Earn with a degree that empowers both artistry and teaching excellence. The Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy degree program at the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette offers top-quality education to guide you to be successful in your academics and career. The curated pedagogy curriculum consists of pedagogical research, teaching techniques, instructional materials, entrepreneurship, and practicum teaching and performance opportunities.
Who Should Apply
If you are passionate about sharing your piano experiences and love of music with others while continuing to develop your skills as a versatile pianist, this major is for you. Our program prepares you to become an educator, performer, researcher, and entrepreneur equipped to build a successful and sustainable career while inspiring the next generation.
Why Choose This Program?
- Grow as both a pianist and educator through private lessons, recital seminars, ensemble experiences, and coursework in pedagogy and piano performance.
- Gain real-world teaching experience through supervised practicum teaching with students of all levels at the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette Piano Institute.
- Develop entrepreneurial skills in studio management, student engagement, and successful private and group teaching.
- Study with nationally recognized piano pedagogues whose expertise in performance, research, and teaching provides contemporary perspectives and professional mentorship.
- Receive comprehensive guidance through collaborative coaching from piano and music faculty dedicated to developing artistic excellence and professional leadership.
What You’ll Study
- Applied Piano Lessons including studio classes and a Recital Seminar
- Pedagogy I, Pedagogy II, Practicum and complete an internship
- Theory, History, Collaborative Piano, Advanced Keyboard Skills, Keyboard Literature
- Electives including Music Technology, Music Business, Jazz and more
- Senior recital
- Total required credit: 120 credit hours.
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Career & Postgraduate Pathways
Graduates are prepared to:
- Start private or group piano studios
- Teach in community music schools and university-preparatory programs
- Serve as keyboard faculty in hubs of music education
- Pursue graduate study at the Master’s or DMA level in piano pedagogy or performance
- Take on administrative or entrepreneurial leadership roles in music organizations
Audition & Scholarship Information
Please check the audition requirements for piano majors. If you are an incoming or transfer Piano Performance major, you may be eligible for a variety of music and university scholarships, as well as paid teaching opportunities through the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette Piano Institute. Contact Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi for more information.