Apr 15, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

MUS 4270 - Advanced Topics In Piano Pedagogy


2 hours
This discussion-based class will address the challenging issues young piano instructors may encounter following graduation. Discussion topics will emerge from assigned weekly readings and from student-generated ideas. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to the following: (1) business development for the independent studio, (2) teaching children with learning disabilities, (3) assessing the potential benefits and pitfalls of competitions and festivals, (4) selecting repertoire that would entice more defiant students and (4) using technology in the private piano studio.

Level UG