Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA)
About the Program
This program is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their skills in
piano technology and become prepared for a career in the field. Students will gain
a solid foundation in essential areas such as piano tuning, regulation, voicing, repair,
and the business of piano technology.
Career Opportunities
Typical career options include independent piano technician; or a piano technician
employed by a piano store, piano company, venue, or academic institution.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement, the student will be
able to tune, voice, regulate, and repair upright and grand pianos using industry
standard equipment in a timely manner.
- Upon completion of Piano Technology Certificate of Achievement, the student will be
prepared to pass the Registered Piano Tuner certification through the Piano Technicians
Guild.
Required Core: (11 Units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MUS 145 |
Piano Technology 1 |
2 |
MUS 146 |
Piano Technology 2 |
2 |
MUS 147 |
Piano Technology 3 |
2 |
MUS 21A |
Beginning Piano |
1 |
MUS 21B |
Intermediate Piano |
1 |
MUS 37 |
Music Business |
3 |
List A: Select One (3 Units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
BUSN 40 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
BUSN 58 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
List B: Select One (3 Units)
Course Number |
Course Title |
Units |
MKTG 50 |
Introduction to Marketing |
3 |
MKTG 61 |
Professional Selling |
3 |
Total Units: 17