About the Keyboard Pedagogy Degree
Why Study Keyboard Pedagogy at Cedarville?
Do you want to be a piano teacher professionally someday? Cedarville University’s distinctly Christian Bachelor of Music in keyboard pedagogy degree will prepare you to effectively teach the art of piano playing in a private studio. But as a Christian professional piano teacher, you will impart so much more to a student than just piano skills. You will teach a love for music, an appreciation for beauty, confidence in a public setting, mental and spiritual discipline, and a biblical worldview.
At Cedarville University, Bach’s famous phrase "Soli Deo Gloria" — for the glory of God alone — is more than a slogan. It is the mission that drives all that we do to honor the Master Creator through our creativity. Study in our music program and learn from accomplished professors who will mentor and inspire you. Master your skills in our world-class facilities. Experience the preparation you need for your career or graduate school. Cedarville music graduates serve as teachers, composers, studio musicians, and more. Pursue your passion while worshipping the Master Composer at Cedarville University.
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed. -
Top Placement Rates
Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Undergraduate
- Residential
- 4-Year

Program Faculty

Connie Anderson, M.M.
Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy; Director of the Keyboard Pedagogy ProgramContact
- DMC 156
- 937-766-7561

Judy Bede, B.M.
Studio Instructor for Music and Worship; Directed Teaching for Keyboard PedagogyContact
Program News
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Family Ties: Connie and Lyle Anderson Scholarship
The new scholarship will help fund expenses for future music students pursuing programs in keyboard pedagogy or voice as primary performance disciplines. -
Cedarville Stories Minisode: Wrecked and Redeemed
Mike DiCuirci, Senior Professor Emeritus of Music, had his first drink at age 12, and by high school, alcohol was a regular part of his life. A van accident as a young man woke him up, and he was set on a path toward Christ.