The Global
Artist Diploma
Advanced career pathway for next-generation musicians
- 1:1 studio mentors
- Audition preparation
- Career development
- In-person residencies
- Star-led masterclasses
- Global access curriculum
Fellows in Action
Over six months, fellows work closely with principal players from leading international orchestras, renowned soloists, and working conductors and composers at the top of their fields.
The cohort is small and international, drawn from more than 40 countries.
The curriculum centers on advanced technique and musicianship, alongside audition preparation, media training, professional networking, and career development.
The immersive learning journey combines globally accessible live mentoring and coursework with in-person international residencies, giving Fellows close access to leading artists while building a powerful peer network of career professionals.
Orchestra Institute
Train with principals from The Royal Concertgebouw, London Symphony, and other top ensembles
Carlos Miguel Prieto
Conducting Fellowship
Prepare to helm professional orchestras and shape the future of stage leadership
Gabriela Montero
Piano Lab
Receive individualized mentoring and artistic guidance from one of today’s most dynamic soloists
Gabriela Ortiz
Composing Studio
Join a creative community of field-shaping composers and industry-leading mentors
Why OAcademy?
Impact on Fellows
The schedule involves approx. 6 hours of live group sessions per week, plus regular studio classes and independent practice.
* The Piano Lab runs on a curated individual schedule throughout 12 months.
All accepted fellows receive an OA bursary covering 70% of tuition.
Fellows pay only the remaining 30%.
Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship
Full tuition: $14,350 USD
OA bursary: - $10,050 USD
Fellow fee: $4,300 USD
Gabriela Ortiz Composing Studio
Full tuition: $13,170 USD
OA bursary: - $9,220 USD
Fellow fee: $3,950 USD
Leon Spierer Orchestra Institute
Full tuition: $10,700 USD
OA bursary: - $7,490 USD
Fellow fee: $3,210 USD
Gabriela Montero Piano Lab
Full tuition: $10,000 USD
OA bursary: - $7,000 USD
Fellow fee: $3,000 USD
Residencies are not required to complete the Diploma.
For Fellows applying for residencies, OAcademy covers core on-site costs, including shared accommodation, meals, and local transportation.
Fellows are responsible only for airfare and a small emergency insurance fee (normally around $100 USD).
Faculty Snapshot
Global Residencies
Get invited
Global candidates register interest in applying to join the 2027 cohort.
The Artist Diploma is open to musicians of any nationality and background already working in the field and ready for the mentorship, exposure, and development that takes a career to the next level.
Qualified registrants who are invited to apply receive detailed audition requirements.
The selection process for the Orchestra Institute and Piano Lab involves a follow-up interview with select candidates after receiving and evaluating their audition materials.
Fellowships are awarded on a rolling basis to top-scoring candidates.
Accepted Fellows must submit a tuition deposit to secure their place in the Cohort. Enrollment is confirmed only upon receipt of this payment. All tuition payments are nonrefundable.