Best music school and conservatories
Compare and rank top music schools and conservatories. Which institutions offer the best programs, faculty, and opportunities for musicians?
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Juilliard School
One of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatories, offering rigorous training in music, dance, and drama in New York City.
1Berklee College of Music
A leading contemporary music school in Boston known for jazz, popular music, film scoring, and music business programs.
2Royal College of Music
A renowned London conservatoire offering world-class training in classical performance, composition, and conducting since 1882.
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Manhattan School of MusicA top New York conservatory offering classical and jazz programs with strong orchestral training and performance opportunities.
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Curtis Institute of MusicA highly selective Philadelphia conservatory that offers tuition-free education to all admitted students, focusing on classical performance.
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Eastman School of MusicPart of the University of Rochester, Eastman is consistently ranked among the top music schools in the US for classical and contemporary studies.
6Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP)
France's national conservatory in Paris, one of Europe's most esteemed institutions for classical music and contemporary composition.
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New England ConservatoryOne of the oldest independent music schools in the US, located in Boston, with strong programs in classical, jazz, and contemporary improvisation.
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