Peter Miksza is Associate Professor of Music (Music Education) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and an affiliate member of the Indiana University Cognitive Science Program. He teaches courses in instrumental music education, the pyschology of music, learning processes in music, measurement and assessment in music, and research methods. He earned his PhD and Master of Music degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and his Bachelor of Music degree and K-12 teaching credential from The College of New Jersey. Dr. Miksza's scholarship is focused on self-regulated music learning, musical skill acquisition, music teacher preparation, and music education policy.
Kenneth Elpus is Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Maryland, where he teachers courses in choral music education, research methods, and conducts the university Treble Choir. Dr. Elpus earned his PhD and Master of Music degrees from Northwestern University where he held a fellowship in the Center for the Study of Education and the Musical Experience. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree and K-12 teaching credential from The College of New Jersey. Dr. Elpus's scholarship is focused on issues related to music education and public policy, the demographics of music students, the process of selection into music education, and music education as a context for adolescent development.