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Janet Tschida is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music at Maranatha Baptist University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches pedagogy and keyboard courses, supervises pedagogy internships, and serves as director of the Maranatha Music Prep School. She is actively involved in campus life through music festivals, competitions, and student mentorship.
Education:
- MA in Music Education, Piano Pedagogy Concentration – University of St. Thomas
- BA in Music – Maranatha Baptist University
Her research and teaching focus on piano pedagogy, musicianship development through movement, and hands-on learning in music education. She emphasizes holistic student formation, integrating academic, musical, and spiritual growth. Her work bridges classroom instruction with community engagement through outreach programs and national conferences.
Her publications and presentations reflect a strong commitment to advancing keyboard pedagogy. She contributed an article to Piano Magazine and presented on developing musicianship through movement at national and regional conferences, indicating a thematic focus on experiential and kinesthetic learning in music education.
Recognition:
- Outstanding Service Recognition Award – Francis Clark Center and National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
Janet Tschida advises pedagogy interns and coordinates training programs, contributing to student mentorship and professional development. While no formal grants are listed, her leadership in the community music program and festival coordination demonstrates sustained programmatic and curricular investment. She is nationally certified by the Music Teachers National Association (NCTM) and serves on the Frances Clark Center’s Young Musicians Committee.
Labs, Teams, and Programs: She directs the Maranatha Music Prep School, coordinates the piano track for the Great Lakes Music Festival and Music and Drama Camp, and facilitates the High School Piano Competition, showing deep involvement in music outreach and pre-collegiate training initiatives.
