The Real School of MusicPERFORMANCE
ACADEMY

Where Players Become Artists

Welcome to the the premier live performance track at The Real School of Music. Designed for motivated musicians ages 13–20, Performance Academy is an immersive, student-driven that program treats you like a real artist. Learn to launch a band, take complete creative control of your music, and experience what it takes to perform in the real world under the guidance of industry-experienced instructors.

Applications are now open! Placements begin September 8

PROGRAM FEATURES
Low-Stakes Placement Assessments
Ages 13 to 20
Flexible Two-Session Format
90-Minute focused rehearsal sessions
Weekly Private Lesson Co-Requisite
Monthly Guest-Professor Seminars
Monthly Instrument Skills Masterclasses:
Professional Recording Studio Block
Live Showcase Performance & Pro Concert Video

Choose the music. Build the show. Take the stage.

Your music, your vision.

At Performance Academy, the creative control belongs to you. Under the guidance of our expert instructors who act as active producers rather than directors, your band is responsible for curating the songs, mapping out set arrangements, designing stage transitions, and choosing the aesthetic.

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The full band experience, and more.

We have designed our rehearsals as focused 90-minute sessions where stuff gets done in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Get the real band experience of a relaxed social space to share with friends and pour your creative energy into making great music together.

From student to artist.

In today’s music industry you have to be a performer, a technician, and a promoter all in one. Through rotating guest seminars and instrument breakout classes, you will master vital industry skills: from commanding stage presence and live sound engineering to professional recording etiquette and portfolio building.

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Pricing

To get the absolute most out of your band development, multitrack recording, and performance cycles, we strongly encourage students to commit to the full academic year. 

Learn more about our lesson program

Recommended!
Full Academic Year Bundle

$3,500 (Save $200)

This is our recommended path for students who want the complete end-to-end band experience. 

Single Session Enrollment

$1,850

Enroll for a single semester (Session 1: September to January | Session 2: February to June).

HAVE A QUESTION?LET'S CHAT

info@therealschoolofmusic.com
(888)-881-7325
Andover, MA
Burlington, MA
Derry, NH
and Online
MON - FRI
12:00pm-9:00pm
SAT: 9:00am-6:00pm
SUN: CLOSED
*Hours may vary slightly by location