The Master's Degree in Instrumental Pedagogy is specifically designed for active performers and music graduates, this official master's degree transforms your artistic talent into a teaching vocation.
The programme offers you specialised pedagogical training in 8 instrumental itineraries: String, Woodwind, Brass, Piano, Classical Guitar, Percussion and Singing, with a 100% practical and applied approach, you will learn to design effective classes, correct instrumental technique and motivate students of all levels.
Become a complete music educator with a master's degree that opens doors in conservatories, music schools and the public education system. The official qualification not only gives you access to a doctorate, but also gives you 1 point in competitive examinations for general and artistic education. You will learn with innovative methodologies through masterclasses by leading pedagogues and analysis of real cases.
You will acquire advanced pedagogical skills and innovative techniques for teaching music.
Our master's degree in music education offers a unique and focused curriculum for symphonic string, woodwind, brass, guitar and piano players, through independent specialisation pathways.
*The string instrument track includes two subjects specifically for stringed instruments and two for piano.
The specific subjects of each branch are:
- String Didactics/ Wind Didactics/ Piano Didactics.
- Pedagogy of the string repertoire/ Pedagogy of the wind repertoire/ Pedagogy of the piano repertoire.
Máster Universitario en Pedagogía Instrumental
Primer Curso
ASIGNATURAS ANUALES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1804001 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80991 | Complemento formativo Arquitectura Musical | N/A | 0 |
| M1804011 | Arquitectura Musical y Expresión | OB | 3 |
| M1804021 | Educación Rítmica en Movimiento | OB | 6 |
| M1804031 | Formación del Oído Musical | OB | 6 |
| M1804041 | Psicología de la Educación Musical | OB | 6 |
| M1804051 | Innovación Educativa en Pedagogía Instrumental | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1804061 | Fundamentos de Dirección | OB | 3 |
| M1804071 | Planificación Docente y Técnicas de Clase | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
ASIGNATURAS OPTATIVAS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optativa | OP | 12 | |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
Lista de Asignaturas Optativas
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1804301 | Didáctica de la Cuerda | OP | 6 |
| M1804311 | Didáctica del Viento | OP | 6 |
| M1804321 | Pedagogía del Repertorio de la Cuerda | OP | 6 |
| M1804331 | Pedagogía del Repertorio del Viento | OP | 6 |
| M1804341 | Didáctica de la Percusión | OP | 6 |
| M1804351 | Pedagogía del Repertorio de la Percusión | OP | 6 |
| M1804361 | Didáctica del Canto | OP | 6 |
| M1804371 | Pedagogía del Repertorio del Canto | OP | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 48 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
In addition, you will have the full availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers you.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
In addition to its campuses in Villanueva de la Cañada and Madrid, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio offers its students access to its centres in different Latin American countries.
At UAX, the compulsory exams are face-to-face, so students can choose the city in which they wish to take the exam, both in Spain and in any of the international centres.
In addition to the examination centres, the university has collaboration agreements with more than 160 important universities in Latin America.
The entry requirements to be able to study this degree linked to music pedagogy are:
*The instrumental specialisations that give access to the master's degree are those of symphonic string and wind instruments, as well as piano. The minimum level of instrument required is the professional level of a Spanish conservatory, grade 8 of the ABRSM or equivalent.
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En España, el Máster en Pedagogía Musical y el de Pedagogía Instrumental son programas académicos distintos, aunque comparten elementos relacionados con la educación musical.
To be admitted to the Master's Degree in Music Pedagogy you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Hold a degree in Music Performance.
- Hold a degree in Musicology, with a minimum of professional training in music performance.
- Hold a diploma/graduate degree in Primary Education with a major in music and a vocational training in Music Performance.
- Hold a degree/graduate degree in Pedagogy with a major in music and a VET in Music Performance
Si, el máster en Pedagogía Instrumental cuenta con becas de organismos oficiales de la Comunidad de Madrid y del Ministerio de Educación, y con ayudas al estudio por parte de UAX, a la Excelencia, para familiares de estudiantes de la universidad, por continuidad de estudios en UAX o para deportistas de élite, además de contar con unos planes de financiación para facilitar el pago de la universidad.
With this qualification you will be able to opt for professional opportunities related to music pedagogy such as:
This master's degree is designed to provide interpreters with theoretical knowledge that will allow them to delve deeper into the teaching profession, as well as tools that they can put into practice in the classroom and that will allow them to evolve on a solid foundation.
All fields are required
Other related qualifications
We have a very diverse academic offer, you are sure to find a programme that suits you.
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