The Training of Piano Teachers at Reykjavík College of Music

• Published in: British Journal of Music Education
• Main Authors: Haraldsson, Halldór, Lram
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1987
• Subjects: Music; Education; Reykjavík
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0265051700006148; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0265051700006148

Reykjavík College of Music offers a unique course of instruction for piano teachers. An important feature of this three-year course is the opportunities it gives for students to work with pupils of all abilities: from beginners to the higher grades. Students teach their pupils under supervision of professors of the College, and assessment includes practical teaching and the presentation of concerts by the students' pupils. The author describes the course, its contents and examination procedures, and stresses the need to develop individuality and open-mindedness in those wishing to make their careers as piano teachers.