Organ Education

Lessons

Private Lessons in Organ performance, Improvisation, Church music, and Theatre organ

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Part Time Study: Project Based

Bring a project you would like to work on! This student learned to re-leather pouchboards from his own instrument.

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Learn from Established Organ Builders

Jeffrey Dexter, Vice President and Tonal Director at Schantz Organ Company, shows seminar students the inner-workings of a Schantz keyboard and the Assembly Room.

Part Time Study: Applied Lessons

Want to take organ lessons? Whether you have a month, a week, or an hour, we can accommodate you.

Full Time Study: Now Accepting Applications

A two-year organ technician certificate program focusing on hands-on training. Curriculum includes classroom, lab, and applied studies. Opportunities to learn with experienced organ builders. Submit your application today!

Our Next Event: Advanced Electricity and the Pipe Organ Seminar

We are pleased to bring four of the leading pipe organ control system experts to you in this Advanced Electricity in the Pipe Organ Seminar hosted at Kegg Pipe Organbuilders. Representatives from Peterson, Syndyne, IOTI, and SSOS will share knowledge and tips for installation, troubleshooting and repair, and other insights into their unique brands. Space is limited and we already have several spots filled. Inquire today if you are interested: info@americanorganacademy.com. We hope to see you there!

Our Vision

The AOA is a new educational model for a changing world, inspiring the generation that will move the pipe organ into the future by offering competitive, versatile, adaptive studies that honor the past while embracing the present.

Our Mission

The American Organ Academy’s Mission is to educate students interested in pipe organ professions by providing a truly unique, multi-faceted curriculum with practical, hands-on training leading to rewarding and sustainable careers.