Overview

The Guitar programme at Indiana University Bloomington provides an advanced academic and performance-based experience for postgraduate musicians. Students engage with a curriculum designed to refine technical mastery while fostering deep artistic expression within a world-class creative community. This course serves as a vital stepping stone for those aiming to shape the future of the arts through innovative performance and scholarship.

Why Guitar at Indiana University Bloomington?

Choosing this institution means joining a community that feels like family, where professors are deeply invested in each student's individual journey. Indiana University Bloomington is home to top-ranked academics and a jaw-droppingly beautiful campus that inspires creativity at every turn. The university is recognised for its bold and innovative approach to the arts, providing students with access to extensive resources, including one of the largest library systems and a diverse international environment. Graduates benefit from being part of one of the largest alumni networks in the world, ensuring they are prepared to rock the world in their professional careers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27271 per year
National fee: USD 27271 per year
Local fee: USD 27271 per year

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Careers with Guitar

Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington are prepared for successful careers as professional performers, educators, and leaders in the global music industry. The university's focus on refining skills and building new ones ensures that students are ready for high-paying roles that shape tomorrow's cultural landscape. By leveraging the extensive Hoosier network, alumni find opportunities in diverse sectors of the arts, benefiting from the institution's reputation for excellence and its commitment to helping students become the most successful versions of themselves.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Guitar Graduate Major

Master’s Recital

Chamber Music

Survey of Guitar Literature

Music Bibliography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1020 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All persons with a bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college, university, conservatory, or its demonstrated equivalent, are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate Division of the Jacobs School of Music, which administers master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, diploma programs, and graduate certificates.
Bachelor’s degree equivalency is determined by the Indiana University Office of International Services for applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies abroad.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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