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In the work field, there is a huge demand for qualified music teachers. The Tailor-Made BA Music in Education responds to this need. In this course, you explore the skills you wish to develop from your previous education to become a passionate and inspiring music teacher. 

Curriculum of abridged Music in Education course

You follow a tailor-made programme that reflects your personal situation. To be able to offer you optimal customisation, you will undergo an assessment beforehand. Your course curriculum depends on the result of the assessment and may vary for each student.

  • Do you have a bachelor degree in music, General Musical Education or music therapy? If so, you do a two-year course, with weekly classes every Wednesday. Your course consists of these elements:

    • Major classes (methods and didactics) focused on education
    • Piano and guitar accompaniment
    • Vocals
    • Pop practical session and band coaching
    • Pedagogy, psychology and educational science
    • School ensemble (you learn conducting and arranging)
    • Project Art/Music (you organise a musical production in education)

  • Have you completed a teacher training degree or a degree from another teacher training course? If so, you do a three-year course. Your classes are on Wednesdays. Your course consists of the following elements:

    • Major classes (methods/didactics) focused on education with several exemptions
    • Lessons in your main instrument
    • Piano and guitar accompaniment
    • Vocals
    • Pop practical session and band coaching
    • School ensemble (you learn conducting and arranging)
    • Music theory (aural training, analysis, music history)

  • Have you completed a music or teacher training related course, such as (ortho)pedagogy or creative therapy? If so, contact us for more information about the options.

What do you learn during the music in education course in Zwolle?

The curriculum for the Tailor-Made BA Music in Education course in Zwolle is practically oriented and varied and consists of the following parts: 

  • Music-making subjects: You develop your own artistic skills as a musician during individual and group classes, alongside your fellow students who are also doing this Tailor-Made BA Music in Education curriculum.
  • Method didactics: You learn how to work with pupils through your teaching job or through an out-of-school internship. You develop your own competencies as a music teacher and your practical experiences are key to your course.
  • Theory: In the theoretical subjects, you learn more about arranging/writing music, aural training, arranging and instrumentation, music history and the concept of culture.

Throughout the course, a lot of attention is devoted to creative processes like composition, arranging and improvisation, planning lessons and doing research. Through classes, internships, assignments, excursions and cultural visits, you are also prepared for teaching culture and arts and general art.

Tailor-Made Music in Education - music theory

Course supervision

During your course at the Academy of Music, you will have regular chats with a course supervisor to discuss your course. They will inform you about the practical matters relating to the course. The career advisor will also discuss your study and planning methods and advise you when necessary. If you are having problems during the course, you can always arrange a meeting with your course supervisor.

  • Musicians are subject to demanding requirements, both physically and mentally. At ArtEZ, we therefore devote attention to music & health. We mainly do so during project days and weeks. You have classes on healthy vocal use, and you learn to recognise and prevent work-related problems.

  • During the Music in Education course, we devote a lot of attention to research skills and developing an entrepreneurial attitude. Do you want to further explore independent entrepreneurship? Within your graduation profile, you can then choose to start your own music education company and conduct your own research.

  • The Music in Education in Zwolle is part of the ArtEZ Academy of Music in Zwolle and therefore has access to all the facilities offered by the academy of music.

Tailor-Made Music in Education - pop practicum

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