The Future Artist Program
The Future Artists program participants will have the unique opportunity to meet and learn from today’s greatest artists, get inspired by legendary musicians, and share their experiences with peers. The participants will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in music, as well as enjoy all that Washington, DC, has to offer in their free time.
The program features the following classes
Ear Training and Music theory:
Through listening, discussion, and musical games, the participants will have a chance to discover the building blocks of music and how they fit together to create a story.
Music Appreciation and Music History:
In these sessions, participants will take a broad look into the history of various musical eras and their defining characteristics, meet a few historical figures and explore their legacy; discuss the importance of music and what it is that it brings to humanity.
Composition and Improvisation: These classes will give the participants a creative outlet and let them apply what they have learned in Ear Training and Music Theory.
Chamber Music
Each participant will receive two individual piano lessons each week
An opportunity to perform in our final recital
Academy Certificate
Sample Daily Schedule
Morning Session
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
Music Appreciation
Improvisation
Ear Training
Tuesday • Thursday
Music Theory
Storytelling Through Music
(Morning classes rotate in small groups to ensure active participation)
Midday Break
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Afternoon Session
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Rotating classes include:
Music Painting
Rhythm & Movement
Musical Games & Ear Development
Private Lessons*
Chamber Music Coaching*
*Private lessons and chamber coachings are scheduled individually for each student.
Tuition:$920 per session
Program Notes
Final class rotations and lesson times will be confirmed once enrollment is complete.
The schedule will be updated after the application period closes.
APPLY NOW
Application Deadline: April 25, 2026
Applicants must submit:
Completed online application form
A video recording consisting of one or two contrasting pieces of their choice
Application fee: $120 (non-refundable)
Applications are reviewed by faculty as they are received. Applicants will receive a decision within approximately 10–14 days of submitting a complete application.
Applications received after April 25 will be considered on a rolling basis, pending available space.

