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David Cartledge serves as Professor of Music in Piano and Director of Graduate Studies at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he also co-directs the Indiana University Piano Academy and previously held the position of associate chair of the Piano Department from 2007 to 2009.
His academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Music (D.M.), Indiana University, 2003
- Master of Music (M.M.), Indiana University, 1993
- Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Australian National University, 1992
Cartledge's research centers on innovative piano pedagogy methodologies, with emphasis on training music professionals to articulate musical concepts and integrating digital tools for musical analysis. His leadership of the secondary piano program provides essential keyboard instruction to over 850 non-piano majors each semester, demonstrating his commitment to expanding musical accessibility beyond specialist training.
His recognition includes:
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust Award
Cartledge has secured research funding from the Ian Potter Foundation and George Alexander Foundation. As an educator, he directs graduate studies, teaches core piano literature courses, and presents at national conferences including the College Music Society and Association for Technology in Music Instruction. His grant-funded work focuses on pedagogical innovation in music communication and technology integration.
He co-directs the Indiana University Piano Academy, a three-week summer intensive for pre-college pianists worldwide, and regularly conducts master-classes while adjudicating state and national competitions.
