Master of Arts [M.A] [Piano Pedagogy Concentration] From University of St. Thomas

?The program places emphasis on practical aspects of teaching elementary, intermediate and advanced students to develop their musicianship and technical skills.In this program, students will

• Sharpen and improve personal competence in performance on the piano
• Learn the principles of a healthy and effective technique and how to develop it in students
• Broaden understanding of music history, theory, and historic piano performance practices
• Develop a good working knowledge of literature for the piano, as well as specific piano teaching methods, sources, and editions available
• Gain insights into individual learning styles and performance psychology
• Gain pedagogical insights into the pedagogy of sight-reading, improvisation, keyboard theory, practicing, and expressive interpretation
• Discover new applications for existing expertise
• Expand organizational skills in areas of studio policy, goal-setting, and curriculum development
• Discover the commonality of the goals and techniques shared by all music educators?