Music Study Abroad Programs | GoAbroad.com

Studying music abroad is certainly not limited to instruction in a university classroom. There are conservatories, music academies, recording studios, record labels, opera houses, symphony halls, and countless other musical institutions that are prime locations to study music abroad. Depending on your interests and the willingness of your home institution to offer academic credit for a non-traditional education experience, you might consider a music internship for hands-on learning and the chance to see how music functions in a real-world context beyond the ivory towers of a university, or even a music-focused volunteer program to enhance your own musical abilities by leading workshops and teaching young people, while also experiencing the power of music for education, social change, and development. 

Every destination has its own unique traditions and musical offerings and you will want to choose where to study based on your specific interests, language abilities, and the strength of instruction in your instrument. However, some of the best countries to study music abroad are:

Ghana, where music is integrated into every aspect of life and the University of Ghana has direct ties to the National Theatre, which is one of the foremost performance venues in the country;

Italy, where musicians have the unique opportunity to study opera in its birthplace and dive into a thriving jazz and rock scene in big cities like Rome;

Brazil, where recognizable styles like samba, bossa nova, and choro can be heard daily, and cities like Salvador boast an eclectic blending of styles inspired by the African influence brought by slaves centuries ago;

India, where popular musicians such as the Beatles have retreated to study with masters, and where each region has its own distinct musical style and dozens of unique instruments.

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