Popular Music Conservatory

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

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.

Apply for Fall 2026

Applications are now open for priority consideration. Space is limited

Pathway Options
Vocals | Drums | Bass | Guitar | Keyboard | Songwriting | Production

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.

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Through weekly classes, ensemble work, and studio experience, students will:

  • Develop advanced technical and musical skills

  • Create original material and refine artistic identity

  • Gain real-world performance and recording experience

  • Collaborate with other serious young artists

  • Prepare for collegiate programs and professional pathway

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Instrumentalists

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Singer-Songwriters

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Producers

Students may specialize while also collaborating across tracks
—just like in real studio and performance settings.

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A woman with curly dark hair wearing glasses, a light blue patterned shirt, and multiple necklaces, singing into a microphone at a nighttime outdoor event under string lights.

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.

MEET OUR POPULAR MUSIC
ARTISTIC TEAM

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CHLOE WATSON

Chloe Watson is a vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator based in Southern California.

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NICK STONE

Nick Stone is a performer, songwriter, producer, and educator with a strong foundation in both academic and conservatory training.