Piano Pedagogy, MM
In this program, you’ll receive advanced training that prepares you to teach piano successfully in an independent studio, community music program, or college. Topics covered may include:
- Teaching students of all ages
- Teaching students at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Teaching in private- and group-lesson formats
- Evaluating recommended music, methods, and materials
- Using technology to enhance music teaching
- Developing well-rounded curriculum for pre-college students
- Teaching students how to help their pupils develop a healthy and efficient technique as well as musical and stylistic playing
- Reviewing research on learning theory, memorization, and other topics of importance to piano teachers
- Operating the independent studio as a successful business
- Special topics related to teaching college group instruction and private students
- Special topics related to teaching pre-college and advanced students
Your Degree Plan
As an MM Piano Pedagogy student, you will gain:
- Advanced competencies in pedagogy specific to the study of piano and its repertory.
- Knowledge and skills in one or more fields of music outside the major such as history and literature, theory and analysis, musicology and ethnomusicology, and recording and studio techniques.
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Requirements
To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor's degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75. WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.
Admission Requirements
Additional application considerations include:
- An audition is required for admittance. Please contact the School of Music to receive further information about the audition process, including audition dates, scheduling an audition, and requirements. Please also contact the School of Music for additional application requirements, which include letters of recommendation and a repertoire list.
Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.
International applicants must also submit required documents for international applicants.
Application Deadlines
Each graduate program sets their own terms for admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.
- Fall: March 1
- Spring: January 1
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