Music teacher (Muziekleraar)
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A music teacher is responsible for giving music lessons to musicians who want to learn to play a musical instrument. There are different types of music teachers, because there are also different types of musical instruments. In addition, there is a big difference between starting musicians and advanced musicians, who are trying to become even better as musicians. The profession of music teacher is not a protected profession in the Netherlands and everyone can call themselves a music teacher, but not if it concerns a music teacher who teaches music at a school. Music teachers also play one or more musical instruments themselves and therefore have a lot of knowledge of music and musical instruments. The music teachers try to transfer this knowledge to students or pupils. The profession of music teacher does not have to relate to a music teacher at school, because there are also many music teachers active outside schools. Think, for example, of musicians who belong to a wind orchestra. In many cases, these musicians also take care of the internal youth academies, so that young people can sooner or later participate in the wind orchestra. In addition, there are many music teachers who give private lessons to musicians. When we talk about a music teacher at school, the general term for a music teacher is usually a music teacher. The profession of music teacher should be seen quite generally, because a music teacher can work in different ways and at different levels. In addition, music teachers cannot teach all musical instruments, because most music teachers specialize in certain musical instruments. As a music teacher, you may also need to have didactic skills and pedagogical skills, depending on the type of music lesson.
A music teacher who teaches at a school as a music teacher will have to graduate from a conservatory. With this training, a music teacher is allowed to teach in primary education, secondary education and at music schools. A music school is a special school where students learn to play a musical instrument. At a music school, students will be taught individually one time and in groups the next. In addition to learning to play musical instruments, attention will also be paid to music theory and to reading notes. Those who want to continue their studies after music school can follow a further education at a conservatory to become a professional musician. There are different directions to choose from at the conservatory, such as conductor, musician or composer. Which musical instruments someone wants to learn to play exactly is personal and will differ per musician. For example, learning to play the drums on a drum set is very different from learning to play a violin. Learning to play the piano is also very different from learning to play a trombone. There are therefore many different types of musical instruments, all of which require specific skills and knowledge. Because there are so many different types of musical instruments, there can also be different music teachers. During the music lessons, the music teacher will teach how to play musical instruments or, for example, teach singing if it concerns singers. Because music knowledge must be seen more broadly than just being able to play musical instruments, a music teacher can also choose to let students compose music independently.
TAKING MUSIC LESSONS FROM A MUSIC TEACHER
In many cases, musicians take music lessons with a private teacher. Music lessons are also often given by musicians who are members of a fanfare. For a fanfare, the youth is very important to bind enough people to the fanfare and thus to be able to continue to exist as a fanfare. Most brass bands offer music lessons, so that the youth has the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument. These music lessons are often given at the musician's home. It is very important to continue to stimulate the youth so that they do not drop out. Learning to play an instrument is simply something that requires a lot of perseverance. In general, it is therefore the case that student musicians are simply taught by experienced musicians, who in that case can be regarded as teachers. As described earlier, not all music teachers can be compared with each other. For example, a professional music teacher has to deal with fixed professional competencies, such as didactic skills. In addition, a music teacher has to deal with educationalists, who supervise the correct way of teaching. These kinds of strict rules usually don't apply to a private tutor.
WHY TAKE MUSIC LESSONS
Taking music lessons or music education contributes in a good way to the general development of children. Especially stimulating general creativity is important for children. Music lessons are also important for children pedagogically. Pedagogical skills are important with regard to the upbringing of children. It is not for nothing that most parents find it important that children take music lessons. Music lessons therefore contribute to an important part to the personal development of children. In addition, music lessons contribute to the school performance of children. The motor development of children is also promoted by following music lessons. Learning to play a musical instrument is not easy and requires the necessary perseverance. In addition, musicians are never really finished learning. Think, for example, of a drummer who also wants to learn to play the xylophone.
WHAT DOES A MUSIC TEACHER DO:
TRAINING TO BECOME A MUSIC TEACHER
In order to be able to work as a music teacher, it is best for a student to follow a course at a conservatory. The training to become a music teacher usually takes four years, depending on your previous education. Most programmes require that you first go through an intake that will be theoretical and practical. The programme is strongly focused on the following components: professional orientation, teaching, making music, your own musical development and theory. After the first year, a direction will usually have to be chosen as a music teacher, such as primary education or secondary education. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. The profession of music teacher has no further professional protection. In other words, anyone can pretend to be a music teacher. This is not the case when we speak of a music teacher. Accounting is also important as an independent music teacher.
COMPANIES WHERE A MUSIC TEACHER CAN WORK
A music teacher can work in different ways. In a general sense, music teachers should in many cases be regarded as entrepreneurs, who give private lessons to musicians. In addition, music teachers can be active within a wind orchestra. If it concerns a music teacher, the teacher works within education. In that case, the music teacher can also indirectly be regarded as a civil servant.
COMPETENCES MUSIC TEACHER
As a music teacher, you must first of all have a great passion for music, and for everything that comes with it. Teaching students usually takes a lot of energy and perseverance, because not all students have the same motivation, talent and skills. As a music teacher, you therefore have an important task to motivate and inspire students in the right way, so that they do not drop out and can eventually grow into musicians. Good communication skills should not be lacking as a music teacher. Didactic skills and general pedagogical skills should not be missing as a music teacher. This is especially the case when we speak of a music teacher. Generally important words are analytical, sense of responsibility, stimulating, planning, stimulating, fun and self-development.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A MUSIC TEACHER
The job market perspective of a music teacher usually does not apply, because most music teachers work as entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur will have to determine his own labour market perspective by winning sufficient assignments. That's why it's so important to network in a good way. In addition, music teachers can only teach certain children or adults. This is often the case within music associations. The career opportunities of a music teacher are generally quite limited. However, it is conceivable that a renowned music teacher may accompany well-known artists.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY MUSIC TEACHER
As a music teacher, your terms of employment are highly dependent on your employer. A music teacher in paid employment earns between 2500 and 3500 euros gross per month. The income as a music teacher can vary greatly per employer and the precise tasks of the music teacher. A music teacher as an independent entrepreneur can usually earn more than in paid employment, but this is strongly dependent on the amount of assignments received and the type of assignments.
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