Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal TeachingOne-day workshop

2006–07

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for any musician looking at instrumental or vocal teaching as a careeroption. You may be a graduate considering a range of options within a new career in music, with teaching being one of them. Perhaps you are a musician who has been asked to lead a community group. Are you a parent returning to work, who wants to start up a teaching practice from home? This workshop is an ideal way of asking yourself ‘is instrumental or vocal teaching for me?’

We expect that if you are thinking about instrumental or vocal teaching, you are already amusician. No teaching experience is required or expected in order to attend this workshop.

What does this workshop cover?

Instrumental and vocal teaching is a varied and exciting career. Teachers often findthemselves asked to take on many different rôles, such as teaching individuals or smallgroups, leading ensembles or taking whole-class music lessons.

Suitable for those considering teaching any instrument or in any context, the Introduction toInstrumental and Vocal Teaching workshop covers the main issues that you will need toexplore if you are starting a career in teaching. Sessions will include:

l Understanding teaching and learning

l Exploring key features of effective instrumental/vocal teaching

l Planning lessons and measuring progress

l The first lesson

l Ideas for starting your career in teaching

l Planning your career development

l Understanding instrumental and vocal teaching in the UK

Those who attend the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance to add to their professional development portfolio.

Venues and datesAssociated Board offices, London 4 November 2006

Chethams School of Music, Manchester 25 November 2006

The Red Maids’ School, Bristol 3 February 2007

Associated Board offices, London 25 February 2007

St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh 11 March 2007

Associated Board offices, London 5 May 2007

Leeds College of Music, Leeds 7 July 2007

Each workshop is from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.

Maps and directions to each centre are available at www.abrsm.org/teachers Information will also be sent to you with your confirmation letter.There is no need to bring your instrument to this workshop.

Workshop feeThe price per person for each workshop is £65. This includes refreshments and lunch.

Closing dates for applicationsVenue Workshop date Closing date

London 4 November 2006 20 October 2006

Manchester 25 November 2006 3 November 2006

Bristol 3 February 2007 19 January 2007

London 25 February 2007 9 February 2007

Edinburgh 11 March 2007 23 February 2007

London 5 May 2007 20 April 2007

Leeds 7 July 2007 22 June 2007

For more information about these workshopsCourse Co-ordinator

telephone 020 7467 8257email profdev@abrsm.ac.uk

www.abrsm.org

Professional Development from the Associated Board

The Associated Board offers a rich and varied programme of professionaldevelopment for music teachers around the world. Support is given throughthe An Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal Teaching workshop, for thosewho are considering teaching as a career, and through courses such asTeaching Music Effectively and the Certificate of Teaching (CT ABRSM)course, for practising music teachers.

The Associated Board also offers a range of short courses and one-dayworkshops covering a variety of teaching issues and genres – such as groupteaching, improvisation and jazz. Teachers are able to choose the right course at any point in their career.

For more copies of this publication, or the Guide to ProfessionalDevelopment that outlines the Associated Board’s professional development activities, contact us on

telephone + 44 (0)20 7467 8226email profdev@abrsm.ac.uk

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music24 Portland PlaceLondon W1B 1LUUnited Kingdom

www.abrsm.orgRegistered charity no. 292182

Booking formAn Introduction to Instrumental and Vocal teaching

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Surname

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Date of birth

Address

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Which instrument(s) do you play?

Piano/Keyboard

Strings

Voice

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Guitar

Woodwind

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Workshop venues and dates

Please indicate the workshop you would like to attend

London 4 November 2006

Manchester 25 November 2006

Bristol 3 February 2007

London 25 February 2007

Edinburgh 11 March 2007

London 5 May 2007

Leeds 7 July 2007

How did you find out about this workshop?

www.abrsm.org

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