Master of Music - Piano Pedagogy in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University

Georgia State University | Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Georgia State University's Piano Pedagogy program offers a dynamic and thorough approach to training future piano instructors. This specialization prepares students with the skills needed to teach piano effectively in both private and classroom settings for students of any age. The curriculum skillfully combines performance artistry, verbal and musical communication strategies, familiarity with piano repertoire, and mastery of teaching techniques and materials. Students develop deep expertise in cultivating musical abilities through practical training, theoretical study, and real-world teaching experiences, all while inspiring a lasting love for piano music.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Transcript(s): Upload unofficial copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. The institution logo and your name must be present on the copies. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance into the program.
Official TOEFL/IELT Scores (international applicants only): Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting TOEFL scores.
Personal/Goal Statement: Please provide a statement of your educational and career goals (be as specific as possible).
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Upload within the online Slate application.
Writing Sample: Provide a scholarly/research paper on a subject in the field of music of a level of intellectual and critical engagement appropriate to graduate-level work.
Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must enter the names and contact information of the 2 recommenders within the application. An electronic recommendation request will be sent to recommenders, and recommendation letters must be submitted via this request. It is strongly advised that letters of recommendation are completed before the application deadline and are written within the last year. Recommendations submitted after this date are not guaranteed to be reviewed.
GPA: Students considered for admission into the graduate program generally have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160

Tuition USD 24,246

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