This course is devoted to the development of technical (reading, rhythm, auditioning, recording, etc.), analytical and cultural skills relating to the speciality of musical training.
It is aimed at students at state-ranked conservatoires, Pôles Supérieurs d'Enseignement Musicals and the two CNSMDs who wish to specialise in music education and go on to teach this discipline. The aim is to prepare students to continue their studies towards a diploma (either the Diplôme d'Etat or the Certificat d'aptitude). It is also aimed at teachers already in the profession who wish to take part in continuing education.

This discipline is aimed at student performers on the^3rd cycle of higher education, who benefit from a variable number of hours of individual tuition depending on their course of study (see below).

Each lesson may or may not be accompanied by a pianist from the Conservatoire.