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.

Youth Program

Spring 2021 - January 11–May 1, 2021

Regular Options (taught by qualified instructors)

One 30 min. lesson per week (only for newcomers or returning students up to age 12) - $315.00
Two 30 min. lessons per week - $625.00
One 45 min. lesson per week - $465.00
Two 45 min. lessons per week - $925.00
One 60 min. lesson per week - $615.00

Advanced Options (taught exclusively by Atanas Tzvetkov, director)

One 30 min. lesson per week for newcomers or returning students under the age of 12 - $360.00
Two 30 min. lessons per week - $715.00
One 45 min. lesson per week - $525.00
Two 45 min. lessons per week - $1,045.00
One 60 min. lesson per week - $715.00

Ensemble/Group

Ensemble is not included in the total tuition price.
One 60 min Ensemble/group lesson per week. Optional for newcomers. Ensemble and group lessons are recommended for returning students.

One Hour per Week - $100.00 per semester

Registration

All of our 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.

Adult program

Yearly rolling registration - August 1, 2020–July 31, 2021

Beginning Guitar

Beginning guitar class Level 1 - 8 weeks - $157.00
Beginning guitar class Level 2 - 8 weeks - $157.00
Beginning guitar class Level 1 or 2 - 16 weeks - $304.00

Intermediate Guitar

Intermediate guitar class Level 1 - 8 weeks - $157.00
Intermediate guitar class Level 2 - 8 weeks - $157.00
Intermediate guitar class Level 1 or 2 - 16 weeks - $304.00

Flamenco Guitar

Flamenco Guitar class Level 1 - 8 weeks - $168.00
Flamenco Guitar class Level 2 - 8 weeks - $168.00
Flamenco Guitar class Level 1 or 2 - 16 weeks - $330.00

Adult Individual Guitar Lessons Packages

2 Lessons - $104.00
4 Lessons - $204.00
8 Lessons - $400.00
12 Lessons - $588.00
16 Lessons - $768.00

Registration