معرفی
Ivan Hurd, D.M.A., is an Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Class Piano Coordinator at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Liberal and Fine Arts. He teaches piano pedagogy, piano literature, class piano, and applied piano at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Pedagogy (University of Oklahoma)
- Master of Music in Piano Performance (Eastern Michigan University)
- Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (University of Iowa)
- Associate of Arts (North Iowa Community College)
Hurd specializes in piano pedagogy, with research interests spanning Russian composers like Vladimir Rebikov, Debussy’s impressionistic works, adult piano education, and innovative teaching techniques. His publications and presentations focus on expanding repertoire accessibility, memorization strategies, and technical development across diverse student populations.
His recent work includes analyzing Jakub Metelka’s modern nocturnes, Barbara Arens’ one-hand piano collections, and Sondheim’s theatrical adaptations. He has presented at international conferences in the U.S., Canada, and Australia on topics like "Technique from Opposite Perspectives" and "Rediscovering Rebikov."
