Master of Music in Performance

Students further their performance expertise in one of five major instruments:

• Electric Bass
• Drum
• Guitar
• Keyboard
• Vocal

Successful completion of both a written thesis and graduate recital are required of all candidates pursuing a master’s degree in performance from Musicians Institute.

The Master of Music in Performance from Musicians Institute combines advanced performance training with additional study in both traditional and contemporary disciplines such as music history, theory, education, research skills, recording technology, production, business relations and online brand management, taking your bass skills to the highest level.

Master of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) Program

Learning Outcomes:

1. Perform, compose, record, and analyze the music of various contemporary genres, including Jazz, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues/Funk, Latin, and Pop with stylistic authenticity, technical accuracy, improvisational aptitude and creativity.

2. Demonstrate advanced comprehension within the following areas: technique, reading, improvisation, composition and arranging within the specified area of instrumental concentration.

3. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge within supportive areas including music history, theory, contemporary composition and arranging, audio recording, music business, and instrumental instruction.

4. Demonstrate technological proficiency within the areas of music notation, recording, performance, business and entrepreneurship.

5. Generate, and communicate research, (through scholarly writing and oral presentation) derived from the analysis of specific musical works, composers, performers, music’s role in shaping world culture, the creative process of artists in general, music education and business practice