ENROLMENT 2018

Enrolment closes 30 June

Prepare for the ATCL or DipABRSM diploma in piano teaching through our 15-month online piano teaching diploma course and get the validation

you’ve always wanted.

How do you feel about

with an accredited piano teaching diploma in 2019?

For the

Class of 2018-19

we’re adding 3 full days

of complimentary LIVE

Workshops (London)

to the course.

new!

Because, as with anything that might seem impossible, when we break it down into bite-sized

chunks we discover we can achieve more than we ever thought possible!

Question: How do you eat an elephant?

Answer: One bite at a time

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Meet your course tutors ...................................................................................Page 6

About the course & course dates ...................................................................Page 9

Who is this course for? (Take the quiz!) .......................................................Page 11

Curious to know more? .................................................................................Page 12

Module overview for ATCL ............................................................................Page 14

Module overview for DipABRSM...................................................................Page 16

Complimentary LIVE Workshops (London) *NEW!* ....................................Page 18

Join the Facebook group ...............................................................................Page 20

Course fees, payment options & study options ...........................................Page 23

How can I apply? .............................................................................................Page 25

Contents

Meet your course tutors!At The Curious Piano Teachers we’re leading the way with a unique and hugely successful approach to online professional development for piano teachers worldwide.

We’ve created an 15-month online course that will prepare you to take either the ATCL (Trinity) or the DipABRSM (ABRSM) diploma in piano teaching*. You get to choose which one suits your needs best.

Preparing for and achieving a piano teaching diploma can help you to build the skills necessary to increase your confidence in your ability to help pupils become independent, well-motivated musicians who achieve their musical potential.

At the same time, you’ll learn how to market yourself to increase your income, develop systems to manage your money and stand out as a professional piano teacher.

In addition to the work that we do, delivering monthly training to piano teachers worldwide via our online membership site The Community, we both have a huge amount of experience delivering diploma courses.

Sharon has, since 2012, delivered Associate (level 4) and Licentiate (level 5) teaching diploma courses to groups of piano teachers - with over 100 piano teachers successfully gaining teaching diplomas. Sally has worked as principal tutor on the Piano Teachers Course for 16 years. So, you’re in good hands.

We look forward to receiving your application (deadline is Saturday 30 June 2018) and getting to know you on the course!

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SALLY CATHCART PhD Director & Co-Founder

SHARON MARK-TEGGART MA Director & Co-Founder

*Both diplomas are Level 4 RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework), comparable to the end of the first year of degree study.

You will be guided, step-by-step, through the work and study you need to do to successfully achieve one of the accredited piano teaching diplomas, awarded by

the ABRSM or Trinity College London.

COURSE DATESApplication Deadline

30 June 2018

Start Course September 2018

Finish Course November 2019

Take Exam Winter 2019

This online course is more than just a piano teaching diploma course.

It is designed to have an impact on the way you teach and on the way your pupils learn.

This course gave me the structure and accountability I needed to finally

make that happen!

Julia Andrews | DipABRSM

I’d wanted to gain a recognised qualificaton in piano teaching for years...

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I take a calmer, more analytical approach to any ‘problems’ in the lesson and come up with alternative strategies and approaches

This course has helped me to respond better to setbacks...

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this course for?WHO IS

ATCL PRE-REQUISITE Grade 8 Piano

DIPABRSM PRE-REQUISITES Grade 8 Piano | Grade 6 Theory

This course is for piano teachers who:

1Are interested in developing their teaching skills

2Currently teach a minimum of 3 pupils on a regular basis

3Have a minimum of 12 months teaching experience

4Can meet the required pre-requisites for your chosen teaching diploma

Want to find out if you meet the entry requirements?

TAKE THE QUIZ

Julia Andrews | DipABRSM

to know more...?

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUPThis is a Facebook group for all piano teachers who are curious to know more about this course.When you join you’ll be able to:• Ask questions about the course & the application process • Get detailed info about the content & requirements of each module • Learn more about the NEW complimentary LIVE workshops in London • Meet the course tutors, some past/current students and other piano teachers interested in doing the course

REGISTER FOR A FREE 60 MINUTE WEBINARThis webinar will provide you with a ‘whistlestop tour’ of the course on Monday 18 June at 11am (BST).• Get an overview of the content and requirements of each module� • Learn about the difference between the ATCL and the DipABRSM • Meet the course tutors and ask them questions

ONE-TO-ONE CONSULTATIONThis one-to-one online consultation is exclusively for piano teachers who are seriously thinking about taking the plunge.• 20 minute free consultation with Sharon or Sally • Have a chat with Sharon or Sally to get further clarityHowever, not everyone will be in a position to request a complimentary session. To find out if you meet the requirements, you need to take The Quiz!

If you’ve met the requirements, congratulations! Click the link below to apply for a complimentary consultation. Early booking is advised as places are limited.

REQUEST TO JOINthe Facebook Group

REGISTER FORthe 60-minute Webinar

APPLY FORthe one-to-one consultation

TAKE THE QUIZ

MODULE 1How to reflect upon and analyse your experience

as a learner

MODULE 2How to develop your

own teaching approach by observing others

MODULE 6How to research, structure,

create and deliver a convincing 10 minute

presentation

MODULE 3How to plan,

carry out and write a reflective case study

MODULE 7How to prepare thoroughly

for the Initiative Test

MODULE 5How to create original

teaching resources

MODULE 4How to see the

‘big picture’ as a piano teacher

MODULE 8How to confidently

prepare for the Discussion

MODULE 1How to reflect upon and analyse your experience

as a learner

MODULE 5How to choose,

prepare for and write the Written Submission

MODULE 2How to develop your

own teaching approach by observing others

MODULE 6How to prepare and

present Grade 6 repertoire

MODULE 3How to plan,

carry out and write a reflective case study

MODULE 7How to prepare thoroughly

for the Quick Study

MODULE 4How to see the

‘big picture’ as a piano teacher

MODULE 8How to confidently

prepare for the Discussion

For the class of 2018-19, we’re adding 3 full days of complimentary LIVE workshops to the course.

These will take place on the following dates in London (venue to be confirmed).

We’re providing these LIVE workshops, for students on both the Guided Study and the Self Study options, completely free of charge.

Students will need to arrange and pay for their travel, accommodation and lunch. However, tea/coffee and our amazingly delicious cupcakes will be

provided, complimentary, at the breaks throughout each day!

NEW!

Thursday 3 January 2019 (ATCL & DipABRSM students) How to plan, carry out and write a reflective case study

Tuesday 20 August 2019 (ATCL students) How to research, structure, create and deliver a convincing 10 minute presentation

Tuesday 20 August 2019 (DipABRSM students) How to prepare and present Grade 6 repertoire

Wednesday 21 August 2019 (ATCL students) Morning session: How to prepare thoroughly for the Initiative Test

(exploring Initial - Grade 5 repertoire) Afternoon session: How to confidently prepare for the discussion

Special guest presenter from Trinity: Peter Wild, Chief Examiner of Music.

Wednesday 21 August 2019 (DipABRSM students) Morning session: How to prepare thoroughly for the Quick Study Afternoon session: How to confidently prepare for the discussion

Special guest presenter from ABRSM: presenter name to be confirmed.

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now!the free Facebook GroupREQUEST TO JOIN

Members of this Facebook Group will be able to:

• Ask questions about the course and the application process

• Get detailed information about the content and requirements of each module

• Learn more about the NEW complimentary LIVE Workshops in London

• Meet the course tutors, some past/current students and other piano teachers interested

in doing the course

REQUEST TO JOINthe FREE Facebook Group

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PAYMENT OPTION #1One time Payment: £2,700

Pay for Course in full by 1 September 2018

PAYMENT OPTION #2Payment Plan: 4 instalments of £725

Instalment payment dates

PAYMENT OPTION #1One time Payment: £1,500

Pay for Course in full by 1 September 2018

PAYMENT OPTION #2Payment Plan: 4 instalments of £425

Instalment payment dates

GUIDED STUDYPay in Full | £2,700

Pay in Instalments | £2,900

SELF STUDYPay in Full | £1,500

Pay in Instalments | £1,700

APPLY NOW APPLY NOW

How-to videos

Downloadable workbooks & resources

Webinars

Access to the Facebook group: Class of 2018-19

One-to-one Feedback

Buddy System

NEW! Complimentary LIVE workshops (London)

How-to videos

Downloadable workbooks & resources

Webinars

Access to the Facebook group: Class of 2018-19

NEW! Complimentary LIVE workshops (London)

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I’m clearer about my own teaching intentions

Angelus Marr | ATCL

Sally and Sharon really modelled excellent teacher qualities in

their interactions and videos...

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for this course?HOW CAN I APPLY

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Saturday 30 June 2018

You will be notified of your application status (successful/not successful) within 2 weeks of applying.

Simply click the link below to download an application form.

APPLY NOW

Angelus

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