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Master of Performance Guitar

Musicians Institute

  • Los Angeles, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Music in Performance (Guitar) is a full-time, On-campus master programme at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts in Performance Guitar. Evaluate topics including four-quarter. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

  • Performer (solo or band)
  • Accompanist (studio or live)
  • Arranger
  • Songwriter
  • Music supervisor
  • Transcriber
  • Studio session player
  • Guitar teacher
  • Touring musician

Curriculum

  • Four-quarter
  • 45-credit degree. Guitar Technique
  • Guitar Performance
  • Guitar Reading and Harmony/Theory/Ear Training
  • With electives such as Guitar Gear Mastery
  • Melodic soloing and metal guitar
  • Styles from blues to R&B
  • Weekly Live Performance Workshops and one-hour private lessons. Foundational courses (up to 24 credits) may be added after the placement evaluation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor of Music or music-focused Bachelor of Arts
  • Resume and 2-3 page personal statement
  • Transcripts with NACES evaluation
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Four pre-screening videos
  • Arrangement or composition
  • English test (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • PTE 58
  • Duolingo 110)
  • Grade/context: No minimum grade published
  • Strong academic record required.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Arts with music as primary focus, Resume, 2-3 page personal statement, College transcripts (NACES evaluation if foreign), Two letters of recommendation, Four pre-screening videos, Arrangement or composition, Online placement evaluation.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 110

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements. Apply online at (application fee 100 USD). Submit resume
  2. Personal statement
  3. College transcripts with NACES evaluation
  4. Two recommendation letters
  5. Four pre-screening videos
  6. An arrangement or composition and English scores (IELTS 6.5
  7. TOEFL iBT 86
  8. PTE 58 or Duolingo 110)
  9. Complete the online placement evaluation. After acceptance send a bank statement
  10. Passport copy and the partial tuition payment for the I-Pay the 200 USD SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa with the I-Arrive on your registration date and arrange required health insurance.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,200 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusHollywood
Faculty or schoolPerformance Studies
DepartmentMusic Performance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value45
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.