The pedagogy professor selects the materials to be used by the interns. At the intermediate level the materials are more diverse in order to meet the needs of the individual pupil and to acquaint the intern with a broad spectrum of materials. Texts may include repertoire books from the Alfred, Music Pathways, or Frances Clark series, jazz works, and samplings of theory and technique books from major methods. At the lower advanced level the repertoire is chosen by the supervising teacher. Private lesson instruction occurs in practice rooms.
Private lessons occur in classrooms when observation or video recording is happening.
The classrooms include acoustic pianos or electronic keyboards for each pupils, grand pianos centrally located, and chalkboards. Occasionally interns will teach additional lessons during the winter or summer breaks, for which they are compensated. The levels of the pupils is elementary to lower advanced. Observation is required for each semester enrolled. Observation requirements are divided between instruction by the supervising teachers and instruction given at music schools and private studios in the community, which includes all levels of instruction.