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.

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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”

Anne Akiko Meyers

Orchestra Institute Residency 2026

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Orchestra Institute Residency 2025

Orchestra Institute Residency 2024

All-Star Faculty

Building a resilient career in music means learning from professionals who understand how the field works.

At OAcademy, a global network of leading artists, orchestra principals, and industry professionals guide fellows throughout the learning journey.

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“I can only think of one word: proud to be mentoring OAcademy fellows.”

Martin Schippers — Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Why OAcademy?

OAcademy is designed for the realities of today’s music world:

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. →

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Join a select community of mentors, music leaders, and peer artists shaping the future of the field.
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Fellowship Journey

OAcademy graduates win elite auditions, build strong careers, and help shape the future of music.

Recent Fellow Appointments

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

Elizabeth Hainen — Philadelphia Orchestra

The Global Artist Diploma Experience

“OAcademy is the answer.”

Yo-Yo Ma
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