Guitar, classical instrument, master
Join one of the largest master guitar classes in the Nordics and become an excellent guitar professional in a relaxed, international atmosphere.
Why study here?
We give you the chance to study guitar at the highest possible level and help you to become exactly the kind of artist that you want to be. You will also be qualified to work as a highly competent guitar teacher. Almost all of Finland’s most esteemed classical guitar players have completed their degree at the Sibelius Academy.
Watch our guitar education presentation video
About the studies
Your curriculum includes a wide range of instrument and ensemble studies, optional studies as well as studies in general music skills, communication skills, career skills and study skills. You can also choose courses organised by the other two academies of Uniarts Helsinki and complete so-called joint studies that are available to all students. Performing in concerts is also essential to your studies.
After graduation, you can work as a soloist, chamber musician or guitar teacher, or in other expert positions. During your studies, you will also develop the skills needed to work in the cultural sector with people and organisations from different fields and engage in collaborative projects with different cultural institutions.
Teachers
In addition to the Sibelius Academy’s own guitar teachers, you will also learn from international guests and attend master classes that are held on a regular basis. Guitar is also available as a minor subject for students of other instruments.
Doctoral studies
You complete a licentiate and a doctoral degree at Uniarts Helsinki as a third-cycle degree. After graduating with a master’s degree, you can apply for doctoral studies in music and specialise in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies.
Admissions guide
Application instructions for this programme haven't been published yet.
Target degree and length of study
Master of Music (MMus)
2,5 years
Application period
Next possible time to apply will be announced later.
Application languages
English, Finnish, Swedish
Read more about the language skill requirements
Tuition fee
From August 2025, the annual tuition fee is € 12,000 for students who are studying in English and come from outside the EU and EEA countries.
Supervising teacher
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Ismo Eskelinen
Lecturer, guitar, coordinator of guitar, Piano, accordion, guitar and kantele, Sibelius Academy
Part-time teacher, guitar, Piano, accordion, guitar and kantele, Sibelius Academy+358469233489ismo.eskelinen@uniarts.fi -
Andrzej Wilkus
Lecturer, guitar, coordinating teacher of guitar pedagogy, Piano, accordion, guitar and kantele, Sibelius Academy
Part-time teacher, guitar, Piano, accordion, guitar and kantele, Sibelius Academy+358505924063andrzej.wilkus@uniarts.fi
Unit
Sibelius Academy
Ask about applying
siba.admissions@uniarts.fi
Why study here?
We give you the chance to study guitar at the highest possible level and help you to become exactly the kind of artist that you want to be. You will also be qualified to work as a highly competent guitar teacher. Almost all of Finland’s most esteemed classical guitar players have completed their degree at the Sibelius Academy.
Watch our guitar education presentation video
About the studies
Your curriculum includes a wide range of instrument and ensemble studies, optional studies as well as studies in general music skills, communication skills, career skills and study skills. You can also choose courses organised by the other two academies of Uniarts Helsinki and complete so-called joint studies that are available to all students. Performing in concerts is also essential to your studies.
After graduation, you can work as a soloist, chamber musician or guitar teacher, or in other expert positions. During your studies, you will also develop the skills needed to work in the cultural sector with people and organisations from different fields and engage in collaborative projects with different cultural institutions.
Teachers
In addition to the Sibelius Academy’s own guitar teachers, you will also learn from international guests and attend master classes that are held on a regular basis. Guitar is also available as a minor subject for students of other instruments.
Doctoral studies
You complete a licentiate and a doctoral degree at Uniarts Helsinki as a third-cycle degree. After graduating with a master’s degree, you can apply for doctoral studies in music and specialise in research-oriented, artistic or applied doctoral studies.