The piano pedagogy certificate instills teaching concepts, skills, and knowledge that allows you to successfully prepare for studio or class piano teaching in your home or a community school.

This program consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours and may be completed in four semesters (part-time or in conjunction with a degree program.)

Besides a core curriculum in music theory and music history, the three primary components in the degree program are:

  • substantial studies in the areas of piano performance
  • piano pedagogical concepts
  • and supervised practice teaching.

More information on the specific course requirements for the piano pedagogy certificate can be found the program offering webpage on the Undergraduate Bulletin.