Piano performance/academic dual degree

FWIW I studied piano as an civil engineering major. I did not major/minor. I simply took lessons as an elective each semester. My goal was just to continue studying/learning music. I don’t remember it being difficult doing both, but I was more advanced than my professor’s average piano student, as I competed regionally/nationally growing up. (My sister had the real talent. I just had the work ethic.) My professor was understanding (her H was an aerospace professor) and I guess she just took whatever effort I had to give. My high school schedule was also so busy, it was insane. College life was much easier from a time management standpoint.

( Self brag/nostalgia) I did manage to win the state collegiate concerto competition my junior year and played with a symphony. It’s where my parents and H’s parents met for the first time. :smile:

I am not sure what schools to suggest, as I don’t follow good music school programs and I graduated almost 30 years ago. My teachers growing up had a better pedigree, however, I learned a ton from my collegiate professor. She was a great performer, and I am a visual learner. Just watching her play certain passages would help me out a great deal. I am glad I had the opportunity to study under her.