Bachelor [Music - String Pedagogy Concentration] From University of New Mexico

• In addition, interns study interdisciplinary topics and their relationship to music teaching and learning. Subjects included in this segment of their education include: human cognition, motivation theory, child development, kinesthetics [awareness of the body role in playing a stringed instrument], teaching and working with parents and the business of running a private music studio.

Career Opportunities:

• Music can be a form of communication, artistic expression, entertainment, therapy, and worship. Within the broad field of music, there are many areas of specialization. A concentration in music, with its emphasis on performance, analysis, and critical interpretation, provides a foundation for careers in education, business, communication, and the arts (from the University of Texas Austin Fine Arts Career Services website).
• A bachelor degree is required for most areas of music, and a graduate degree may be required for some areas. The skills learned through this type of degree program can be applied to a broad range of careers. Music develops the ability to concentrate intensely, to listen introspectively, observe keenly, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and to maintain composure when faced with the unexpected. Well-developed communication skills, along with aural sensitivity, enable graduates to contribute and succeed in many professions.