Bachelor of Music in Keyboard Pedagogy

Keyboard Pedagogy Program Highlights

Varied learning styles — Introduces you to many different piano teaching method series to equip you to teach to your students’ individual learning style.

Effective teaching methods — Prepares you to teach children, university students, and adults the most effective techniques, methods, and current computer and keyboard technology.

Apprenticeship approach — Provides you guidance from a master teacher; apprenticeship is the key to our approach and to the pedagogy major’s success.

Well-rounded — Instructs you in marketing, professional networking, maintaining a private studio, and completing the National Certification process, preparing you to begin a financially secure teaching career immediately following graduation.

Selective ( audition required) — You will be accepted into the music program — and be eligible for a department scholarship — based on a successful  audition with music faculty.

What Can I Do With Keyboard Pedagogy?

As a graduate of this program you will be able to:

• Adjudicate local, state, and national piano events
• Become a professional, nationally certified, independent piano teacher
• Excel in advanced study at prestigious graduate schools
• Hold influential offices in nationally recognized professional organizations
• Own and operate a music school offering various classes and with teachers serving under your leadership
• Teach college-level piano classes
• Teach in music stores

Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

While a student, you will be able to:

• Adjudicate National Federation of Music Clubs Festivals and other competitions
• Participate in our annual piano pedagogy seminar
• Serve as paid accompanist for local churches
• Serve as paid accompanist for school musicals and competitions
• Serve as paid accompanist for vocalists and instrumentalists
• Teach and work in area music stores