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Music Academy

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

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.

Music Academy Inquiry Form

Meet Our Faculty

Michaela Eremiasova, PhD
Music Theory and Aural Skills Faculty

Michaela Eremiasova (composer, educator, songwriter, producer), is a receiver of the ASCAP Foundation Rudolf Nissim Prize among various other music awards.

JoAnn Turovsky
Harp Faculty

Winner of numerous awards and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Harp Society

Henry Gronnier
Chair, String Department, Violin Faculty, Chamber Music Faculty

Henry Gronnier is a founding member and first violinist of the Rossetti String Quartet. Early musical studies took place at the Conservatoire in his native town of Saint Quentin, France, where he was awarded the Premier Prix in both piano and violin.

Steven Spooner

At the very forefront of American pianists, critics and audiences have unanimously hailed the distinctive and compelling performances of pianist Steven Spooner.