In the last five years, there has been a surge of creative scholarship and performance programming devoted to a broader, more globally representative repertoire for the performance stage and collegiate music studio. As evidenced in conferences, recitals, new music databases, recordings, and literature publications, this newfound freedom to feature unsung composers has yielded tremendous pathways for personal creativity and cultural exploration. Yet, an expanded repertoire is only one step towards shifting the paradigm. There are deeper approaches for cultivating a music studio that is inclusive, diverse, caring, and culturally rich, and that promotes a deep sense of belonging to its members. Culturally responsive teaching has been defined and explored by educators and scholars in K-12 educational systems since the 1990s, and has been steadily integrated into music education within the last decade. McKoy & Lind’s (2023, 2016) seminal book, now in its 2nd edition, has provided a critical framework and reference for music educators working with children, families, schools, and within communities. In a historical, philosophical, and exploratory analysis, Jenkins (2024) considers applications of culturally responsive teaching in a conservatory setting, which he argues, has underutilized this mindset. Jenkins challenges higher education to become flexible and relevant for a diverse generation of musicians by pushing the boundaries beyond the Western canon, entrenched educational structures, and narrow curricula that discourage individuality. This poster presentation applies the principles of culturally responsive teaching to the collegiate music studio, drawing upon the framework of McKoy and Lind, as well as ideas provided by Jenkins and other scholars. To illustrate these tenets, the poster summarizes multiple concrete educational experiences developed for pianists, which can be adapted for varied instrumental/vocal contexts. An annotated bibliography of related literature (downloadable) is provided alongside the visual display.