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30-12-2014 1:13am#1
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Firstly, I haven't taken this diploma so don't any special insight here!
Anyway.... I'm not sure what a teacher could tell you that the syllabus doesn't, even if they have taken this particular diploma. For the lesson, for example, the syllabus states,
It is expected that the lesson will concentrate primarily on performance of graded or repertoire pieces; however, other areas may also be covered (eg. scales and arpeggios, sight reading, viva voce, aural tests, aspects of technique and interpretation, other tests as appropriate to the relevant LCM graded syllabus for the instrument, etc.).
The marking scheme says:
- Evidence of the candidate’s awareness and use of appropriate technical and musical concepts. 50%
- The ability to articulate and express concepts clearly to the pupil. 50%
The attainment descriptions later on in the syllabus refer to:
- evidence of good/ excellent teaching skills, backed up by appropriate/ insightful knowledge and understanding of the relevant issues
- solid technical accomplishment and musicality on their instrument or voice, as
appropriate to the repertoire under consideration.
- high levels of verbal accuracy & communication skills acceptable evidence of verbal articulacy and communication skills
If I was preparing for this, I'd make sure they see my planned approach to the lesson; I would certainly include some sight reading/ technical work as well as working on pieces. I'd want to show that I can communicate well with the student, and explain terms/ techniques clearly using language/ images appropriate to the style of music and the student's age; that I have anticipated problems the student might have and have methods for working through them.
I think there are plenty of teachers who don't have diplomas, what have the teachers you mentioned said when you ask them? Most schools seem to have biographies of their teachers online so if you want someone who has done this particular dip, you could do a search online? A good few teachers I know have a degree, whether it be performance, composition or musicology based, but not a teaching qualification.0 -
Firstly, I haven't taken this diploma so don't any special insight here!
Anyway.... I'm not sure what a teacher could tell you that the syllabus doesn't, even if they have taken this particular diploma. For the lesson, for example, the syllabus states,
It is expected that the lesson will concentrate primarily on performance of graded or repertoire pieces; however, other areas may also be covered (eg. scales and arpeggios, sight reading, viva voce, aural tests, aspects of technique and interpretation, other tests as appropriate to the relevant LCM graded syllabus for the instrument, etc.).
The marking scheme says:
- Evidence of the candidate’s awareness and use of appropriate technical and musical concepts. 50%
- The ability to articulate and express concepts clearly to the pupil. 50%
The attainment descriptions later on in the syllabus refer to:
- evidence of good/ excellent teaching skills, backed up by appropriate/ insightful knowledge and understanding of the relevant issues
- solid technical accomplishment and musicality on their instrument or voice, as
appropriate to the repertoire under consideration.
- high levels of verbal accuracy & communication skills acceptable evidence of verbal articulacy and communication skills
If I was preparing for this, I'd make sure they see my planned approach to the lesson; I would certainly include some sight reading/ technical work as well as working on pieces. I'd want to show that I can communicate well with the student, and explain terms/ techniques clearly using language/ images appropriate to the style of music and the student's age; that I have anticipated problems the student might have and have methods for working through them.
I think there are plenty of teachers who don't have diplomas, what have the teachers you mentioned said when you ask them? Most schools seem to have biographies of their teachers online so if you want someone who has done this particular dip, you could do a search online? A good few teachers I know have a degree, whether it be performance, composition or musicology based, but not a teaching qualification.[/quot
Dear rhapsody,
Thank u so much for the detail u have put into the reply. I had of course read the syllabus but as an unconfident person wanted a bit of clarification and i suppose interpretation of it. I have a Musicology degree as well as a secondary hdiped as a music teacher many moons ago but i suppose i feel guilty about not having done a diploma specifically for piano. I'm so afraid of mucking up and turning to a nervous wreck that I am 50/50 as to whether I will do it or not.
Again thank you for your reply. It has helped me.
Pianomum x0 -
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