Teacher Program

Piano Teacher Professional Development Program

A unique course combining class and private coaching directed by Clayton Scott

Continue to grow as a teacher and as a musician! This special program for piano teachers will recharge and refresh you both professionally and personally. The daily workshop will provide techniques and tips for re-energizing your studio work with your students. The private lessons will allow you to rediscover your musical self through focusing on your personal musical development. You will emerge from the course with new energy and inspiration to take to your home studio — and to your home.

Eligible Participants:

• current piano teachers of any method OR
• aspiring piano teachers with recognized piano credentials

5-day program includes:

• Two-hours daily workshops class for discussion of topics central to piano teaching. Lead by Clayton Scott, this workshop class will include training in musicianship; innovative ways to integrate theory, keyboard harmony and history into the private lesson; preparing students, traditional or Suzuki, to take examinations; discussion of the new Royal Conservatory of Music technical requirements; and tips on time-management for studio teachers, and
• Thirty-minute daily private piano lesson: content to be selected in the spring in consultation with Clayton Scott. A participant-driven course of study, this private lesson with Clayton Scott could include repertoire study, technique development, ear training, or coaching repertoire required for preparing an audition video. These private lessons are open to observers only with the consent of the participant.

For more information, please e-mail Clayton Scott:
clayton@claytonscottmusic.com