Program Overview
The Piano Pedagogy at Michigan State University is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Piano Pedagogy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: East Lansing, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Piano Pedagogy programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Keyboard Methods and Literature
- Seminar in Piano Pedagogy
- Piano Performance
- Piano
- Research in Music Education and Music Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Music degree program in piano pedagogy, an applicant must present a live performance audition before and be interviewed by a committee of faculty of the piano area. For an applicant who has a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance from Michigan State University, the live performance audition and the interview may be waived at the discretion of the faculty in the piano area.
With the approval of the faculty in the piano area, an applicant may be considered for admission to the program on the basis of:
- a high-quality audio or video recording of a recent performance
- a video recording of him or her teaching a piano lesson to a young child
- a written statement of his or her teaching philosophy.
An applicant who submits recordings and a written statement may be admitted only on provisional status pending the presentation of a live performance audition before and an interview with the faculty in the piano area. The live performance and the interview must be completed before the end of the first semester of enrollment in the program and must meet the requirements of the piano area.
To be admitted to the Master of Music degree program in Piano Pedagogy on regular status, an applicant must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in piano pedagogy, a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in piano performance or a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in music education with a major in piano from a recognized educational institution.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States
Michigan State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months