String Pedagogy

String Pedagogy

The UNM Department of Music offers both the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in String Pedagogy. Students in these programs study privately with the UNM string faculty and perform in the UNM Symphony Orchestra. Generous scholarships and graduate assistantships are available, as well as dual concentration degree pathways in String Pedagogy and Instrumental Performance. The curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive, including the teaching techniques and philosophies of renowned string pedagogues such as Tanya Carey, Susan Kempter, Paul Rolland, Shin’ichi Suzuki, George Vance, Mimi Zweig, and more in addition to interdisciplinary topics and their relationship to music teaching and learning. As part of the coursework, String Pedagogy students pursue Certification in Paul Rolland String Pedagogy and gain hands-on, real-world teaching experience as interns with the UNM String Lab School.

All students of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass are encouraged to apply. Contact Dr. Aaron Jacobs at aaronjacobs@unm.edu for more information.

String Lab School

The UNM String Lab School (SLS) offers high-quality instruction in violin and cello for children and adults and serves as the teaching laboratory for university students pursuing degrees in String Pedagogy. Instruction draws from a large variety of pedagogical traditions, most notably those of Tanya Carey, Susan Kempter, Paul Rolland, Shinichi Suzuki, and Mimi Zweig. SLS students benefit from a dynamic and supportive learning environment that blends private instruction, group learning, and a community-centered approach to music education.