<p>crazy4u- Welcome. As in any teaching profession, the level of experience in the field coupled with knowledge of the subject matter are 2 key areas. Additionally, to teach effectively, one must also have a knowledge of teaching methodologies, educational, motivational, and developmental psychology, and the ability to effectively impart and transfer the material to the student.</p>
<p>Binx outlines a typical path to teaching at a university level. The path to teaching music within the US public school system (I see from earlier posts you’re an international student from Korea or hold Korean citizenship) is regulated by the individual states. There are specific criteria for both subject knowledge and teaching skills, and while there is overlap between the states, many states have stricter certification requirements than others.</p>
<p>Teaching music within a private studio setting, private school, or stand alone music academy is far less regulated.</p>
<p>I suggest you read BassDad’s post <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=258796[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=258796</a> and the info on careers here <a href=“R-3 Repository :: Home”>R-3 Repository :: Home; for general info regarding choosing music as a path.</p>
<p>Specific music educational info and links can be found starting here <a href=“http://www.menc.org/information/infoserv/info.htm[/url]”>http://www.menc.org/information/infoserv/info.htm</a></p>
<p>My son began college as a dual major… viola performance and music education. His dual degree would have virtually assured him certification to teach in the public schools, and a high likelyhood of a stable job with paid benefits. He decided to drop the ed portion 12 credits short of completion, and wanted to concentrate on performance. He graduated this May, and will attend grad school beginning in '08 to further develop his performance skills.</p>
<p>He is a highly skilled performer, and according to his instructors, colleagues, peers and students, he is also an excellent teacher, and is currently teaching chamber music to intermediate and advanced adult amateurs as a full faculty member at a long standing summer program. He’s done this now for four years, and has maintained his own studio students since high school. He’s given masterclasses and chamber coachings to elementary school through college students. </p>
<p>He calls himself a performer. I call him a musician. </p>
<p>I can offer no advice as to what will make you happy… a career providing greater economic stability, or a career that allows you to fulfill your passion. The choice is often mutually exclusive. That decision is yours.</p>