What to enroll for music education?

Question

I would like to teach music to pre-schoolers but I don't know where to get a degree for music education that is integrated with child psychology. Can you suggest some links to schools/universities? Help please? Thanks!

Answer 1

I don't know where you live but I have a degree in Vocal Music at Kennesaw State University. They have a GREAT music program and a GREAT education program. It gained University status about 10 years ago so it is not as expensive as other Universities but is just being recognized as a school you would want a degree from.

Answer 2

I don't know if there are any schools that would offer that program specifically, so I'm sorry I can't exactly help there.

I know my school (Crane School of Music), our degree is Birth - 12 Music. I actually taught preschoolers in General Music Practicum this past semester. (They were so cute!)

Maybe you could try getting the ed major along with a psych minor or something, or just take a bunch of Child Psych classes that are available?

Good luck with everything :)

Answer 3

One thing you might consider is attending a university that will issue a liberal studies degree. From what I understand, liberal studies means that you can take 2-3 minors and integrate them in a way that suits your career plans. I know that they used to have this at St. Mary's College of MD and perhaps at University of Maryland as well. Check around--I think you will find it fairly common. Neat program. Good luck!

Answer 4

I guess the most complete education and training for teaching music to preschool children is Willems methodology. Unfortunately, complete trainings are only available in Europe and Southe America (Brazil). However, you can get some useful information and basic online training for teaching preschoolers at http://music-education4children.weebly.com/ or www.edumusica.es

Answer 5

Berkley California is the best school for music.

Answer 6

www.berklee.edu