Popular Music Conservatory

Not just lessons. Not just classes. This is where artists are built.

The Popular Music Conservatory is a pre-professional training program for serious musicians entering high school in Fall 2026—designed for artists ready to go deeper, work harder, and develop in a real-world, industry-focused environment.

Students don’t just learn music.

They create, collaborate, perform, and produce—building the skills and identity required of today’s modern artist.

Students leave this program prepared for live performances, auditions, recording opportunities, and continued development as confident, versatile artists.

Program Overview:

The Popular Music Conservatory offers focused training in performance, songwriting, and production, combining technical development with real-world application.

Students choose a primary track and train in a collaborative, conservatory-style environment that mirrors the professional music industry.

All pathways participate in:
Theory/Aural Skills, Songwriting 1A
Keyboard Proficiency, Production 1A

Instrumentalists participate in:
Tuesday & Thursday | Pop Music Performance

Songwriters and Producers participate in:
Writing Lab, Studio Lab, Collab Lab

Application

Interested in applying to OC Music and Dance’s Classical Music Conservatory?
Now accepting application for Fall 2026. Apply today for priority consideration.

Video Portion:
-Submit a link (YouTube preferred) to clear video recordings of your performance(s)
-Ensure good audio quality and visible performance technique

Written Portion:
-Provide a short written response (100-200 words unless otherwise stated) based on the prompt of the track you are applying for.