Piano Pedagogy
WVU offers the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy. This program offers a variety of courses and comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.
This Bachelor of Music degree program is designed to prepare students to teach piano successfully in an independent studio or a community music program. Topics covered include the following:
- Teaching students of all ages
- Teaching students at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels
- Teaching in private- and group-lesson formats
- Evaluating recommended music, methods and materials
- Using technology to enhance music teaching
- Developing well-rounded curriculum for pre-college students
- Teaching students how to help their pupils develop a healthy and efficient technique as well as musical and stylistic playing
- Reviewing piano method books and research on learning theory, memorization and other topics of importance to piano teachers
- Operating the independent studio as a successful business
