We Offer
WORLD CLASS MENTORING & INSTRUCTION
Your instruction goes beyond just applied lessons. You’ll strengthen your musicianship, career mindset and performance skills while receiving the utmost attention and support from our dedicated faculty. You’ll also have access to renowned performers through masterclasses and concerts both on and off campus.
MUSICAL COLLABORATION
Any strong performance career must include networking and collaborative performance. You’ll have opportunities to study in small and large guitar groups as well as collaborate with fellow musicians throughout the School of Music & Theater. This may even include recording and engineering projects through our Sonic Arts and Music Production (SAMP) program.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
We encourage performing as much as possible. Opportunities abound through the Portland area. Guitar area students also travel to regional festivals and competitions where you can put your skills to the test.
INSTRUMENT LIBRARY
The guitar area houses a large collection of classical, steel-string, and electric guitars, as well as more unique plucked instruments including a lute and 19th century replica guitar. Performance majors have access to these instruments at any point during their studies at PSU. If you have a gig or special interest that requires something extra, our collection is worth considering.