Janet Tschida
Associate Professor
College of Arts and Sciences,
Department of Music
Janet Tschida teaches pedagogy and keyboard courses. She also supervises pedagogy internships in addition to serving as director of the community music program. As a teacher, she strives to actively involve students in every class, combining course content with hands-on learning opportunities.
“Teaching is in my DNA…it’s what I love doing, and I’m grateful to have a career I enjoy so much,” Ms. Tschida says. “Working with the caliber of students and colleagues Maranatha attracts is a wonderful privilege. In addition to caring about our students’ academic and musical formation at Maranatha, we can openly care deeply about our students’ spiritual formation.”
Education and Credentials
MA Music Education, Piano Pedagogy Concentration, University of St. Thomas
BA Music, Maranatha Baptist University
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Campus Involvement: Director of Maranatha Music Prep School; Piano Track coordinator for MBU’s Great Lakes Music Festival and Music and Drama Camp; Facilitator of MBU’s High School Piano Competition
Church Ministry: Ms. Tschida is involved in music and children’s ministry.
Community Involvement: Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer
Organizations: Music Teachers National Association (MTNA); Nationally Certified (NCTM) by the MTNA; Frances Clark Center’s Young Musicians Committee (NCKP)
Other Activities and Interests: Ms. Tschida enjoys pickleball, paddle boarding, jet skiing, biking, and playing with her dog, Sadie.
Recent Speaking Engagements: Presented “Developing Musicianship Through Movement” for the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy; three sessions at the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois Christian School Conference; Coordinated a Young Musicians Webinar for Piano Inspires.
Recent Recognition: Awarded the Outstanding Service Recognition Award by the Francis Clark Center and National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
Recent Publications: Wrote an article for Piano Magazine.
Listen to Janet’s interview with Dr. Matt Davis on his On Mission Podcast below, or watch the episode on YouTube here.