Teach with purpose. Perform with passion.
Our M.M. in Performance Pedagogy is built for pianists dedicated to both performing and teaching. This program offers advanced training in piano performance, pedagogy, and academic inquiry—preparing you to become an effective educator, studio leader, and artistic entrepreneur.
Who Should Apply
Ideal for pianists seeking high-level teaching training through private instruction, group methods, and leadership in university and community settings. Admission by audition is required.
Why Choose Performance Pedagogy at UL Lafayette?
- Specialized training in advanced performance practice and pedagogical research.
- Extensive teaching experience through the UL Piano Institute, collaborating with real students and faculty mentors.
- Professional development that emphasizes teaching technique, curriculum design, and studio management.
- Flexible program structure accommodating both recital-focused and teaching-oriented goals.
- Graduate assistantships available, including opportunities to teach group piano courses and support the UL iano Institute.
Academic & Artistic Themes You’ll Explore
- Performance excellence through applied piano study and graduate-level seminar recital experience.
- Advanced teaching methodologies, studio management, and pedagogical research.
- Techniques for both individual and group piano instruction, including early childhood and adult learners.
- Entrepreneurial strategies to build and sustain studio or community teaching practices.
- Performance pedagogy conferences, workshops, and teaching labs with faculty supervision.
What You’ll Experience
- Recitals and internships grounded in performance and pedagogy theory.
- Hands-on teaching through UL Lafayette’s Piano Institute with community-based students.
- Collaborative and clinic-based learning formats focused on assessment and reflective practice.
- Opportunities to combine keyboard literature, history, and teaching labs in your graduate coursework.
Funding & Professional Support
Graduate assistantships offer tuition remission, stipend support, and professional teaching experience.
Assistant roles may involve leading group piano lessons, coordinating studio schedules, or assisting in pedagogy labs.
Admission & Application Steps
- Submit separate applications to both the Graduate School and the School of Music
- Provide a live or recorded audition, reflective of your performance and pedagogical skills
- Indicate interest in assistantships or teaching roles, if applicable
Career Pathways
Graduates move into careers such as:
- Private or group piano instructors
- Faculty members in pre-college and community music programs
- Studio directors and arts education leaders
- Graduate-level researchers in pedagogy or music education
Discover how performance and teaching come together—transform your role at the keyboard through UL Lafayette’s Performance Pedagogy master’s program.
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