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Piano Studies

Prepare for your career as a professional musician with instruction in performance practices from four centuries of keyboard repertoire. In Steinhardt’s unparalleled performing and recording facilities, you’ll work with renowned artists representing diverse traditions of pedagogy and performance, developing your personal artistry and acquiring the skills required to succeed after graduation.

Bachelor of Music
Piano Studies

Explore rich liberal arts offerings as part of your professional musical training. Traditional coursework and innovative electives prepare you to navigate today’s musical landscape.

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Master of Music
Piano Performance: Solo Piano

Hone your technique and knowledge of the repertoire, mentoring with world-renowned artists and taking advantage of unique performance opportunities.

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Master of Music
Piano Performance: Collaborative Piano
Vocal/Instrumental

Learn to be a Music Director: Mentor with professionals, perform in musical theatre productions and the Broadway Orchestra, and collaborate with colleagues in Vocal Performance.

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Master of Music / Advanced Certificate
Piano Performance / Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Prepare for a career in academia as well as the concert hall, with coursework in performance practice and music education as well as professional mentorship.

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Advanced Certificate
Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Designed for mature artists seeking to move to advance their careers, this program provides enrichment and exposure for pianists at the pre- and post-doctoral levels.

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Doctor of Musical Arts
Music Performance

Prepare for a lifelong career in music as a collegiate educator or top level performer in the new Steinhardt DMA program, beginning Fall 2024.

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Doctor of Philosophy
Music Performance and Composition: Performers

Conduct cutting-edge research, perform on stage at NYU and throughout New York City, and study with world-renowned artists.

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News and Events

Q & A with Christopher Zandieh, Piano Studies Concerto Competition Winner

Christopher Zandieh, Piano Studies Concerto Competition winner, discusses how he prepared to perform with the NYU Orchestera, how he has grown as a pianist in the Piano Studies Program, and his plans post graduation.

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Q&A with Manuel Laufer, Director, Program in Piano Performance

Dr. Laufer answers questions about evolving curriculum, contemporary repertoire and post graduation career choices for today's piano student.

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NYU Tandon Piano Series

(BERN DIBNER LIBRARY, TANDON) The Tandon Series features pianists from NYU Steinhardt performing afternoon recitals in the School of Engineering's sunny Bern Dibner Foyer. Take a work or study break, enjoy the performances, and...

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NYU Contemporary Music Ensemble

(PAULSON CENTER, ROOM 620) Olivier Messiaen’s Oiseaux exotiques (Exotic Birds) is the centerpiece of this
performance, featuring pianist Dr. Marilyn Nonken and conducted by Jonathan Haas.

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Artist Master Class: Adam Tendler

(THIRD AVE NORTH) NYU Steinhardt’s Piano Master Class Series offers students the opportunity to work in a public setting with world-renowned performers who serve on the Piano Studies Artist Faculty or visit our campus as guests.

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Questions 

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