The Colburn Music Academy provides pre-college training for exceptional, young Classical Musicians like you, who want to dedicate themselves to the art form.. We help you reach your full artistic potential and give you a musical foundation that is essential to a thriving career in music.
My time at the Colburn Music Academy was pivotal in shaping me as a musician. The inspiring lessons, supportive environment, and performance opportunities all contributed to a deeply enriching experience for me. Benett Tsai, cello, class of ‘20
My time at the Colburn Music Academy was pivotal in shaping me as a musician. The inspiring lessons, supportive environment, and performance opportunities all contributed to a deeply enriching experience for me.
Our comprehensive curriculum includes private instruction with top faculty, studio classes and chamber music, music theory and history, and ear training, as well as enrichment studies in career development and personal presentation skills. Students perform regularly, both on campus and throughout Los Angeles, and participate in master classes. Alumni have gone on to study at top music schools, including Juilliard, the Curtis Institute of Music, and the Colburn Conservatory of Music.
If you would like to be added to our database, you may complete our Music Academy Inquiry Form. Once submitted, we may notify you of special events or deadlines using the information that you provide to us on the Music Academy Inquiry Form.
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Winner of the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall, Anton Nel continues to tour internationally as recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician, and teacher.
One of the most important pianists and pedagogues who has won many top prizes worldwide
Tatjana Masurenko’s major objective in her musical career has been the further development of the viola as a solo instrument which also explains her commitment to contemporary music.
Michaela Eremiasova (composer, educator, songwriter, producer), is a receiver of the ASCAP Foundation Rudolf Nissim Prize among various other music awards.