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Online Piano Teacher Courses

Great Teachers Are Always Learning

Our online Piano Teacher Courses are led by expert facilitators and feature insights from master teachers and pedagogues. For $549, plus the cost of books, you can learn from the comfort of your home, or anywhere with internet access - any time of the day or night. Each of these online courses follow a 10-week schedule, with an average of four to six hours of work required each week. Join us, and take your teaching to the next level.

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Teaching Elementary Piano

Discover how to instill a lifelong love of music in your elementary-level students. There are two Elementary Piano course options.

The guided online course follows a 10-week schedule, with an average of four to six hours of work required each week. There is also a self-guided course option at the elementary level. It can be completed in as little as 40 hours. If you are a new teacher, this course will give you a strong pedagogical foundation and new insights towards teaching that will help you and your students achieve success. If you are a seasoned professional, whether that be in piano or other disciplines, you will have the opportunity to learn from other experts in your field, as well as share your own approaches and techniques with your classmates.

Review both guided and self-guided course options.

Elementary PTC - Guided	Elementary PTC - Self-Guided
Must be 16 years of age to apply	Completed ARCT diploma OR undergraduate or graduate music degree OR current MTNA National Certification (NCTM)*
Must be 16 years of age to apply	Minimum of two years of teaching experience*
Guided by facilitator	Self-guided
Suitable for teachers seeking piano pedagogy instruction	Suitable for teachers with a strong piano pedagogy background
Offered three times per year	Start when you are ready. The on-demand course can be purchased at any time
10 weeks to complete	Flexibility to complete the course as quickly as 40 hours. The course must be completed within a year of purchase.
Weekly check-in with facilitators	End of course check-in with a mentor / coach
Graded discussion groups	Optional discussion groups
Assignments submitted on a weekly basis	All assignments completed at the conclusion of the course

Teaching Elementary Piano
Mandatory Age Requirement: 16+ | Prerequisites: None

Teaching Elementary Piano Self-Guided
Mandatory Age Requirement: 16+ | Prerequisites:

Completed ARCT diploma OR undergraduate or graduate music degree OR current MTNA National Certification (NCTM)*
Minimum of two years of teaching experience*

Required Materials**
RCM Celebration Series®, Sixth Edition: A-Level 4 repertoire and Levels 1-4 etudes

^{*Applicants who do not meet these requirements should register for the guided course}

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Teaching Intermediate Piano
Develop ways to keep your busy intermediate-level students engaged and inspired. This course will build on your current knowledge and focus on topics that will help you guide your intermediate-level students through their musical journey.

Mandatory Age Requirement: 16+ | Prerequisites (at least one of the following):
- Completion of the Teaching Elementary Piano Course and a mark of 60+, or
- RCM Certified Teacher with Elementary Piano Specialist designation, or
- Elementary Piano Pedagogy Certificate, or
- Elementary Pedagogy Written Exam, mark of 70+
Required Materials
RCM Celebration Series®, Sixth Edition: Levels 5-8 repertoire and Levels 5-8 etudes

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Teaching Advanced Piano
Great teachers are always learning. Explore different approaches to support your advanced-level students' transition to artist.

Mandatory Age Requirement: 18+ | Prerequisites (at least one of the following):
- Completion of the Teaching Intermediate Piano Course and a mark of 60+, or
- RCM Certified Teacher with Intermediate Piano Specialist designation, or
- Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Certificate, or
- Intermediate Pedagogy Written Exam, mark of 70+
Required Materials
RCM Celebration Series®, Sixth Edition: Levels 9-10 repertoire and Levels 9-10 etudes

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What You Receive:

A set of innovative strategies and practical skills to teach Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced students
The chance to learn alongside a network of up to 25 like-minded teachers dedicated to lifelong learning
The opportunity to connect with your peers and share your teaching challenges and successes
A certificate to recognize your accomplishment and display in your studio
A summative portfolio, built from all your course assignments - a valuable tool to build your teaching practice and will contribute towards motivated students, satisfied parents, and increasing your own confidence and pride as a teacher – both now and in the future!
Course graduates who have submitted at least two successful piano exam candidates at the required levels within two years of course completion and who have achieved the RCM Level or equivalent that corresponds with that designation are eligible to become an RCM Certified Teacher at no extra cost.