London Conducting Academy
An introduction from Denise Ham
Latest news
8 February 2022
Applications for the 2022/23 course are now open! The early applications deadline is 1st March. The course will take place from September 2022 to July 2023 at The Amadeus in Maida Vale, London. Register your interest here.
The year-long part-time course providing comprehensive training in the art and technique of conducting.


Led by Denise Ham, one of Europe's foremost teachers of conducting
Led by Denise Ham, one of Europe's foremost teachers of conducting Taught by Denise Ham HonARAM, GTCL, ARCM, LTCL, together with other distinguished tutors and soloists.

Fortnightly day-long sessions
Allows working musicians to access the benefits of a consistent and personal course of study alongside other work or study.

Comprehensive course
Including technique both with and without baton, based on the Toscanini-Barzin method; in-depth score study, rehearsal technique and orchestral psychology.

Work with performers in each session
Course accompanists, ensembles and soloists are present across the year. Learn from fellow students and observers.