Piano Pedagogy is designed to provide advanced training to help prepare students to teach piano successfully in an independent studio, community music program or college. The program offers a variety of courses and comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.
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
WVU offers a variety of piano pedagogy courses. The Piano Class Methods and Materials course focuses on teaching collegiate piano classes for non-keyboard music majors. Students gain valuable experience observing and teaching under supervision in collegiate piano classes.
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January 2025
College of Creative Arts
One Fine Arts Drive,
MORGANTOWN,
West Virginia,
26506, United States
To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.
WVU鈥檚 minimum score requirements for English proficiency are:
Academic IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
PTE Academic: 53
Duolingo English Test: 105
Application Deadline
Fall : March 1
Spring: January 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.