The mission of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy is to educate students in:

• Teaching strategies for all levels of piano students
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and standard teaching repertoire for all levels of piano students
• Career preparations for college-level teaching as a pianist including professional development and use of technology
• The performance of piano, building musicianship and technical ability to an advanced level
• Research skills on original topics in the field of keyboard pedagogy

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as college or university faculty, performers, and teachers/proprietors of private and group teaching studios.