Music teacher

Code 2354.1

Music teachers instruct students in various musical genres and expression forms, such as classical, jazz, folk, pop, blues, rock, electronic etc. in a recreational context. They provide students with an overview of music history and repertoire, but primarily utilise a practice-based approach in their courses. In these courses, they assist students to experiment with different styles and techniques, in the musical instrument of their choice while encouraging them to develop their own style. They cast, direct, and produce musical performances, and coordinate the technical production.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • musical genres
  • musical instruments
  • musical notation
  • musical theory

Skills and competences

  • apply teaching strategies
  • consult students on learning content
  • demonstrate a technical foundation in musical instruments
  • develop a coaching style
  • demonstrate when teaching
  • teach music principles
  • assess students
  • guarantee students' safety
  • manage student relationships
  • maintain safe working conditions in performing arts
  • observar progresos de estudiantes
  • prepare lesson content
  • assist students in their learning
  • bring out performers’ artistic potential

Transversal competences

  • adapt teaching to student's capabilities
  • encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
  • give constructive feedback
  • provide lesson materials
  • play musical instruments

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences