OUR COURSES
ESTA MA Music Practical Teaching
Specialisms: Strings | Piano | Woodwind | Brass | Vocal | Guitar/Harp | Percussion
Validated by the University of Chichester
Applications now open for August 2026 entry.
The ESTA Education MA in Practical Teaching is a master’s‑level degree for instrumental and vocal teachers who want to elevate their professional practice. Validated by the University of Chichester, the course blends flexible online study, one‑to‑one mentoring, and an inspiring residential summer school.
You will explore the principles of critical pedagogy, curriculum design, and research in music education, applying ideas directly to your own teaching. The programme can be completed part‑time over two years. Graduates achieve a prestigious, internationally recognised qualification that opens doors to leadership, postgraduate research, and career advancement.
ESTA Postgraduate certificate
Specialisms: Strings | Piano | Woodwind | Brass | Vocal | Guitar/Harp | Percussion
Validated by the University of Chichester
Applications now open for August 2026 entry.
Advance your teaching career with ESTA Education’s master’s-level Postgraduate Certificate in Practical Teaching. Designed for instrumental and vocal teachers, this flexible 10-month online course combines one-to-one mentoring, webinars and reflective study with a short, intensive summer residential summer school.
ESTA Certificate for Music Educators
(CME)
The Certificate for Music Educators (called the CME) is a programme of professional development for anyone teaching music.
It is validated by Trinity College London, at the standard of Ofqual level 4.