The first thing you need to be a successful music teacher is a love of music. You should have some basic skills in playing instruments, singing and reading music. You’ll also need at least a bachelor’s degree.
At Concordia University, Nebraska, you can choose to earn your bachelor of music degree in music education, which focuses on fundamental music skills as well as teaching skills.
Students in the music education program at Concordia do two semesters of student teaching, first close to campus, learning while taking courses and using your music and education classes and the expertise of your professors to help you become an innovative and effective music teacher. In the second semester of student teaching, you will assume more teaching responsibility and complete your training nationally, so you gain the valuable experience you need to take into your future music classroom.
To teach music in a school, you’ll also need to obtain your teacher’s certification, the requirements for which vary from state to state. Concordia will help you through your certification process, making sure you’re fully equipped and prepared to teach after graduation.