Music Teacher Education degree programs

An associate's degree in music teacher education program is a transfer and pre-education track, not a teaching license on its own. It gives you the first two years of foundational music theory, applied lessons, ensemble experience, and introductory education coursework at community-college prices, then hands those credits off to a four-year music education program. It suits musicians who want to teach in schools someday but want to build their skills and save money before committing to a full bachelor's degree.