For 200 years the Royal Academy of Music has been at the forefront of musical performance and education

We welcome the finest students from around the world to learn and perform alongside globally renowned artists, ensuring they benefit from a music-making environment of the highest quality.

Side-by-Side

The Kaleidoscope Ensemble play with Academy students

For over 20 years, our professional Side-by-Side projects have played a unique and indispensable role in high-level musical training at the Academy.

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Learning with Legends

Barbara Hannigan conducts on stage alongside Academy students

We are proud to welcome some of the world’s finest artists to work with our students on masterclasses and performance projects.

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Exchanges

Elton John and Jonathan Freeman-Attwood stand in ceremonial robes

The Sir Elton John Global Exchange Programme enables students from top conservatoires across the world to take part in educational exchanges with the Academy.

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Recording Opportunities

Two engineers work at the mixing console in the Academy's recording room

For 25 years we have had commercial recordings at the Academy, providing our students with the tools to release their music into the world.

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Open Academy

Open Academy at Netley Primary School

Open Academy, our community and participation department, works with around 6,000 people beyond our enrolled students and staff each year while helping our existing students to find and develop skills in their music-making.

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200 Pieces

A major initiative of our Bicentenary, 200 PIECES was conceived by Philip Cashian, Head of Composition, as an opportunity to look forward and take music into the future.

Bicentenary Scholars

The integrated Bicentenary scholarship programme provides artists with an experience of exceptional quality, sustainability and belonging here at the Academy.