GMTA Teacher Certification Work Book

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GMTA Teacher Certification Program – Globally Certified Teacher Of Music (GCTM)

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GMTA Teacher

Certification Workbook





GMTA Certification

Teacher Workbook

The GMTA Teacher Certification workbook is designed to give applicants an understanding in

what is required for certification. This book contains examples, tips and detailed analysis on

each of the 6 requirements to become a Globally Certified Teacher of Music.

If:

You are not currently studying for a music degree

You are not currently teaching an instrument

It has been several years since you last taught, performed or learned your certification

instrument

Then ensure your knowledge is at a suitable level to complete all the certification

requirements, if you are still unsure, you could take a GMTA Performer examination.

How To Submit Your Certification Required Documents. • Visit www.gmtacertification.com and click “Certification” then “Teachers” then

“Apply Now”.

All essays must be submitted as one document. Accepted formats are: Word (.doc or

.docx), text (.txt) or .pdf. File name should be your name (e.g. JaneDoe.doc).

Upload your performance and teaching video (if this option is chosen) to any site of your

choosing e.g YouTube Dropbox. Simply paste the web address into the correct field on the

online application form. You can also email us any videos. [email protected]

Please Note –

You must ensure you have complete parental permission to upload any

videos of children performing/being taught. GMTA and all its staff members accept no

responsibility for this.

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Optional certificates and/or degrees that you would like to be submitted must be sent via

email as .pdf or .jpg files.

• Whenever emailing any queries or documents or videos you MUST ensure that the subject

of the email is your full name so we can match it to your application.

• All the materials prepared and submitted as part of your certification application must be

yours and yours alone. If two or more applicant’s submissions are identical to that of

another candidate, both candidates may be subject to disqualification without any fee re-

imbursement.• Please ensure that all your essays are easy to read and have a clear layout. Marks will be

deducted for poor layout, spelling, grammar and lack of content.

NOT FOLLOWING SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS MAY

RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC DEFERRMENT AND

ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY.

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Completing All Six Requirements

Requirement #1 – Identity ValidationIn order to ensure the integrity and validity of the GMTA’s Teacher certification process

photographic proof of I.D is required for ALL applicants. The ONLY accepted forms of I.D are:

Current Passport

Current Driving License

Your I.D will be requested during the online application process. Accepted file formats are .pdf

or .jpg.

Requirement #2 – Write Your Teaching Philosophy Write your teaching philosophy (maximum 450 words). Your teaching philosophy should

consist of:

Your Educational Goals Statement (the most important things you want your students

to learn to help them develop into competent musicians)

A short statement on Two additional topics from the list below.

1. How to teach a healthy technique.

2. Development of artistic and expressive performance skills.

3. How to teach different styles of learners e.g. Aural, Visual etc.

4. Your preferred age/level of students and why.

Your teaching Philosophy should fit on one page and each topic should have a subheading ( no

specific format is required, just ensure that it is easy for any examiner to read your essay)

Requirement #3 – Analyse Two Teaching Pieces

Explain how you would teach two different pieces to a student. (Combined maximum of 300words.) You can pick any two pieces of music. You must pick two pieces that are different in

terms of period e.g (baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary) YOU MAY NOT DO 2 PIECES

FROM THE SAME PERIOD e.g Two Contemporary will NOT be accepted.

Essay Format:

What would you discuss with the student concerning the musical time period,

composer and compositional style?

What major elements of theory would you discuss with a student? These elements

could, for example, include such information as key areas, cadence locations, important

modulations, interesting harmonies, the form of the piece, etc. You must be very

specific with this element, and be sure that you reference any bar lines/measure/beats

or timing of a piece/song. It is NOT necessary to send any copies of the score/piece you

are referring to.

Indicate at least one specific skill a student must possess to successfully play this piece.

Identify one potential reading and/or technical difficulties in this piece and how you

would help the student solve this problem.





Requirement #4 – Lesson Recording/Environment Essay OPTION !

OPTION 1 – Recorded Lesson

To prepare for this requirement:

• Complete some practice recordings, this will help you and your student become

accustomed to the presence of the recorder and will ensure the camera is placed at

the best angle for viewing and hearing the lesson.

• Be sure to place the camera so that the camera can see the student's body and the face

of both the student and teacher.

• Editing the recordings is not compulsory and does not affect your application result.

• You must get permission from your student or his/her parent/guardian.

Lesson Recording:A. Record one 10 –15 minute lesson of the early stages of teaching a new piece, along

with technique, theory and any other elements you wish to include to present a well-

rounded lesson. Make the title of your video your FULL NAME.

OPTION 2 – Experience & Environment Essay

Your essay must NOT exceed a maximum 700 words (combining both the experience and

environment section.)

Experience:

1. Describe your teaching and learning experience and how these factors shaped

how you now teach.

2. Explain why and when you first started learning your instrument.

3. Explain what made you want to begin teaching.

Environment:

4.

Describe how you encourage a positive teaching environment in your lessons.5. Describe at least three resources you use to promote this positive learning

environment and how you use them to promote the positive environment.

These may include:

Photographs and/or video recordings of:

• Studios or classrooms

• Acoustic and/or electronic instruments

• Computers and software

• Audio/video recording equipment

• Practice/incentive charts

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Games and artwork• Other evidence that would demonstrate a positive teaching environment

REQUIREMENT #5 – Teacher Performance

Record yourself performing a piece that demonstrates both your technical and musical ability.

Video Requirements:

The performance video consists of two segments





The first segment is your performance. Your performance piece must NOT be longer

than five minutes and does not have to be memorized.

The second segment of your video is your theory segment. In this section you must

explain 6 MAJOR elements of musical theory. This may be just general theory or a mix

of general and instrument specific theory. This section must NOT be longer than tenminutes.

REQUIREMENT #6 – Scenario Questions

This is the final requirement for your GMTA Teacher Certification application. There are three

different scenarios in which you must provide a reasonable solution to. The three scenarios are

listed below. Ensure you separate and label each scenario appropriately. The combined

maximum word count for this requirement is 600. Choose ONE from each of the three

categories below.

Category 1: DEALING WITH STUDENTS (Choose 1)

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Over a six-week period a student makes excuses for poor lesson preparation andmakes promises for improvement, but nothing of significance changes.

• The student is involved in too many activities and does not meet their practice

requirements.

Category 2: DEALING WITH COLLEAGUES (Choose 1)

• A musical director wants your student to prepare a solo for a school concert, but

the assigned selection is too difficult.

• A student of another teacher in the community calls you as they wish to transfer

because he/she dislikes the repertoire being studied with their current teacher.

Category 3: DEALING WITH PARENTS (Choose 1)

Family members want their child to audition for every talent contest, festival, andcompetition available.

A student is studying a second instrument with another music teacher and the

parent tells the student he/she must make a choice between the two.

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