University of the Arts Helsinki

Bachelor of Music in Classical Music Performance: Guitar

Why study here?

We give you the chance to study guitar at the highest possible level and help you in your journey of becoming exactly the kind of artist that you aspire to be. You will also acquire the competence to work as a highly competent guitar teacher. Almost all of Finland’s most esteemed classical guitar players have completed their degrees at the Sibelius Academy.

About the studies

This program is a combined 3-year Bachelor's and 2.5-year Master's degree. Our practice-oriented and international environment is ideal for learning the artistic, technical, and pedagogical skills needed to master guitar as a musician and as a teacher. In addition to guitar lessons, your curriculum includes studies in chamber music, guitar pedagogy, sight-reading, guitar history, repertoires, and free accompaniment. You will also complete elective studies and possible minor subject studies. You can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students. Performing in concerts is also essential to your studies.

Through your pedagogy studies, you will learn to observe the learning processes of other students as well as your own, increase your knowledge on the development of children’s and young people’s psychological and motoric skills, and learn to analyze these processes from the point of view of a guitar professional.

Teachers

In addition to the Sibelius Academy’s guitar teachers, you will also learn from international guests and attend masterclasses that are held regularly. The guitar is also available as a minor subject for students of other instruments.