Research on Construction of Practical Teaching Model for Piano Major in Universities under Employment Orientation

Abstract

Against the backdrop of universal higher education and intensifying competition in the art talent job market, the traditional piano education model centered primarily on performance skills has become increasingly inadequate to meet the industry's demand for versatile, application-oriented, and practice-driven music professionals. Employment-oriented approaches that emphasize the cultivation of practical, transferable skills have therefore emerged as an inevitable direction for reforming piano programs in universities. This study systematically examines current employment trends, competency requirements, and pedagogical challenges faced by piano majors, and elucidates the intrinsic logic linking career orientation, professional identity formation, and practical teaching. On this basis, it constructs a practice-based teaching model aligned with societal and industry needs from five interrelated dimensions: educational objectives, curriculum system design, instructional methods, practical teaching platforms, and multi-dimensional evaluation mechanisms. The model advocates integrating classroom instruction with school–enterprise cooperation, performance practice, and community cultural services to enhance students’ comprehensive musical literacy, pedagogical ability, and innovation awareness. Furthermore, the study proposes concrete implementation strategies, including optimizing course structures, diversifying practice scenarios, and refining formative and summative assessment. The findings aim to enhance students’ professional competitiveness and employment outcomes, thereby promoting a more precise alignment between university art education and the evolving demands of the cultural and creative industries.