Next-Level Teaching Starts at Fredonia
Fredonia’s Master of Music in Music Education is where passionate musicians become visionary educators. With a legacy dating back to 1826 and a reputation for producing some of New York’s most successful music teachers, Fredonia offers the perfect environment to refine your craft and elevate your teaching. Whether you're preparing for New York State professional certification, advancing your expertise, or teaching abroad, Fredonia’s flexible, hybrid-format program is designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go.
With a curriculum that combines music education, theory, literature, performance, and research, you’ll deepen your artistry while gaining the skills to lead in today’s classrooms. Supported by a distinguished faculty, engaged peers, and a vibrant campus community, you’ll graduate ready to teach, inspire, and innovate.
At Fredonia, it’s not just about getting a degree—it’s about launching a career with confidence.
What You’ll Gain
- Certification Options Choose from four tailored tracks to meet your professional certification goals—or pursue a non-certification path suited to international or out-of-state educators.
- Performance and Pedagogy Continue honing your craft through recitals, private lessons, and applied pedagogy courses that support your dual identity as artist and educator.
- Research and Reflection Build expertise through graduate-level inquiry, writing, and analysis that equips you to become a thought leader in the field.
- Flexible Learning With hybrid and online course options, you can advance your education while continuing to work—no need to put your career on pause.
- Mentorship from Masters Learn from accomplished faculty and visiting guest artists who bring global perspectives and industry experience to your studies.
- Connected Community Study in a nurturing, student-centered environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
- National Accreditation Study at a NASM-accredited institution with over a century of excellence in music education.
- Customized Degree Path A flexible degree map helps you plan and complete your studies efficiently, aligning with your goals and schedule.
- Career-Ready Edge Fredonia graduates are in demand—with most receiving job offers before graduation thanks to our strong reputation and deep school partnerships.
