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OMI Workshops · Artistic development

Keep the musical conversation going.

Hands-on workshops with OMI artists throughout the year, for young musicians growing their artistry together and for emerging and professional musicians shaping a life in music.

An OMI artist leads a workshop for young musicians

Formats

Two ways to grow.

Every workshop is led by a professional artist or expert from the OMI network.

A faculty violinist and student rehearse together on stage
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall

Ensemble workshop

Rehearsing together.

Small groups rehearse chamber music with an OMI artist as coach, building the listening, communication, and shared decisions at the heart of every great ensemble.

An OMI artist talks with young musicians during a class

Career workshop

Beyond the stage.

Conversations and hands-on sessions for emerging and professional musicians on the creative and practical sides of a life in music, led by artists and experts who have built their own.

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Upcoming workshops

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Workshop FAQs

What happens in an ensemble workshop?

Small groups of students rehearse chamber music together with an OMI artist as their coach, working on listening, communication, and the shared decisions that bring a piece to life.

Who can join?

Pre-college and conservatory students on piano, strings, or winds. Details for each workshop, including level and instrumentation, are shared when registration opens.

Who are the career workshops for?

Advanced students preparing for a life in music, emerging artists, and working professionals who want to keep growing as musicians and as creative entrepreneurs.

I am a professional artist. Can I lead a workshop?

We would love to hear from you. Share your idea through Perform with OMI.

Can OMI bring a workshop to our school or studio?

Yes. Choose "Hosting a workshop" in the form below and tell us about your students.

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Tell us what you're curious about.

Register interest in joining a workshop, leading one, or bringing an OMI workshop to your school or studio.