OAcademy
Music Conservatory, Reinvented.
The Global Artist Diploma
OAcademy is a conservatory built for the realities of today’s music world. Rising career artists connect with leading performers and mentors across the field through flexible, technology-enabled learning.
The experience combines elite artist training, practical career development, and powerful networks of support that prepare musicians for dynamic careers on stage and beyond.
Divisions
21st Century Conservatory
OAcademy approaches conservatory training differently.
Technology connects emerging artists wherever they live with faculty at the highest levels of the music world.
The experience combines a dynamic digital curriculum with in-person residencies around the world.
The learning journey moves quickly and responds to the realities of today’s field, preparing fellows for day-to-day success and long-term impact.
“OAcademy uses technology to open doors”
Orchestra Institute Residency 2026
Lusławice, Poland
The Orchestra of the Americas gathers at the Penderecki Centre for European Music in a week of rehearsal, collaboration, and artistic exchange with global faculty.
Orchestra Institute Residency 2025
Monterrey, Mexico
The Orchestra of the Americas is hosted by ESMDM for a week of artistic development with soloists Charles Yang and Gabriela Jiménez, alongside conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Orchestra Institute Residency 2024
All-Star Faculty
“I can only think of one word: proud to be mentoring OAcademy fellows.”
Why OAcademy?
OAcademy is designed for the realities of today’s music world:
Fellowship Journey
“OAcademy fellows demonstrate such professionalism and artistic awareness. Proud to serve.”
The Global Artist Diploma Experience
Train in small dedicated studios
led by principals from the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Grow through interactive masterclasses with leading figures
including Augustin Hadelich, Leonard Slatkin, Sarah Willis, Rafael Payare, and many others.
Join a global cohort
of artists from 30+ countries, building networks across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Develop practical career skills
ranging from portfolio development and audition technique to career entrepreneurship.
Learn through live digital instruction
with leading mentors regardless of location.
Attend in-person residencies guided by renowned artists
from Yo-Yo Ma to Charles Yang.
Earn a Global Artist Diploma in six months
built to accelerate a professional music career.
“OAcademy is the answer.”