Anyone who wishes to become a professional musician should consider a music instrumental program. A degree can usually allow a student to specialize in an instrument or vocals. The student will generally study their chosen instrument in depth, as well as broader subjects including ear training, theory and composition.

There are a great deal of institutions for higher education throughout Kyrgyzstan. This includes around thirty-seven public universities and eighteen private universities. Prominent universities in Kyrgyzstan include University of Central Asia and Kyrgyz National University.