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Music Teacher Education Careers
Related Skills
- Experience working with children and young adults
- Ability to encourage creativity and innovation in students
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Sensitive to the needs of other people
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to make critical observations
- Ability to work individually and in a team setting
- Willingness to work extended work hours
Related Fields
- Early childhood education
- Special education
- Private teaching
- Music performance
- Composing and arranging
- Administration
Employers
- Public and private schools (elementary, middle, high school)
- Preschools and daycare centers
- Colleges and Universities
- Places of worship
- Private teaching
Strategies
- Attend professional conferences and supplemental workshops/clinics.
- Gain extra experience working with children through volunteer or part-time work experiences.
- Be involved in music RSOs (Registered Student Organizations).
- Specialize in a cognate area such as music theory, music composition, world music, digital audio music, special music education, or musical theater.
- Advance performance skill on primary instrument or voice and pursue extra secondary instrument study.
- Develop relationships with schools and practicing teachers.
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