Overview

In addition to traditional pedagogy offerings—covering topics such as historical and modern private teaching methodologies, didactic repertoire and sequencing, diagnostics, group piano teaching, injury prevention, and peak performance strategies—our curriculum strives to reflect the most current needs as well as resources gleaned from the job market and related disciplines.

For example, Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy students at the University of Miami may learn about pianist-specific professional preparations including effective use of technology and higher-education teaching, or learn from the rapidly growing field of cognitive neuroscience as it relates to practicing, performing, and teaching.

Outcome

The competitive reality of the market for performers and teachers has never been more demanding. We are proud that many piano students (both KPED and MKP) have gone on to win awards at piano competitions, have been invited to publish in recognized periodicals or present at conferences, and are currently in teaching positions both in the U.S. and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Keyboard Literature

Music Bibliography

Psychology of Music

Music Learning and Curriculum

Music Research Methods

Music Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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Other requirements

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

Resume

GRE Score

TOEFL/IELTS Score

Teaching/Conducting Sample

Writing Sample

Prescreening/Audition/Interview

Portfolio

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52880 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52880 USD / year

≈ 52880 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52880 USD / year

≈ 52880 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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