Pedro Medeiros

Pedro Medeiros serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Piano in the Music, Theatre & Dance Department at Taylor University since spring 2024. Based in Muncie, Indiana, he is an active pianist and educator specializing in performance and pedagogy.

His educational background includes:

• DA in Piano Performance, Ball State University
• MM in Piano Performance, University of South Dakota
• BA, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil

Dr. Medeiros' research centers on piano technique, Brazilian musical traditions, and pedagogical approaches. His doctoral dissertation analyzed Francisco Mignone's 12 Street Corner Waltzes, exploring intersections between urban popular music and interpretive strategies. He implements a student-centered teaching philosophy that adapts to individual learning goals while fostering independent musical development.

His scientific achievements include:

• MTNA Young Artist South Dakota State Division First Place (2018)
• MTNA Young Artist South Dakota State Division First Place (2019)

During graduate studies at Ball State and South Dakota, he received Graduate Assistantships supporting his research. Dr. Medeiros maintains an active performance schedule while continuously refining teaching methodologies to enhance student outcomes in piano instruction.