Gabriela Ortiz
Composing Studio
The 6-month Global Artist Diploma in Composition.
About the Fellowship
The Global Artist Diploma
A professional pathway for composers building international careers.
The OAcademy Artist Diploma is a fast-track professional certificate for rising artists navigating today’s music field.
Across 24 weeks, fellows develop original works, refine their artistic identity, strengthen professional materials, and gain a deeper understanding of the composition sector, from commissions and publishing to branding, contracts, and long-term career strategy.
Fellows graduate with:
- Professional recordings of original works developed with leading musicians
- A strengthened creative voice shaped through mentorship with Gabriela Ortiz and guest faculty
- A polished portfolio for commissions, residencies, applications, and industry opportunities
- A global network of composers, performers, mentors, and arts leaders
- A stronger platform for the next stage of an international composing career
The Experience
Interactive sessions with leading composers focused on craft, artistic process, and creative development.
Career seminars covering publishing, branding, contracts, commissions, SEO, artist statements, and portfolio strategy.
Conversations with agents, publishers, artistic planning leaders, and professionals across the contemporary music sector.
Structured opportunities to build relationships with composers, performers, mentors, and creative leaders across the OAcademy network.
Focused support around professional positioning, artistic identity, and the practical realities of sustaining a composing career.
Access to OAcademy’s broader masterclass environment and international ecosystem of performers and faculty.
Development of original works with professional performers, culminating in professional recordings.
An immersive Maryland residency with Gabriela Ortiz, including workshops, rehearsals, mentorship, and artistic exchange.
Who Should Apply
The Gabriela Ortiz Composing Studio is built for classically trained composers ready to refine their craft, expand their network, and move with greater confidence within the composition field.
Created by leading composers and guided by Gabriela Ortiz, the Studio supports innovative early-career composers from around the world.
Open to 12 composers of any nationality and background.
“The Gabriela Ortiz Composing Fellowship gave me the comfort that comes from having a sense of community, and the OAcademy journey gave me the confidence that comes from having a sense of direction.”