Prepare for your career as a professional musician with instruction in performance practices from four centuries of music from around the globe. In Steinhardt’s unparalleled performing and recording facilities, you’ll work with renowned artists representing diverse traditions of pedagogy and performance, developing your personal artistry and acquiring the skills required to succeed after graduation.
Bachelor of Music
String Studies
Explore rich liberal arts offerings as part of your professional musical training. Traditional coursework and innovative electives prepare you to navigate today’s musical landscape.
Master of Music
String Studies
Hone your technique and knowledge of the repertoire, mentoring with world-renowned artists and taking advantage of unique performance opportunities.
Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
Artist Diploma
Instrumental Performance
Ideal for advanced students and professionals preparing for a career in performance, this post-master’s artist diploma helps you continue to develop your technique and musicianship.
Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications
Doctor of Musical Arts
Music Performance
Prepare for a lifelong career in music as a collegiate educator or top level performer in the Steinhardt DMA program.
Doctor of Philosophy
Music Performance and Composition: Performers
Conduct cutting-edge research, perform on stage at NYU and throughout New York City, and study with world-renowned artists.
Meet Priscilla Tam
Priscilla Tam, a fourth-year undergraduate violin student at NYU Steinhardt, shares her experience in the String Studies program. She discusses her journey of expanding her skills by learning a second instrument, the viola, her role as concertmaster, and the sense of community she has found within the instrumental area. Additionally, she reflects on the opportunities to collaborate with diverse ensembles, broadening her musical perspective and performance experience.
Questions
For more information, please contact mpap-string-studies@nyu.edu