The program provides instrumental training for students focusing on piano, and in some cases, serves as a supplementary support to organ training. It may also feature masterclasses conducted by renowned figures from the international musical scene. The areas of specialization include solo performance, chamber music, and teaching.
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music awards the baccalaureate (3 years), the licentiate (2 years), and the doctorate in applied musicology (3 years).