Master of Music Education in Jazz Studies in West Hartford United States | University of Hartford

Merging intensive conservatory instruction with core music education principles, this program equips you for a career teaching music in elementary and secondary schools. The Hartt Music Education Division provides one of America's most thorough curricula. By blending rigorous conservatory training with fundamental music education concepts, the program readies you for roles as a K-12 music educator. Beyond general music instruction, students specializing in music education receive training in vocal, wind, and string pedagogy, along with methodologies like Kod√°ly, Suzuki, and Orff. Hartt's Master of Music Education (MMEd) programs cater to educators seeking advanced specialization in areas such as conducting, Kod√°ly techniques, or academic research. Through various focus areas, you'll develop specialized expertise in your chosen discipline.

Numerous contemporary music educators specialize in jazz. The Jazz Studies concentration within Music Education enables these professionals to deepen their jazz comprehension while earning their master's degree and expanding their general music teaching skills.