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Music Academy

The Colburn Music Academy provides pre-college training  for exceptional, young classical musicians 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

Andrew Bain
Horn Faculty

Esteemed Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and faculty for Colburn’s Conservatory, Community School, and Music Academy

Martin Beaver
Violin and Chamber Music Faculty

First violin of the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet and internationally recognized violinist

Clive Greensmith
Cello and Chamber Music Faculty

Clive Greensmith has held the position of principal cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and was the cellist of the Tokyo String Quartet for fourteen years.

Fabio Bidini
Piano Faculty and Carol Colburn Grigor Piano Chair

One of the most important pianists and pedagogues who has won many top prizes worldwide