Postgrad Piano in the States

College Majors Music Major
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<p>I'm currently an undergrad students studying in a UK conservatory, and intending to study in the States for Masters. </p>

<p>I am probably applying to Yale, Mannes and NEC, and seriously considering Cleveland Institute. </p>

<p>Due to the large number of conservatories in the US i'm quite unsure of these 3 compared with the certain others such as Boston Conservatory, Oberlin Conservatory, Curtis and Longy School of Music.</p>

<p>I'm also considering the University of Oklahoma or Northwestern University because some of my peers say that both have a strong piano pedagogy department. </p>

<p>As I'm not a particularly gifted pianist, I've omitted schools like Julliard and Eastman from the list. I am not looking for any 'particular' teacher, just someone who can help me to improve, and I'm interested in going to schools that provide a supportive environment for its students. </p>

<p>Compared to the Conservatories in the UK would these schools be more competitive? Or similar in standards?</p>

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<p>Curtis does not have a graduate program in piano. Even if it did, it would be an extremely difficult admit. Oberlin does not offer a Masters in Piano performance. It offers an Artist Diploma which involves four semesters. Admission is very limited and according to Oberlin only to “exceptionally gifted performers.” This is also at least the standard for many of the schools you list including Juilliard, Eastman, Yale, Mannes, NEC, and Northwestern. I can’t speak to the others on your list.</p>