Course Info

  • Program Structure

    Program Structure The LRSM Diploma program consists of 3 units: Unit 1A – Music Teaching in Practice Students will submit a 45-minute video showing their teaching over at least 10 weeks. The video will demonstrate adapting instruction for student progress over time. Detailed lesson plans, teaching diary, and self-evaluation will accompany the video. Unit 1B – Music Teaching in Context Students will complete written tasks to exhibit understanding of professional behaviors, teaching adaptations, and evaluation skills. Unit 2 – Reflective Practice & Professional Values Students will have a 40-minute discussion with an examiner about their teaching philosophy, skills, and insights.

  • Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion, educators will be able to: -Design and deliver student-centered lessons for sustained musical progress over time. -Employ a broad range of teaching strategies creatively adapted to diverse learners. -Integrate strong musical skills and model expressive musical behaviors. -Use assessment and feedback to guide learner progress. -Reflect critically on their practice and pursue continuous professional growth. -Exhibit deep knowledge of music teaching principles, theory, and educational contexts.

  • Duration & Tuition

    -28 weeks (7 months, 7 weeks for each module) -Hours: Total 84 hours (42 contact hours & 42 self-learning hours) -Language: English -Tuition: HKD $12,000 (each module HKD $3000)

Course Delivery

Live and Video lectures on advanced teaching methods and working with diverse learners, Case studies of experienced teachers for observation and analysis, Practice exercises for teaching strategy innovation, 1-on-1 expert coaching and video submission feedback, Reflective journaling and discussion activities, Peer collaboration for lesson planning and problem solving

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum will focus on advanced competencies including: Designing programs for sustained student progress over time, Adapting instructional strategies and activities for diverse learners, Fostering student creativity, expression, and confidence, Developing comprehensive musicianship through integrated instruction, Using assessment data to guide curriculum planning, Cultivating student self-reflection and practice habits, Building classroom culture and inclusive learning environments, Understanding cognitive development and music learning theories, Staying current with developments in music education, The curriculum will balance theory with practical application to help experienced teachers strengthen their expertise.

Courses

Module 5: Instrumental/Vocal Music Pedagogy 2: One-on-One teaching (Intermediate-Advanced); Module 6: Enhanced Teaching Skills (Group Music Teaching); Module 7: Effective Pedagogy; Module 8: Instrumental/Vocal Music Education Lab 2: Applied concepts in Performance-based pedagogy

Instructor(s)

Anand Li

Instructor

Anand Li Anand Li has already displayed his talent in conducting when he was a music student. As a guest conductor, he collaborated with Collegium Musicum Hong Kong, Millennium Youth Orchestra, Millennium Green Orchestra, Millennium Conductors Orchestra, and Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, as well as Harmony Tree International and the American Chamber of Commerce. He now serves as conductor of the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra (Haydn Orchestra) and Part-time lecturer in Music Education at Hong Kong Baptist University Academy of Music. Dedicating himself to music education, he conducts the youth chamber orchestra and the children symphony orchestra of Ponte della Musica, as well as various school orchestras, which, under his baton, won prizes at competitions including Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows, and earned high acclaim at public performances. He is now a member of National Association of Music Education, American String Teachers Association, and an examiner of public music exam in Hong Kong and overseas. To pursue his passion as a music educator, he obtained his Master of Music in Music Education at Boston University and studying his Doctor of Education at University of South Carolina. Majored in music composition, Anand obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Hon.) degree in Music from the Hong Kong Baptist University. He was also awarded the Best Student of Concentration Studies Scholarship for his outstanding academic performance. Moreover, he was the recipient of the HKSAR Government’s Talent Development Scholarship, which recognized his talent in music and performing arts. Anand began to learn conducting with Dr. Jennifer Ho, and later with Mr. Choi Ho Man and Dr. Law Po Kwan at courses offered by the university, where he was also selected to participate in masterclass given by renowned conductor Mikko Franck. Anand is keen on playing violin and viola. He learnt violin with Lung Heung Fai since young, and viola with Dr. Felix Ungar. He has obtained the LTCL diploma in viola performance and participated in viola masterclass by Allan Nilles.