Piano Pedagogy Certificate

Program Availability

The Piano Pedagogy Certificate program is open to currently enrolled students who wish to increase their employability, particularly Music Performance BME students and other music students interested in teaching piano. Students should consult with their advisors before enrolling in courses to ensure suitability and to plan their program of study.

This piano pedagogy certificate program is also open to working professionals. For application instructions, visit Admissions.

Program Highlights

In the Piano Pedagogy Certificate program, you will deepen your understanding of the foundations of piano techniques and musical artistry in order to teach piano to students of all ages and music backgrounds. The program emphasizes proper articulation, tone production, and skills necessary for working with piano students. Classes are taught by faculty in Indiana State’s School of Music, who are trained musicians and music scholars with experience as performers and educators.

Courses

The Piano Pedagogy Certificate program consists of 16 credits of coursework focused on the principles of piano pedagogy, piano literature, piano teaching materials, and practical skills for keyboard players. In addition to these classes, you will choose to complete either a junior or senior recital on piano or organ. You will also complete an internship in piano teaching. You may choose to teach piano students in groups or in private lessons, followed by a group discussion and evaluation.

Non-music majors who pursue the Piano Pedagogy Certificate also must take classes in music theory, music history and literature, and piano or organ performance. Interviews and auditions will determine if additional coursework will be required.

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Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per these transfer guidelines.

Career Possibilities

Graduates of Indiana State’s Piano Pedagogy Certificate program pursue careers as piano teachers for music students of all music backgrounds, ranging from elementary students to advanced piano students. Graduates instruct piano students in private music studios or private music schools, as well as at the college and university level.

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In addition, the School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The Music Education program holds accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Music Business program is affiliated with NAMM – International Music Products Association.