Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a focus on Guitar at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel as a musician and educator. This program emphasizes the development of both your performance capabilities and your pedagogical strategies, ensuring that you are well-prepared to meet the demands of a 21st-century artist-educator.

What you'll study

Core learning areas

• Guitar performance & major lessons: One-hour major lessons throughout eight semesters enhance your technical and expressive abilities.
• Recital Series: This series fosters performance readiness and public presentation skills through regular showcases.
• Music Theory: You will gain insights into harmonic, formal, and analytical aspects of music.
• Ear Training: Courses designed to improve your listening skills, transcription abilities, and overall musical accuracy.
• Keyboard Studies: These studies support your understanding of harmony, accompaniment, and general musicianship.
• Musicology: You will explore various musical styles, contexts, and traditions to enrich your musical knowledge.

How you progress:

• Years 1–2: Focus on building foundational musicianship through theory, ear training, and keyboard studies, while establishing performance routines.
• Years 3–4: Deepen your repertoire and analytical skills, enhancing your ability to interpret music within historical and contemporary frameworks, as you prepare for advanced performance and teaching roles.

Performance and professional development:

• Engagement in conservatory performance activities and recital obligations aids in your growth as an artist-educator.
• The program emphasizes effective communication and community engagement, preparing you for teaching and professional endeavors in diverse settings.

Entry requirements

While specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements are not publicly disclosed for this program, prospective students are encouraged to consult the admissions office for detailed guidance on entry criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Guitar focus can pursue various career paths. With a solid foundation in both music performance and education, you may find opportunities in teaching, music directing, and community engagement, among other roles in the music industry. The program prepares you to work effectively in diverse environments, equipping you with the skills necessary to inspire and educate future generations of musicians.