Publications and Presentations

Publications


Pierson, J. (2025). “Indexed Piano Repertoire in Support of Music Theory and Aural Skills Reinforcement.” MTNA eJournal 16, no. 3 (2025): 14–29.


Pierson, Jesse. “Review of ‘Classical Touches’ by Jeanine Yeager.” American Music Teacher (MTNA), February/March, 2025.


Pierson, Jesse. “An Index of Graded Piano Repertoire to Support Undergraduate Music Theory and Secondary Piano Sequences.” DA diss., University of Northern Colorado, 2020. ProQuest (28262063).



Conference and Invited Presentations


Upcoming Presentations

“From Guesswork to Data: Systematic Piano Practice Models Informed by Athletic Training.” – Colorado State Music Teachers Association State Conference | October 2026


Past Presentations

“Meaningful Repetitions: A Case Study on the Implementation of Systematic Practicing Programs Derived from Weight Training Models.” – Pedagogy Presentations, Northern Colorado Collegiate Chapter of MTNA | 2026.


“Lessons From Sports Science: How Data from Weightlifting and Athletic Training Can Influence Practicing Techniques in Music.” – Fort Collins Music Teachers Association Pedagogy Program | 2024.


“Broadening a Music Resume: Professional Organizations for Undergraduate and Graduate Music Students.” – Arts and Entrepreneurship Foundry, University of Northern Colorado | 2024.


“Are We Having Fun Yet? Academic Teaching Strategies to Alleviate Classroom Pressure with Humor and Humility.” – What Matters to ME Series, Front Range Community College | 2023.


“An Index of Graded Piano Repertoire to Support Piano and Music Theory Pedagogy.” – Fort Collins Music Teachers Association Pedagogy Program | 2022.


“Creative Uses for Integrated Screen Capture Software in the Classroom.” – Online Teaching Workshops, Front Range Community College | 2021.


“Rethinking Keyboard Harmony: An Adjusted Approach to Collegiate Group Piano, Music Theory, and Aural Skills.” – Graduate Research Presentations, University of Northern Colorado | 2020.


“Teaching Secondary Piano Effectively: Using Recording Technology to Flip the Script.” – Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Front Range Community College | 2019.


“Integrating Undergraduate Music Theory and Class Piano Curricula.” – Colorado State Music Teachers Association State Conference | 2017.


“Why Can’t We Be Friends: Using Supplemental Class Piano Repertoire to Reinforce Concepts from Music Theory.” – UNCO MTNA Collegiate Chapters Piano Pedagogy Symposium, University of North Florida | 2017.


“Rhythmic Language in Elementary Lessons.” – UNCO MTNA Collegiate Chapter Pedagogy Presentations, University of Northern Colorado | 2015.