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Associate of Arts - Performance - Guitar

Musicians Institute

Los Angeles campus — Los Angeles, California, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 18,420
Application Fee
USD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The intensive A.A. curriculum prepares musicians to perform in any professional situation, along with learning professional development skills such as basic computer use, EPK creation, resume and bio writing, and social media as a tool for business and networking. The Associate of Arts Degree is intended to equip students with the knowledge and training needed to become professional performers in today’s music industry. In 1977, the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) revolutionized contemporary music education with the first full-time program to offer hands-on professional training for the electric guitarist. Over three decades later, Musicians Institute remains the leader in guitar education, besting other colleges for guitar players, with a unique system that combines technical, creative and professional development in a performance-based program. At Musicians Institute, students learn from a proven curriculum taught by the best guitar instructors in the world, augmented by visiting artists’ seminars, concerts, and lessons from some of the greatest players in contemporary music. At the guitar music college, students get to network with other players, find their creative voice, and get the training they need to become the player they have always dreamed of being. Musicians Institute's Acoustic Guitar degree program provides acoustic guitarists with a uniquely designed education aimed at providing training in specialized acoustic guitar techniques and acoustic guitar repertoire, while still maintaining and carrying forward the strong traditions Musicians Institute has held since 1977. In this program, acoustic guitarists will have specialized classes & lessons covering everything from beginner basic fingerstyle techniques and advanced percussive techniques, and more.
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 18,420
Application fee
USD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Los Angeles campus

Los Angeles, California, United States

6767 Hollywood Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The Guitar Craft Academy (GCA) provides intensive, hands-on training in the specialized skills of luthiery—the art of guitar building and technical maintenance. In just six months at GCA, students will be trained to design, fabricate and nish their own electric guitar or bass—turning raw wood into a completed instrument of their own creation. They’ll also gain detailed knowledge of: Guitar Pickups & Fretwork Wiring Modifications Repairs & Maintenance Advanced Electronics Students will also develop musical skills through weekly private lessons focused on sound, design, and technique. In additio...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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