1st Edition

The Instrumental Music Teacher Autonomy, Identity and the Portfolio Career in Music

142 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

142 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

142 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Instrumental teaching in the UK is characterised by a lack of regulation and curriculum, whereby individuals can teach with no training or qualification. Kerry Boyle explores the way in which individuals who begin teaching can negotiate successful careers in music without formal training. Existing studies suggest that individuals in this context have complex understandings of professional... Read more

Introduction 


Chapter One  

The Instrumental Teacher – key questions  

Chapter Two      

Instrumental Teaching in the UK 


Chapter Three   

Understanding the Development of Professional Identity in Instrumental

Chapter Four    

Careers in instrumental teaching - the study findings. 


Chapter Five   

Autonomy and agency in instrumental teaching 


Chapter Six  

Identity conflict - unpacking the musician identity 

Chapter Seven  

Professional identity and the portfolio career in music

 
Chapter Eight    

Career preparation and employability 


Chapter Nine  

Key Questions Revisited  


Conclusion

Biography

Kerry Boyle is a lecturer, researcher and vocal tutor at Canterbury Christ Church University. In addition, she works as a singing teacher and choral director in a range of institutions and is the director of Canterbury Vocals.