Piano Pedagogy MM

Expand your skills and insights as both a piano player and a teacher with the Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy in Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. This 30-credit hour, graduate-level degree program prepares pianists for teaching careers, and it helps them develop the skills necessary for working with elementary to advanced piano students. Graduates of the program are prepared to teach piano in private studios or private music schools, as well as at the college and university level.

Housed within the Department of Keyboard Studies, the Piano Pedagogy MM program offers weekly private piano lessons, regular performance lessons and master classes taught by various faculty members and guest artists.

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Classes & Curriculum

While private lessons and ensemble participation are required each term, a major focus of the curriculum is the study and practice of teaching piano.

Required courses you will take during your studies include

Classical Keyboard Performance Practice,
Class Piano Pedagogy,
Piano Pedagogy I and
Research in Music.

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Professional Studies

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Music offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,282.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,711.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Our Advisors

Faculty advisors can help you navigate your program and discuss research opportunities, teaching assistantships and more. Learn more about Boyer College of Music and Dance faculty.

Program Contact

Charles Abramovic is the chair of the Keyboard Studies Department.
Phone: 215-204-8646
Email: [click-for-email]

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts. There are more than 200 student organizations at Temple University.

ConTemplum hosts numerous concerts, forums and seminars to foster a community of musicians who are dedicated to exploring contemporary musical ideas and performing new compositions.
Music Teachers National Association offers a vast educational network of conferences, continuing education opportunities and small business resources to support the enrichment and professionalism of music teachers.
OWLchestra Community Orchestra is a community string orchestra composed of students and community members who want to play music together in a low-stress environment.

Learn more about clubs and organizations.

Accreditation

The Boyer College of Music and Dance is accredited by the

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Piano Pedagogy MM