Studio Heads
OAcademy Studios are a cornerstone of the learning experience. Each exclusive four-person studio pairs Fellows with a dedicated mentor in their field, creating a focused environment for artistic growth, technical refinement, and close professional guidance.
Studio Heads are drawn from the world’s leading concert stages as solo artists and ensemble leaders. Together, they give Fellows direct access to the experience, insight, and professional readiness needed to shape today’s music world.
Buffalo Philharmonic | Concertmaster
Mexico National Symphony Orchestra | Concertmaster
Joachim Competition | Winner
The MET Opera | Principal Viola
Mutter Virtuosi
The MET Opera | Assistant Principal Viola
London Symphony Orchestra | Principal Cello
Sony Artist
Stavanger Symphony | Co-Principal Cello
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Principal Bass
Paris Opera | Principal Bass
Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra | Principal Double Bass
Boston Symphony | Former Acting Principal Flute
Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Principal Flute
Berlin Classics Artist
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France | Principal Oboe
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Oboe
The MET Opera | Clarinet
London Symphony Orchestra | former Principal Clarinet
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Solo E-flat Clarinet
Rochester Philharmonic | former Principal Clarinet
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Solo Contrabassoon
Aubier International Trumpet Competition Winner
Warner Classics Artist
Deutsche Grammophon Artist
The MET Opera | former Horn
Munich Philharmonic | Principal Horn
The MET Opera | Horn
Czech Philharmonic | Horn
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Trombone
Philadelphia Orchestra | Principal Harp
Royal Academy Honoree
The MET Opera | Percussion
Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería | Principal Timpani
Latin Grammy Winner
North Carolina Symphony | Music Director
4x Grammy Award Winner