.00 CAD

Location - online 

Workshop Details - this 4-hour workshop for pianists explores the following essential tools and strategies:

  • Build on Students' Interests - learn how to empower students' own musical journey and build trust in every lesson.
  • Technique that Works - learn how to introduce piano students to basic technical elements for long term development.
  • Repertoire Framework - get acquainted with the Suzuki Piano Volume 1 repertoire that prioritizes ear-before-eye musical development.
  • Melodies - find out the steps involved for beginner students to learn melodies by ear.
  • Hands together - get the inside tips to learning to play hands together pieces. 
  • Review and refine - explore how language learning provides a very practical model for guiding students' long term development. 
  • Group Class essentials - what every music teacher needs to know about supplementary group classes.
Participants are encouraged to purchase Suzuki Piano Volume 1 repertoire book prior to the workshop. Minimal cost for additional materials may be required at the workshop.
Register HERE for $149.00 CAD

Testimonial from Andrea (experienced violin teacher): "Teach Music 21C continuing discussion groups and professional development sessions have really boosted my teaching! It has transformed my teaching into a more collaborative, insightful approach. I'm far more sensitive to my students' needs and learning processes with the tools I've learned through the certification. I'm very excited to see my students embracing their music through the opportunity to make their own repertoire choices."

​Click [HERE] to contact Dr. Thompson and schedule your workshop.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Do I need prior teaching experience? Not at all. This workshop is designed specifically for beginners. No previous teaching experience is required.

Who is the instructor? Dr. Merlin B. Thompson, the creator and founder of Teach Music 21C, is a leading expert in private music teaching.