Guitar Academy

Jacobs Guitar Academy

Jacobs Guitar Academy aims to nurture our community's passion for instrumental study regardless of age, education, or musical background. Our faculty meet the specific needs of every student developing strong foundational skills and musicianship through individual and ensemble sessions.

Students have the exceptional opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by performing Guitar Academy recitals in our professional concert halls and by collaborating with these other Jacobs programs - String Academy, Young Pianists, and Ballet.

Every year participants receive an official Certificate of Completion from Jacobs School of Music.

Academy faculty

Atanas Tzvetkov

Atanas Tzvetkov was born in Sofia, Bulgaria where he obtained his Master's degree in music pedagogy. In 1995, he began studies with Ernesto Bitetti at the IU Jacobs School of Music, where he earned a Performer's Diploma, Master's degree, and Doctoral degree in guitar performance. He has recorded and released solo compact disk of guitar works by Spanish and Latin American composers. He has directed Jacobs Guitar Academy since 2000.

For more information, please contact musicsp@indiana.edu.

Spring 2022 Youth program

The Jacobs Guitar Academy will run from Monday, January 10–Friday, April 29, 2022.

Regular Options

Taught by qualified instructors. For newcomers or returning students up to age 12.

One 30 min. lesson per week - $315
Two 30 min. lessons per week - $625
One 45 min. lesson per week - $465
Two 45 min. lessons per week - $925
One 60 min. lesson per week - $615

Advanced Options

Taught exclusively by Atanas Tzvetkov, director. Only for newcomers or returning students up to age 12.

One 30 min. lesson per week (only for newcomers or returning students up to age 12) - $360
Two 30 min. lessons per week - $715
One 45 min. lesson per week - $525
Two 45 min. lessons per week - $1,045
One 60 min. lesson per week - $715
Ensemble/Group Lesson Package* - $100

Please contact Atanas Tzvetkox (avtsvetk@indiana.edu) for required course authorization.

Registration

All Guitar Academy applications are completed online. There is no paper application available. Click the link below to go the registration website. Your email is your user name. Create a password and retain for future access to the account. You can complete the payment process with a credit card or check following the instructions on the application.

Registration Fee: Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $15

Spring 2022 Adult program

The Jacobs Guitar Academy will run from Monday, January 10–Friday, April 29, 2022.

Beginning Guitar

Beginning guitar class Level 1 - 8 weeks - $157
Beginning guitar class Level 2 - 8 weeks - $157
Beginning guitar class Level 1 or 2 - 16 weeks - $304

Intermediate Guitar

Intermediate guitar class Level 1 - 8 weeks - $157
Intermediate guitar class Level 2 - 8 weeks - $157
Intermediate guitar class Level 1 or 2 - 16 weeks - $304

Flamenco Guitar

Flamenco Guitar class Level 1 - 8 weeks - $168
Flamenco Guitar class Level 2 - 8 weeks - $168
Flamenco Guitar class Level 1 or 2 - 16 weeks - $330

Adult Individual Guitar Lessons Packages

2 Lessons - $104
4 Lessons - $204
8 Lessons - $400
12 Lessons - $588
16 Lessons - $768

Registration

Registration Fee: Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $15