Overview

The Master of Music in Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy at University of Miami consists of 30 credit hours of graduate study beyond the Bachelor of Music degree in piano-related degrees, such as solo performance, pedagogy, or collaborative piano. This degree program prepares students for advanced teaching as independent studio teachers or for continued doctoral-level study in related disciplines.

Consistent with our school-wide belief in the value of “experiential” learning, our graduate curriculum in Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy (KPED) is uniquely designed to integrate theoretical studies with performance to the maximum extent possible. All KPED students have the opportunity to request performance study with any one of our outstanding piano faculty members. Furthermore, our flexible curriculum affords a customized program of pedagogical study based on the background and interests of each student.

Mission

The mission of Master of Music degree in Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy is to educate students in:

Teaching strategies for private and group piano lessons

Knowledge of methods, materials, and standard teaching repertoire for beginning and intermediate students

The use of music technology available for use in teaching

The performance of piano, building musicianship, technical ability, and the ability to assimilate a large cross-section of recital repertoire

Research skills on original topics in the field of keyboard pedagogy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Keyboard Pedagogy

Keyboard Pedagogy Internship

Keyboard Pedagogy Research Seminar

Intermediate to Advanced Repertoire

Master's Recital

Master's Pedagogy Project

Music Bibliography

Analytical Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts – an official transcript from ALL post-secondary schools attended, regardless of if a degree was granted or not, must be sent directly to the Frost School of Music from the issuing institution in order to be considered official

Three letters of recommendation - sent through CollegeNet as part of application submission. These do not need to be sent separately

Resume - attached to the application at the time of submission. This does not need to be sent separately

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Writing Sample

Prescreening/Audition/Interview

Portfolio

Tuition Fees

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63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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63456 USD / year

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Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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