MODERN CONDUCTING ACADEMY
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The professional development conductors really need — and never got.
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MCA is a growing library of expert-led masterclasses covering conducting gesture, rehearsal technique, voice and instrument pedagogy, and leadership — built for real educators with real schedules.
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UPCOMING LIVE MASTERCLASS
Developing a Youth Choir Long-Term: 10 Practical Systems That Work
Jonas Rasmussen
Saturday, April 4th
REGISTER HEREMCA IS FOR YOU IF...
- Your ensemble isn't responding the way you hear it in your head
- You never had formal conducting training — or you did, and it didn't translate to the podium
- You want access to expert perspectives beyond your own degree program
- You need professional development hours that are actually useful
- You're curious, self-directed, and serious about getting better
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THE PROBLEM...
Most conductors were trained to know music deeply. Very few were taught how to communicate it physically, efficiently, and in real time.
The result: gifted musicians who over-explain in rehearsal, second-guess their gestures, and feel the gap between what they intend and what their ensemble hears.
MCA was built for exactly that gap.
Browse by what you need to solve.
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- Conducting Gesture — Clarity, efficiency, and physical intention on the podium
- Rehearsal Technique — Stop over-talking. Start getting results faster.
- Voice & Instrument Pedagogy — Know your ensemble from the inside out
- Leadership Skills — The human side of the podium
Built around how educators actually learn
- 45-75 minute masterclasses you can start, pause, and return to
- Assign specific lessons to your students or staff
- Track progress and earn completion certificates (counts toward PD hours at many institutions)
- Live masterclasses with Q&A — join in real time or watch the replay
- One login, all devices
HOW TO JOIN
Individual memberships start at a fraction of the cost of a single private lesson — and the library grows every month.
What members are saying — in their own words
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Dr. Charlene Archibeque
"Conductors of all ages and experiences can find solutions to fill in their personal rehearsal/conducting gaps through this amazing one on one program."
Linda Heikkila
"I am so excited about all of this training! I would never have access to this kind of information in such a great format."
Jacob Boland
“My favorite thing about MCA is that it’s not a huge time commitment. They are incredibly effective masterclasses that you can do any time."
Built by an educator,
for educators
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MCA was founded by Dr. Jaclyn Normandie. A conductor, music educator, and researcher with over 25 years in the field.
Every masterclass in the library is selected for pedagogical rigor and real-world applicability.
This isn't a content farm. It's a curated professional resource built by someone who has stood where you are standing
Professional development for your whole department — without the IP headaches.
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No complicated IP access needed. Just one universal sign-up link for your students or staff – each gets a personal account to track their own learning journey while accessing our full library of masterclasses.
Sign Up for School MembershipYour Questions Answered – Learn More About Our Offerings
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Your next rehearsal can be different.
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