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Get poured into by worldclass staff and teaching artists here in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.
3. Connect
Create a lifelong network of exceptional artists.
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We are focusted on cultivating artists of impact. What will yours be?
Music Academy was one of the most enriching summers of my life and gave me opportunities beyond my expectations.
I cannot think of a better place to learn, grow, create, and excel as young artists. The generosity and kindness form the teaching artists and staff is unmatched. I cannot recommend it enough.
The teaching artists not only provided an unparalleled level of experience and knowledge, but provided immense support for all fellows throughout the Festival.
Apply Here, Your life-changing experience at one of the top performance festivals in the country is waiting.
2. Attend
Get poured into by worldclass staff and teaching artists here in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.
3. Connect
Create a lifelong network of exceptional artists.
4. Leave a Lasting Mark
We are focusted on cultivating artists of impact. What will yours be?
Music Academy was one of the most enriching summers of my life and gave me opportunities beyond my expectations.
I cannot think of a better place to learn, grow, create, and excel as young artists. The generosity and kindness form the teaching artists and staff is unmatched. I cannot recommend it enough.
The teaching artists not only provided an unparalleled level of experience and knowledge, but provided immense support for all fellows throughout the Festival.
Campus parking is FREE for events and activities held at the Music Academy.
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Innovation Institute
Catalyzing change. Propelling boldly forward.
Fueling the pipeline for leadership in new ideas, projects, and programs in classical music and beyond.
Support for both alums and fellows to create solutions and solve problems
Embracing creativity, ideation, digital content, and leadership development
Uplifting and deploying the goldmine of skills that exceptionally talented artists have developed as classically trained musicians
Alumni Enterprise Awards
The annual Alumni Enterprise Awards(AEA) is a significant grant and business development program for trailblazing endeavors. A keystone of the Innovation Institute’s expanding, year-round offerings, Alumni Enterprise Awards provide significant financial and entrepreneurial support for projects designed to propel the classical music ecosystem boldly forward.
“I enjoy being immersed in music and surrounded by so many inspiring people. I also love that the Music Academy is open minded about pursuing different paths in the industry… I’m enjoying the Innovation Institute a lot.
2022 fellow Siri Storheim
Recent Summer Offerings
Alumni Enterprise Award winners worked with leaders/educators of Stanford’s d.school (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design) – Director of Executive Education Perry Klebahn and Lecturer Dr. Kathryn Velcich
Industry innovators sessions included Prototyping an Idea to Reality, Playing to your Audience, Tools for Developing Your Ideas, and Developing Projects that Engage Communities.
Intensive workshop with AEA winner/cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir and Musical America 2022 Conductor of the Year Teddy Abrams
Innovation teaching artists worked with Competition winners to produce creative recital presentations
Technology upgrades and enhancements in Hahn Hall to generate a platform for multi-media performances, recording, and streaming
Past Innovation Teaching Artists
Innovation Institute seminars are led by top-tier changemakers in music and business
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I cannot think of a better place to learn, grow, create, and excel as young artists. The generosity and kindness form the teaching artists and staff is unmatched. I cannot recommend it enough.2023 Fellow
The teaching artists not only provided an unparalleled level of experience and knowledge, but provided immense support for all fellows throughout the Festival.2023 Fellow
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