Fiona Hickey

Fiona Hickey serves as a Lecturer in Piano at the Cork School of Music, Munster Technological University (MTU), where she delivers instruction within the Keyboard Studies department under the academic leadership of Head of Department Dr. Gabriela Mayer.

Her educational qualifications include:

• MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• BMus (Bachelor of Music)
• DipCSM (Diploma of the Cork School of Music)
• LTCL (Licentiate of Trinity College London)

Her pedagogical focus centers on advanced piano performance techniques, music pedagogy, and curriculum development for higher music education. She integrates contemporary teaching methodologies with traditional performance practices, emphasizing technical mastery and artistic interpretation in keyboard repertoire across historical periods. Her role within Keyboard Studies involves shaping the next generation of professional pianists through individualized instruction and performance coaching.

Fiona maintains active engagement with MTU's academic community through her office contact at 021 4326828 and institutional email correspondence.