Jacobs Piano Technology Workshops: Introduction to Piano Technology

Faculty

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Kimberly Speiran is the Director of Piano Technology at the Jacobs School of Music. Prior to her appointment at IU, she was the head piano technician at the Cleveland Institute of Music and for the Cleveland Orchestra, where she had the opportunity to regularly work with and learn from world-class pianists. Kim has also previously served as a piano technician for the Cleveland International Piano Competition and for ChamberFest Cleveland. She earned a Doctor of Arts in Music degree from Ball State University in Flute Performance and Music Theory.

Matthew Boyles is a full-time piano technician at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and provides professional tuning and maintenance services to private clients in southern Indiana. As a clarinetist, he was previously an active performer in the San Francisco Bay Area, appearing with ensembles including the San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras and other regional groups. He has also performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Louisville Orchestra. A published arranger and dedicated educator, he enjoys working with students of all levels and has taught at Saint Mary’s College, Napa Valley College, and Enriching Lives through Music.

Fees and Deadlines

Fees:

  • Tuition: $750
    • A $100 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration (credited towards the overall cost of tuition) 
    • If you do not wish to pay tuition in full at the time of initial registration, please do not select the tuition option prior to completing registration, and select only the registration fee. Please be aware that tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.

Deadlines:

  • Registration and Payment: TBD for 2027

Housing

We do not offer on-campus housing for this program but are happy to suggest local hotel and Airbnb options. Please contact us at musicsp@iu.edu if you would like housing recommendations.

How to Apply

  1. Eligibility: Accepting all interested applicants ages 16+. No prior piano technician experience required.
  2. Registration: Complete the online registration form and pay the Non-Refundable Registration Fee ($100) and tuition.
    • If you do not wish to pay tuition in full at the time of initial registration, please do not select the tuition option prior to completing registration, and select only the registration fee. Please be aware that tuition must be paid in full by the payment deadline in order to participate in the program.
    • Save your login information so you can easily go back to edit your registration/tuition payment.

Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form

Enrollment Limit: 8 participants per session

Cancellation Policy: Please click here for our most up to date cancellation policy.

Registration for Summer 2027 coming in Winter 2026