Guitar Academy

Jacobs Guitar Academy

Monday, August 29 – Friday, December 16, 2022

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. The Guitar Academy teaches all styles; this includes classical, flamenco, pop, rock, and alternative!

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@iu.edu.

Youth program

Regular options

Newcomers or Returning Students up to Age 12:
30-minute lessons (1/week) - $390
Newcomers or Returning Students up to Age 12:
30-minute lessons (2/week) - $780
45-minute lessons (1/week) - $565
45-minute lessons (2/week) - $1,130
60-minute lessons (1/week) - $735

Advanced options

Newcomers or Returning Students up to Age 12:
30-minute lessons (1/week) - $420
Newcomers or Returning Students up to Age 12:
30-minute lessons (2/week) - $840
45-minute lessons (1/week) - $595
45-minute lessons (2/week) - $1,190
60-minute lessons (1/week) - $765

Ensemble options

Ensemble/Group Lesson Package* - $120

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

Adult program

Beginning guitar

Level 1 (8-weeks) - $157
Level 2 (8-weeks) - $157
Level 1 or 2 (16-weeks) - $304

Intermediate guitar

Level 1 (8-weeks) - $157
Level 2 (8-weeks) - $157
Level 1 or 2 (16-weeks) - $304

Flamenco guitar

Level 1 (8-weeks) - $168
Level 2 (8-weeks) - $168
Level 1 or 2 (16-weeks) - $330

Adult Individual Guitar Lesson Packages

2 lessons - $112
4 lessons - $222
8 lessons - $436
12 lessons - $636
16 lessons - $832

How to apply

Eligibility: The Guitar Academy welcomes students of all ages, from children as young as 5, to those 18-years and older.
Application Process: To apply, please complete the online registration form. The Guitar Academy has a rolling registration.
Payment: Accepting payment via credit card or check. Please do not end checks or any other forms of payment to the Office of Jacobs Academy.