Instructor of Piano - Professional Piano Pathways Program
Responsibilities
- Plan individual lessons for the term and evaluate students’ performance at the end of the term
- Teach individual and/or group lessons with the school’s teaching method and syllabus
- Communicate with the school about students’ lessons and progress
- Prepare students for performances, examinations, auditions and festivals
- Expand personal musical experience by becoming familiar with the music which your students listen to and become familiar with other musical styles and develop personal improvisational skills
- Plan and further your professional development by gaining increased teaching or performance experience and continue personal performance activities
- Attend all meetings and training session as required by the school
Requirements
- Bachelor music degree related to piano performing/pedagogy
- Excellent musical performance and teaching skills
- Patience, dedication and a positive attitude, in addition to knowing effective strategies for working with students
- Ability to work successfully with students who have a wide range of learning styles
- Ability to convey enthusiasm and excitement for classical music to students and support their innate desire to learn and improve.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Capable of teaching Piano Masterclass in a convincing way
Requirements for audition for teaching in Professional Piano Pathways Program
- Perform 25 to 30 minutes program including at least 3 music styles (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionism, 12-tone, 20th century music, contemporary music. *Vietnamese piano works is highly recommended.) and a virtuoso piece. (for example: etudes of Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Ligeti, …..)
- Teach a 30-minutes lesson, that includes a movement of a sonata or a 3- or 4-part polyphonic piece
Application
- Resume including degrees and experience related to piano performing/pedagogy
- Video of piano performance(s)
- Candidates send information to info@smpaa.edu.vn
Benefits
- Get paid when performing to “Public Ticketed Concert” (PTC) organized by SMPAA or Embassy Education Group