OAcademy
Music Conservatory
Reinvented
for the modern musician
Welcome to OAcademy
OAcademy redefines music education for the demands of the real world. We bring together top-rising musicians, the world’s best mentors, and leading global institutions to nurture the talent of tomorrow. OAcademy provides a toolkit that empowers artists with the job skills, cross-cultural connections, and support networks needed to make a lasting mark on the future.
Our approach
OAcademy is different from other top music conservatories.
We use technology to connect emerging artists – wherever they are – to star faculty at the forefront of the music world.
We combine an immersive digital curriculum with short in-person retreats and residency opportunities across the globe.
The learning journey is fast-paced and responsive – relevant for day-to-day success and long-term impact, on-stage and beyond.
“OAcademy uses technology to open doors”
Orchestra residency 2025 unfolds in Mexico with a concert featuring soloists Gabriela Jiménez and Charles Yang
The Orchestra of the Americas returns to Mexico this 2025, where the vibrant city of Monterrey will host a week of musical exploration and artistic collaboration led by OAcademy Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Our Faculty
Winning today’s top artist jobs and using these to give back to society means learning from those who know how.
In most conservatories, the learning experience is guided by tenured lecturers whose career impact doesn’t extend beyond practice room walls.
At OAcademy, a dynamic network of global mentors, music sector leaders, and visionary coaches guide the hands-on journey for fellows.
“I can only think of one word: PROUD to be a part of mentoring OAcademy’s fellows”
Why OAcademy?
We’ve reinvented the music conservatory experience from the ground-up to make music training relevant to the opportunities of today and challenges of tomorrow.
10 ways OAcademy stands out
Entry defined by talent, not location
Fits busy schedule of artists-on-the-go
Eliminates high tuition & living costs
Focuses on outcomes via small studios
Imparts tools that help artists to impact
Cultivates skills for real-world job success
Connects top talents across cultures
Unites music’s best mentors in one space
Pairs digital access + in-person growth
Equips artists with a career compass
Your gateway to impact
“OAcademy fellows demonstrate such professionalism and artistic awareness. Proud to serve!”
Train within small dedicated studios
led by top global artists, from pianist Gabriela Montero to the principals of Concertgebouw, London Symphony, and other top ensembles
Participate in exclusive masterclasses
with icons like Augustin Hadelich, Leonard Slatkin, Sarah Willis, Rafael Payare, and countless more
Grow within a dynamic cohort of talented rising career artists
embodying the best of 30+ nations across the Americas, Europe, and beyond
Build an industry-ready toolkit
ensuring strong job futures, from portfolio development to audition preparation to global network support
Access the world’s most outstanding music resources from the convenience of home
studying with top mentors irrespective of location
Gather with peers for short in-person residencies
with artist icons ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to Gabriela Ortiz and Carlos Miguel Prieto
Earn an accelerated Artist Diploma in as little as six months
opening the doors to expanded career opportunities and impact
“OAcademy is the answer!”