The Conservatory at NYPAA

The Conservatory at NYPAA is the flagship training ground of The MusicSquared Foundation, designed for serious performers ready to pursue their craft at the highest level. Offering both one-year and two-year diploma programs in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance and Multi-Disciplinary Performance, the Conservatory provides students with an immersive, conservatory-caliber experience rooted in discipline, artistry, and professional readiness.

Our curriculum is led by working professionals — Broadway actors, film and television veterans, choreographers, vocal coaches, and directors — who bring decades of experience into the classroom. Training covers the full spectrum of performance: acting for stage and screen, vocal technique, dance and movement, audition preparation, and career strategy. In addition, students participate in weekly practicums, workshops, and industry-facing projects that connect them directly with the realities of today’s performing arts landscape.

The Conservatory is more than classes: it is a structured progression of learning, practice, and performance. Students begin by developing technical mastery and core artistic skills, advance into collaborative projects and ensemble work, and conclude with a final showcase presented to invited industry professionals. Throughout, they receive one-on-one mentorship to refine their individual artistic identity and prepare for auditions, agent meetings, and professional opportunities.

True to the mission of The MusicSquared Foundation, every student is awarded both merit-based and need-based scholarships, ensuring that talent and dedication, not financial circumstance, determine who trains here. Beyond tuition relief, the Conservatory also connects students with support services such as housing resources, clothing assistance, and wellness guidance — because we recognize that thriving as an artist requires stability outside the classroom as well.

Graduates of the Conservatory leave not only with a diploma but also with the discipline, artistry, and industry connections required for sustainable careers in the arts. They join a community of performers who embody our guiding principle: Expanding Access. Elevating Talent.

At The Conservatory at NYPAA, we believe that talent deserves every opportunity to shine. Our work goes beyond technique — we nurture discipline, artistry, and resilience, while ensuring that no student is held back by circumstance. Through scholarships, mentorship, and comprehensive support, we create a pathway where creativity can flourish and futures can be built.

When students walk out of our classrooms and onto the world’s stages, they carry more than training — they carry the promise of a foundation that believes in them.