Dr. Jessica Johnson

Professor

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Biography

Jessica Johnson is a Professor of Piano and the Director of Graduate Studies at the Mead Witter School of Music, University of Wisconsin-Madison. With a focus on Piano Pedagogy, she has actively contributed to the field through her teaching and research, exploring the intersections between creative processes and contemplative practices in music making. Johnson is a passionate advocate for contemporary music and is a member of the piano percussion duo Sole Nero. She has been recognized for her contributions to music education and has received the Emil Steiger Distinguished Teaching Award. Her dedication to teaching has helped many students secure prestigious positions in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Additionally, she leads Piano Pioneers, a community outreach program providing high-quality piano instruction to low-income and at-risk youth in Wisconsin. Johnson has published articles in several music journals and won the American Music Teacher's Article of the Year Award three times.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Piano

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Jessica Johnson serves as the professor of piano and director of graduate studies at the Mead Witter School of Music.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences