A Cappella Academy

What A Cappella Academy does

A Cappella Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that delivers contemporary vocal music education programs. It runs three core offerings: a 10-day intensive residential summer camp (Academy 2026) at Pitzer College in Claremont, California for students ages 12-18; a year-round ensemble (Academy Choir Los Angeles, ACLA) rehearsing in Studio City, CA; and a three-day professional development course (Grad School) for music educators ages 21+. Tuition is $2,950 for the summer program (including dorms and meals), $1,500 per year for ACLA, and $950 for Grad School, with a $25 application fee (waived for early-bird applicants) and financial aid available. Approximately 50% of students receive scholarship support, funded through tax-deductible donations and crowdfunding campaigns such as Givebutter.

The organization's underlying technology is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API, and no AI components. Operations are supported through a Squarespace-hosted website, YouTube and Spotify channels for content distribution, ACTIVE Network for camper registration, Eventbrite for showcase tickets, and standard social media (Instagram, TikTok) alongside an email newsletter. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online applications and video auditions uploaded to YouTube. The go-to-market is event-driven, with annual enrollment cycles anchored by an early-bird deadline of January 1 and a final deadline of February 8 for the 2026 summer program.

A Cappella Academy employs 12 staff and operates with a lean structure. Its value proposition rests on GRAMMY-, Emmy-, and CARA-winning faculty, a 500+ alumni network with documented outcomes in ICHSA/ICCA competitions, Broadway, film/TV, and vocal competition shows, and an international applicant base spanning 30+ countries. The organization is headquartered in the Greater Los Angeles area, with a mailing address in Anaheim, California, and has no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, M&A activity, or patents.

Name

A Cappella Academy

Legal name

A Cappella Academy

Website

https://acappellacademy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Cappella Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a 10-day residential summer vocal music program, a year-round ensemble, and a short professional development course for music educators, serving vocalists ages 12-18 and adult educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMANAE

Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Music Education (Instrumental & Vocal)

SECONDARYEDAMALAJ

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMANAC

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Music Education (Instrumental & Vocal)

Keywords

• Vocal music education
• Summer music programs
• A cappella training
• Youth vocal coaching
• Music educator development

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Academy Summer Program Tuition: Full tuition for the 10-day intensive summer program is $2,950, which includes dorm room lodging and all meals. This is a one-time fee per camper per summer session.
2. ACLA Annual Tuition: Academy Choir Los Angeles (ACLA) charges $1,500 per year for the year-round ensemble program with rehearsals September through June. Financial aid is available.
3. Grad School Program Fee: 3-day professional development program for music educators costs $950, which does not include food and lodging.
4. Donations and Scholarship Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization accepts tax-deductible donations and runs crowdfunding campaigns for scholarship funding. Each year roughly 50% of students require financial aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A Cappella Academy sells residential and year-round vocal music education programs centered on contemporary a cappella. The flagship Academy 2026 is a 10-day intensive summer camp (July 3-13, 2026) at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA for ages 12-18, with tuition of $2,950 including dorm lodging and meals. It is complemented by Academy Choir Los Angeles (ACLA), a $1,500/year ensemble program, and Grad School, a $950 three-day professional development course for music educators ages 21+.

Product overview

A Cappella Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering vocal music education programs. The primary offerings include Academy 2026 (a 10-day intensive summer camp for ages 12-18), Academy Choir Los Angeles (a year-round ensemble program), and Grad School (professional development for music educators). The organization also operates a scholarship fund providing financial aid to approximately 50% of its students. Additional resources include sheet music arrangements published by staff and alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academy Choir: Los Angeles (ACLA): An ensemble that fuses pop a cappella and modern choral singing, open to vocalists ages 12-18 in the greater Los Angeles/Southern California area.
• Grad School

Products and services

• Academy 2026 An intensive 10-day residential summer vocal music program for students ages 12-18, held at Pitzer College in the greater Los Angeles area, covering singing, beatboxing, arranging, music direction, songwriting, engineering, and production. Open to applicants globally with no prior choir experience or music reading required.
• Academy Choir Los Angeles (ACLA) A year-round ensemble program that fuses pop a cappella and modern choral singing for vocalists ages 12-18 in the greater Los Angeles/Southern California area, with weekly Sunday rehearsals in Studio City, CA.
• Grad School A three-day professional development crash course in pop a cappella for music educators ages 21+, including observation, mentoring, and group rehearsal opportunities during the Academy youth session.
• Scholarship Fund Financial aid program offering full scholarships, partial scholarships, and travel stipends to admitted campers based on need, supported by tax-deductible donations and crowdfunding campaigns.
• Arrangements/Sheet Music Sheet music arrangements published by A Cappella Academy and alumni, available for purchase, including works by Academy Choir, James Rose, Maryanne Muglia, and Tehillah Alphonso.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ alumni achieving success in vocal music including ICHSA and ICCA victories, Broadway, film/TV soundtracks, and vocal competition shows

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• School of Rock: Multi-location youth music education franchise offering performance-based instrumental and vocal lessons across the US. Comparable to A Cappella Academy as a youth-focused music education brand, but serves a much wider age range and genre mix through a franchised in-person model.
• Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program: Residential summer music intensive at Berklee College of Music for high school and college-age musicians covering vocals, songwriting, and production. Comparable to A Cappella Academy as a high-touch residential summer music program, but much broader in genre and significantly larger in scale.

Others

• Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA): Nonprofit organization supporting contemporary a cappella through education, resources, and competitions including ICHSA and ICCA. Comparable to A Cappella Academy as a key ecosystem enabler in the same contemporary a cappella niche whose competitions (ICHSA/ICCA) anchor the academy's alumni outcomes.
• National Association for Music Education (NAfME): US professional association representing music educators and supporting school music programs. Comparable to A Cappella Academy as part of the broader music education ecosystem, with overlapping audiences (music educators) served through the academy's Grad School program.

Direct peers

• Idyllwild Arts Academy: Pre-college boarding arts school and summer arts program in California offering intensive training in music, theatre, and visual arts. Comparable to A Cappella Academy as a pre-college arts intensive serving talented teens.
• Interlochen Arts Academy: Pre-college residential arts intensive for high school musicians and vocalists held on a dedicated campus in Michigan. Highly comparable to A Cappella Academy as a pre-college music summer/boarding program targeting motivated teen artists.
• Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: Residential summer arts camp in Michigan offering intensive programs in music, dance, and visual arts for school-age campers. Highly comparable to A Cappella Academy as a residential summer arts intensive targeting pre-college students.

Regional players

• Los Angeles Children's Chorus: Premier youth choral training organization based in Los Angeles serving school-age singers. Comparable to A Cappella Academy as a regionally focused youth vocal training program in the same LA market, though classical rather than contemporary in orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@acappellacademy/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-cappella-academy

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