Piano Teaching
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Piano Teaching Certificate is a two-semester program that is intended for anyone seeking to expand their teaching and playing skills. The certificate program is for potential piano teachers, and the sequence of courses is designed to provide the technical skills, theoretical background, musical understanding, and historical background needed for effective teaching. The Piano Teaching Certificate Program requires a total of 30 units of which 24 units are in required courses. MUS 021 F and MUS 022 F Piano Pedagogy must be completed at Fullerton College.
Piano Teaching Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,040
- High salary: 194,530
- Average salary: 80190
Audio and Video Technicians
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 35,290
- High salary: 98,190
- Average salary: 54830
Music Directors and Composers
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 34,990
- High salary: 157,010
- Average salary: 63670
All Careers in Piano Teaching (5)
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Photonics Technicians | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 77,390 |
| Music Directors and Composers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 63,670 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 54,830 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Assess proper method books and supplementary materials appropriate for individual student age and level.
- Demonstrate effective piano teaching skills.