1.0k Master's in Music in North America

The Double Bass programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers an elite musical education for aspiring performers. This master level course focuses on advanced technical mastery and artistic expression. Students engage in intensive public study modes, benefiting from world-class faculty and a vibrant creative community.

The Music program at Johns Hopkins University provides for intensive development of performance skills, extensive knowledge of the literature in the major field of study, and achievement of a broadened knowledge of the art.

Your weekly private instruction focuses on performance. With practicing professionals, in the Flute program of Cleveland Institute of Music, you'll study not only flute, but also have opportunities to study auxiliary instruments such as piccolo and baroque flute.

The Music - Feminist and Gender Studies programme at the University of Ottawa is a full-time Master of Arts degree. This two-year research-focused course allows students to combine advanced musical studies with interdisciplinary feminist analysis. It is delivered in a public study mode at the heart of Canada’s capital.

As a students in Guitar from University of North Carolina School of the Arts you will build the foundations for a professional life in the world of music. 

Students in the Conducting (Choral or Orchestral, or Wind) program of University of Rochester study choral literature and rehearsal techniques. The MM in orchestral conducting gives the aspiring conductor insights into the professional conductor’s workshop.

The Music Education programme at Auburn University offers a comprehensive path for aspiring teachers. Available as a M.S. or M.Ed., this degree provides full-time on-campus and online study modes. Students benefit from early clinical experiences and internships to prepare for professional certification.

The Violin Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy program of Cleveland Institute of Music incorporates the elements of the Master of Music degree in Performance program, with coursework that develops advanced competencies in Shinichi Suzuki's pedagogical approach.

The Master of Fine Arts in Art at Western Carolina University is an interdisciplinary studio art program and creative research environment where ideas are given form. Through close association with a diverse faculty, visiting artists, scholars, and their peers, students develop a contextual and historical awareness of their practice focusing on exploration, creative research, and art making. 

The Opera (Stage Directing) program of University of Rochester offers an environment of excellence in which the healthiest development of the vocal artist can be achieved.

The Musicology programme at University of Houston is a public Master level course designed for creative scholars. This comprehensive curriculum provides historical and cultural context for diverse musical repertoires. Students benefit from expert faculty guidance and extensive research resources during their full-time studies.

The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music prepares students for careers in music and beyond. The Master of Music Performance-Instrumental Performance degree is offered at University of Nevada, Reno in the School of the Arts.

Berklee College of Music’s Master of Music in Music Education (Autism Concentration), part of the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE), is the first and only program of its kind. Designed for music educators who wish to gain specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in teaching music to students with autism and other disabilities.

Creative analysis and critical examination of assumptions about music and musical discourse constitute the core of graduate study in Music Theory at Washington University in St. Louis. Students develop their teaching skills with the help of individual faculty mentors, and they have the opportunity to be teaching assistants in both history and theory courses. 

The Performance - Winds or Percussion program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is designed for accomplished instrumentalists who intend to pursue careers as performers or teachers.

The Music Education, Initial, Professional program of the University at Buffalo can be taken as is or designed and tailored to meet your interests, as well as your professional and academic needs.

The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Music Master of Music (MM) program.

The M.Mus. in Music Education at Eastern Washington University is a flexible, online programme designed for working professionals. This public course lasts as few as 12 months, focusing on advanced pedagogy and instructional leadership. Students enhance their musical expertise through a rigorous, NASM-accredited curriculum.

MBA - Music Industry program at Troy University will teach you all you need to know about the music business worldwide to enjoy a successful career in the industry.

The Moores School of Music Piano Program at University of Houston immerses students in the art of solo performance, collaborative piano and piano pedagogy, preparing them to embark upon rewarding careers in music.