What is the MMTP?
TThe Music Master Teacher Program (MMTP) is a wide-ranging teacher training program professionally designed for bass, drums, guitar, and piano teachers. It caters to teachers who seek to combine their musical and performance expertice with a profound knowledge of music education. We firmly believe that a solid understanding of the tenets comprising music education is indispensable for building and sustaining a successful teaching career in today’s fast-changing music landscape and interdisciplinary field.

Who is the MMTP for?
The MMTP is designed for teachers who feel the urge to acquire innovative educational knowledge in teaching bass, drums, guitar, piano, and related subjects, as they regard such knowledge as a central component for making inroads into the contemporary music education sector and for maximizing the potential of a long-term teaching career. On this backdrop, MMTP is ideal for: (a) schools that require their guitar teachers to be updated on teaching theories and disciplinary knowledge, (b) independent teachers who wish to widen their knowledge and experience before applying for a teaching position in a school, with a qualification that enhances their CV, (c) teachers planning to start their own private music teaching practice..

How will I be taught?
The MMTP is conceived to offer participants the opportunity to explore a wide range of important topics and develop essential skills by engaging with a team of lecturers who bring both academic expertise and are professionally established. Each lecturer and music teaching expert is assigned to a specific area of study in which they have proven expertise, assuring the course participants that every aspect of the program is well-researched.
The MMTP is delivered via a flexible learning structure, designed to meet participants' needs and schedules. Lectures will be delivered during an intensive period of study at the start of each year and will be held in person at a physical location. This initial face-to-face meeting between the course team and participants will establish a strong foundation before any remote communication takes place. This approach allows subsequent online learning to be built on the strong sense of connection established at the outset.
Course assessments will include written assignments and teaching demonstrations. These will offer participants the opportunity to showcase both their theoretical knowledge and practical skills developed throughout the course

How does the MMTP differ from teacher training courses commonly available in Italy?
In Italy, traditional teacher training programs tend to focus on instrumental instruction and, for the most part, they are geared towards a specific age group and music tradition. In contrast the MMTP is designed to encompass a broad range of music genres, reflecting the contemporary music context. It also blend both pedagogical and analogical perspectives of music education, ensuring that the course stays relevan across a variety of teaching contexts.
As argued in the 'About' section, guitar performers who transition directly from performing to teaching (skipping any form of teaching studies) do not tend to recognize music education as a necessary link to their practice. In this conceptualisation, educational theories may be overlooked or even considered a hindrance to teaching methods rooted in personal performance experience. However, this approach shows limitations when applied to students with different music background and across varied teaching environments.
To address this gap, the MMTP program emphasises the importance of obtaining a solid understanding of educational foundations as essential to becoming a master teacher. In this view, it guides participants to transition from simply being music instructors to becoming informed educators who can critically engage with research-based literature and independently explore issues relevant to their teaching practices.

How will studying for the MMTP impact my teaching career?
By enrolling in the MMTP, you will:
- Broden your knowledge and understanding of the core elements that define your field, helping you to become an effective teacher and establish a carrer at the leading edge of your profession.
- Engage with a team of music educators and performers significantly knowledgeable about music education, gaining exposure to a wide range of inspiring and challenging perspectives.
- Understand learning approaches across cultures, advance your ability to assess teaching methods and design curricula based on the unique educational context, age group, or musical history of each student.
- Take your expertise beyond traditional music instruction by developing reflective and writing skills that will support continuous professional growth and innovation.
- Gain a valuable qualification by earning a diploma from a world respected examination body, recognised in the European Qualification Framework (EQF), which will bolster your CV and professional credentials.

What are the MMTP learning outcomes?
The learning objectives are constructed in line with the level of qualification it leads to (EQF Level 5, 6, 7) and their corresponding level of expected intellectual analysis and practical experience.

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