Music: Music Education, Guitar - BM

Program Specifics

There is a long history of guitar education at Utah State University. Students are required to take classes in guitar pedagogy, instrumental methods, educational practices, guitar performance, and to participate in university ensembles. Ensembles include acoustic and electric guitar ensembles, jazz combo, jazz big band, and choirs.

Our guitar pedagogy class prepares future teachers by introducing them to important guitar literature and method books for studio and classroom teaching. It also give future teachers ideas about sequencing classes and material, teaching in private lesson or group settings, and how to navigate the day-to-day aspects of being a guitar teacher. This class and many others including the Guitar Styles classes, Guitar History, and ensembles have been thoughtfully designed to make you a great teacher.

• For more information about the Music Education program, see the department website.

• All music majors must pass an audition to be admitted.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) General Education Requirements of the student’s choice.

• Must pass entrance audition on primary instrument

• New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 3.0 GPA