ECU Piano Academy Instructor

East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education,
ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The East Carolina University School of Music is one of the premier music schools in the Southeast with recognized and comprehensive music programs. The predominantly online MM in Music Education degree recently was commended by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The ECU Piano Academy delivers high-quality, affordable piano instruction to precollegiate students and interested adults in the Greenville community. Our piano academy offers students a structured learning experience that nurtures well-rounded musicianship. Through dedicated piano study, we work to build a strong musical foundation, empowering students to become independent musicians capable of lifelong learning and engagement with music.

The ECU Piano Academy Instructor provides weekly piano instruction to precollegiate and adult students through the ECU Piano Academy, supporting students’ musical development through individualized instruction and guidance.

Bachelor’s degree in Piano, Piano Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or a related field, with significant piano study or experience.

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