Online Piano Teacher Courses

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)*
	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
Please note, upon registering for the course you will receive an email containing a book offer for 30% off your Celebration Series®, Sixth Edition Level Set.
 

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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
Please note, upon registering for the course you will receive an email containing a book offer for 30% off your Celebration Series®, Sixth Edition Level Set.

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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

Please note, upon registering for the course you will receive an email containing a book offer for 30% off your Celebration Series®, Sixth Edition Level Set.

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