OAcademy
Music Conservatory

Reinvented for the modern musician.

The Global Artist Diploma

OAcademy is a conservatory built for the realities of today’s music world.

Rising-career artists train with leading soloists, principals, conductors, composers, and industry professionals through flexible, technology-enabled learning paired with in-person residencies.

The experience combines elite artistic training, practical career development, and powerful global networks to prepare musicians for dynamic futures on stage and beyond.

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Divisions

21st Century Career Path

OAcademy approaches conservatory training differently.

Technology connects emerging artists wherever they live with mentors at the highest levels of the music world.

The Global Artist Diploma combines a dynamic digital curriculum with in-person residencies around the world.

The learning journey is fast, focused, and responsive to today’s field, preparing fellows for professional success and long-term artistic impact.

“OAcademy opens doors.”

Anne Akiko Meyers

Residencies

All-Star Faculty

Building a resilient career in music means learning from standout leaders shaping the field’s future.
OAcademy brings together the world’s greatest solo artists, principals, conductors, composers, and industry professionals to form one of the world’s most dynamic conservatory faculties.

“I can only think of one word to describe mentoring at OAcademy: proud.”

Martin Schippers — Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Why OAcademy?

OAcademy is tailored to the evolving needs of today’s sector:

World-class
World-class
Small studios with personalized attention. →
Accessible
Accessible
Open to top talents from around the world. →
Efficient
Efficient
A flexible format designed for working musicians. →
Good value
Good value
A fraction of the cost of traditional conservatories. →
Innovative
Innovative
Relevant skills development for resilient careers. →
Relevant
Relevant
Training focused on professional artistic practice. →
Networked
Networked
Connecting fellows to lifelong webs of support. →
Global
Global
Learning from leading faculty across all continents. →
Hybrid
Hybrid
Pairing digital instruction with in-person residencies. →
Visionary
Visionary
Preparing artists to navigate a changing field. →

Apply to the 2027 Cohort

Join a select community of top global fellows building careers on the world’s leading stages.
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Fellowship Journey

OAcademy graduates win elite positions, succeed in major competitions, build resilient careers, and help shape the future of music.

Julián Gil Rodríguez | Violin
Julián Gil Rodríguez | Violin
London Symphony Orchestra
Élisabeth Pion | Piano
Élisabeth Pion | Piano
Honens Gold Laureate
Ángela Contreras | Double Bass
Ángela Contreras | Double Bass
Mariinsky Orchestra
Aristo Sham | Piano
Aristo Sham | Piano
Van Cliburn Competition Winner
Hugo Valverde | French Horn
Hugo Valverde | French Horn
The MET Opera
Dmytro Choni | Piano
Dmytro Choni | Piano
Van Cliburn Competition Medalist
Núria Comorera Nosàs | Cello
Núria Comorera Nosàs | Cello
Liceu Opera Orchestra
Kelly Zimba Lukić | Flute
Kelly Zimba Lukić | Flute
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Barak | Trumpet
Daniel Barak | Trumpet
Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec
Lehua Lanzilotti | Composer
Lehua Lanzilotti | Composer
Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Jeremy Epp | Percussion
Jeremy Epp | Percussion
Detroit Symphony Orchestra

“OAcademy fellows demonstrate such artistry and professionalism. Proud to serve.”

Elizabeth Hainen — Philadelphia Orchestra

The Global Artist Diploma Experience

“OAcademy is the answer.”

Yo-Yo Ma
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