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Oakland University’s Master of Music degree expands your skills as a music educator by exploring different approaches to teaching the art of piano or voice. You’ll develop your historical knowledge and instruction technique while also cultivating your own unique talents. Through collaborative mentorship from world-renowned faculty, a curriculum grounded in excellence and our diverse community of artists, you’ll experience a well-rounded and supportive graduate pedagogy experience.
Discover Oakland’s Master of Music in Pedagogy and see how you can empower the next generation of singers and pianists with the skills needed to succeed in their musical careers.
Oakland University’s Master of Music degree expands your skills as a music educator by exploring different approaches to teaching the art of piano or voice. You’ll develop your historical knowledge and instruction technique while also cultivating your own unique talents. Through collaborative mentorship from world-renowned faculty, a curriculum grounded in excellence and our diverse community of artists, you’ll experience a well-rounded and supportive graduate pedagogy experience.
Discover Oakland’s Master of Music in Pedagogy and see how you can empower the next generation of singers and pianists with the skills needed to succeed in their musical careers.
Oakland University’s Master of Music degree develops your proficiency in teaching and leadership practices through comprehensive and in-depth inquiry into piano or vocal pedagogy. Experienced pianists and singers will expand their knowledge of repertoire, ensuring that future musicians are learning from the best.
The Master of Music in Pedagogy at Oakland University prepares teachers to be independent thinkers, decision-makers and innovators, providing tools for a lifetime of professional and personal growth. Building on your previous experience as a pianist or singer, you will be equipped to transform the future of music through strategies that address today’s classroom needs.
Graduates with an advanced musical pedagogy degree may explore careers as a:
Our Master of Music in piano or vocal pedagogy brings the concepts and ideas from your coursework directly to today’s classrooms, empowering future musicians to use their artistic skills for success.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in music from a regionally accredited institution or its U.S. equivalent. A successful audition demonstrating prior experience is also required.
With a well-rounded blend of hands-on instruction and conceptual theory — culminating in a written master’s project that includes a teaching practicum — our advanced pedagogy degree will position you for success as both an educator and a musician.
Oakland’s Master of Music in Pedagogy includes courses such as:
Not sure if the Master of Music in Pedagogy is right for you? Check out these other Master of Music degrees at Oakland University, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.