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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title MUSC 1460: Piano Lessons

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 0.5
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements Recommended entry skills/knowledge: College level reading and writing skills and previous piano experience.
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

Private instruction in piano performance. The class is focused on developing the technical and performance abilities of students at any level and any interest. This class may be of special interest to students who are planning to teach music classes at any level as it will give them the opportunity for greater understanding and development of the piano technique. Recommended entry skills/knowledge: College level reading and writing skills and previous piano experience.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Technique
  2. Posture
  3. Technical issues
  4. Methods of practice
  5. Repertoire
  6. Preparedness
  7. Memorization
  8. Style
  9. Musicianship
  10. Theory
  11. Rhythm
  12. Phrasing
  13. Dynamic Control
  14. Musicality

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proper posture, technique, and practice methods.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to memorize piano literature.
  3. Demonstrate appropriate style for given literature.
  4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of theory, rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None