Teacher Training · PPTP
Turn Your Passion for Piano into a Professional Career
Did you achieve Grade 8 in piano years ago… and have always wondered "what if I could teach?"
Pre-Requisite
Grade 8 Piano
ABRSM or Trinity
Time of Completion
16 to 30 months
Across 5 stages
Cost
$93 / hour
60 min/week + unlimited online correspondence
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Qualifications
What you will achieve in just 16 to 30 months ARSM
Performance Diploma
Internationally recognised performance qualification awarded by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
ATCL
Teaching Diploma
A formal teaching qualification from Trinity College London, validating your skills as a professional piano educator.
AIRMT
Associate Member of IRMT
Eligibility to apply as an Associate Member of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers NZ, enhancing your professional credentials.
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Why PPTP
What makes PPTP unique Step-by-step guidance — even if you've been away from piano for years Practical teaching skills (not just theory!) Mentorship from an experienced pedagogy system A clear pathway from student → qualified teacher ♪
Programme Roadmap
Stages in the Dorayme PPTP
The programme is structured across five progressive stages. Each unit builds toward one of three internationally recognised qualifications.
ARSM Unit 1.1
Performing
Re-develop technique · Build up stamina
Active in:
Stage 1
Stage 2
ARSM Unit 1.2
Performing
Repertoire selection
Active in:
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5 · EXAM
ATCL Unit 2.1
Pedagogy
Own Experience as Learner
Active in:
Stage 1
ATCL Unit 2.2
Pedagogy
10 Hour Observations & Report
Active in:
Stage 2
ATCL Unit 2.3
Pedagogy
Case Study
Active in:
Stage 3
ATCL Unit 2.4
Pedagogy
Original Resources
Active in:
Stage 3
Stage 5 · EXAM
ATCL Unit 2.5
Pedagogy
Presentation
Active in:
Stage 4
ATCL Unit 2.6
Pedagogy
Initiative Test
Active in:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
ATCL Unit 2.7
Pedagogy
Viva Voce
Active in:
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
AIRMT Unit 3.1
AIRMT Registration
Apply to become Associate of IRMTNZ
Active in:
Stage 5
Estimated time per stage
1 3 months
2 3–6 months
3 3–6 months
4 4–9 months
5 3–6 months
Units Topics Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 ARSM Unit 1.1 · Performing
Re-develop technique · Build up stamina
✦ ✦ Unit 1.2 · Performing
Repertoire selection
✦ ✦ ✦ EXAM ATCL Unit 2.1 · Pedagogy
Own Experience as Learner
✦ Unit 2.2 · Pedagogy
10 Hour Observations & Report
✦ Unit 2.3 · Pedagogy
Case Study
✦ Unit 2.4 · Pedagogy
Original Resources
✦ EXAM Unit 2.5 · Pedagogy
Presentation
✦ Unit 2.6 · Pedagogy
Initiative Test
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Unit 2.7 · Pedagogy
Viva Voce
✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ AIRMT Unit 3.1 · AIRMT Registration
Apply to become Associate of IRMTNZ
✦ Estimated time to complete 3 months 3–6 months 3–6 months 4–9 months 3–6 months
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Programme Sections
What each section covers ARSM Track Performance Diploma
Unit 1.1
Performing
Re-develop technique & build up stamina
Unit 1.2
Performing
Selected Repertoire — ARSM Performing Diploma exam
ATCL Track Teaching Diploma
Unit 2.1
Pedagogy
Own Experience as Learner
Unit 2.2
Pedagogy
10 Hours Observations & Report
Unit 2.3
Pedagogy
Case Study
Unit 2.4
Pedagogy
Original Resources — ATCL exam
Unit 2.5
Pedagogy
Presentation
Unit 2.6
Pedagogy
Initiative Test
Unit 2.7
Pedagogy
Viva Voce
AIRMT Track Professional Registration
Unit 3.1
AIRMT Registration
Apply to become an Associate of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers New Zealand, enhancing your credentials and professional standing.
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Bonus Opportunity
Join the Dorayme Home Studio Franchise
During your training, you may apply to join the Dorayme Home Studio Franchise — start building your own teaching studio with the support, structure, and resources of an established music education system behind you.
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This is more than a course.
It's a career transformation pathway.
Ready to take the first step? Get in touch with us to find out how PPTP can work for you.