Gabriela Ortiz
Composing Studio
Enhance your creative potential and jumpstart your composing career with an Artist Diploma.


OAcademy Artist Diploma
Tailored to the busy lives of rising musicians on-the-go, the OAcademy Artist Diploma is a fast-track professional certificate that prepares rising composers for the complex demands of an evolving performance industry.
The Gabriela Ortiz Composing Fellowship lasts 24 weeks, with group coursework from January to June 2025.
Fellows graduate with a high-quality recording of a new work for professional musicians, a portfolio of self-marketing materials, an international network of composers and change-making artists, and the resources to take the next step in their composition journey.
The experience
via a series of interactive masterclasses
on topics like publishing, branding and SEO, contracts, commissions, and many more
+ workshop your resume and artist statement with professionals and peers
+ personal exposure to world-class composers and creatives through dedicated events with guests
+ lecture-discussions with leading agency representatives and artistic planning heads
join and observe OAcademy masterclass suite with world-class Faculty
and receive a professional recording of your final composition
during an immersive in-person residency in Maryland
Who should apply

The Gabriela Ortiz Composing Studio by OAcademy is a six-month, immersive journey leading up to an Artist Diploma. Designed by program Director Erin Busch (pictured right) in partnership with a range of career composers, and guided by Gabriela Ortiz, the curriculum best suits classically trained composers who wish to refine their craft, make connections, and deeply understand the composition sector and its place in the broader industry. The Studio is open to twelve innovative composers from around the world, from all walks of life, and any age.
"OAcademy gave me the comfort that comes from having a sense of community.
OAcademy gave me the confidence that comes from having a sense of direction".
Composing Fellowship
Contact & Help
If you have any questions about your application, please contact OAcademy Head of Learning Joana Boechat at apply@oacademy.live