Course curriculum

What you will learn?

    1. Lesson 1: What is Music Pedagogy

    2. Lesson 2: History of Music Education

    3. Lesson 3: Key Philosophies in Music Teaching

    4. Lesson 4: Importance of Pedagogical Training

    5. Lesson 5: Goals and Outcomes of Music Instruction

    6. Assignment 1: Introduction to Music Pedagogy

    1. Lesson 1: Behaviorism in Music

    2. Lesson 2: Constructivism and Active Learning

    3. Lesson 3: Cognitive Development and Music

    4. Lesson 4: Social Learning Theory in Group Settings

    5. Lesson 5: Multiple Intelligences and Music

    6. Assignment 2: Learning Theories in Music Education

    1. Lesson 1: Stages of Musical Development

    2. Lesson 2: Motivation and Practice Habits

    3. Lesson 3: Memory and Retention in Music

    4. Lesson 4: Emotional Impact of Music Learning

    5. Lesson 5: Self-Efficacy and Performance Anxiety

    6. Assignment 3: Psychology of Music Learning

    1. lesson 1: Elements of a Music Curriculum

    2. Lesson 2: Scope and Sequence in Music Education

    3. Lesson 3: Integrating National/State Standards

    4. Lesson 4: Cultural Inclusivity in Curriculum

    5. Lesson 5: Curriculum Mapping

    6. Assignment 4: Principles of Curriculum Design

    1. Lesson 1: Writing SMART Learning Objectives

    2. Lesson 2: Structuring a Music Lesson

    3. Lesson 3: Planning for Rehearsals

    4. Lesson 4: Time Management and Pacing

    5. Lesson 5: Reflection and Revision Techniques

    6. Assignment 5: Lesson Planning and Objectives

    1. Lesson 1: Types of Assessment: Formative vs Summative

    2. Lesson 2: Creating Rubrics and Checklists

    3. Lesson 3: Assessing Creativity and Performance

    4. Lesson 4: Feedback Strategies

    5. Lesson 5: Using Technology in Assessment

    6. Assignment 6: Assessment in Music Education

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PEDAGOGY

  • 161 lessons

🎓 Accreditation Statement

The Diploma in Music Pedagogy offered by Desir Music Academy (DMA) is proudly accredited by Course Accreditation Worldwide (CA), an internationally recognized accreditation body dedicated to maintaining high standards in education and professional training.

This accreditation ensures that our program meets global quality benchmarks, delivering a structured, credible, and industry-relevant curriculum designed to equip students with advanced pedagogical skills in music education.

By enrolling in this course, students benefit from:

  • ✅ An internationally recognized certification

  • ✅ A curriculum aligned with global educational standards

  • ✅ Enhanced credibility for academic and professional opportunities

  • ✅ A high-quality learning experience validated by an external accreditation body

At Desir Music Academy, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and the professional development of future music educators worldwide.


WHY THIS COURSE?

Many musicians want to teach… But they lack structure, confidence, and professional pedagogy skills.

This course solves the problem by giving you:

  • A step-by-step teaching system

  • Real classroom techniques you can apply immediately

  • Methods based on psychology, learning theory, and modern music education

  • Tools to build strong students, ensembles, and programs

  • Knowledge used by professional music educators worldwide

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is perfect for:

  • Musicians & Private music teachers

  • Band directors / Conductors

  • Vocal coaches / Choir directors

  • Piano, guitar, string, brass, woodwind instructors and others

  • Music school owners or future teachers

  • Parents who want to teach children at home

  • Students preparing for a music education career

No prior teaching experience required.

WHAT’S INCLUDED (BENEFITS)

✔️ Lifetime Access
✔️ Unlimited future updates
✔️ Printable PDFs / Worksheets / Audio Examples
✔️ Practical exercises for real classrooms
✔️ Bonus: Teacher Templates (lesson plans, report sheets)
✔️ Certificate of Completion (Diploma)
✔️ Community of music educators

COURSE OUTCOME 

After completing the program, students will be able to:

  • Teach music with confidence and structure

  • Develop professional lesson plans

  • Understand how students learn music

  • Apply modern & traditional pedagogy methods

  • Build a strong teaching studio or music academy

  • Lead ensembles, choirs, and instrumental groups

  • Develop advanced classroom management skills

  • Improve their career and earning potential


📦 Physical Diploma & Transcript Delivery Instructions

At Desir Music Academy (DMA), every student who successfully completes the Music Pedagogy Program will automatically receive an official electronic (PDF) diploma and transcript at no additional cost.

Students who want a printed (hard copy) must:

  • Pay a shipping fee

  • Provide a valid U.S. or U.K. address linked to a shipping/forwarding company in their country

The academy will deliver to the U.S. or U.K. address only. Further shipping to your country is the student’s responsibility. We are not responsible for any delays, additional fees, or issues occurring after delivery to the U.S. or U.K. address.

Diploma & Transcript Shipping Fee

This fee covers the secure packaging and delivery of your official diploma & Transcript to your designated address.

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