The school
40 teachers and 600 students from all over the world
The School trains and develops amateurs of all ages and levelsand students undergoing vocational trainingand professional musiciansfuture conductors as part of a vocational training programme launched in January 2024 and led by Mathieu Herzog.
The Rachmaninoff Conservatoire has been providing excellent teaching for 100 years in the learning tradition of the Russian schoolThe aim is to bring together high standards, pleasure and sharing in the fields of music, dance and singing.
An international dimension, a particular vision of management and exemplary values in teaching are the foundation of the institution's added value.
The courses are provided in French, English or Russian within its historic site, the private mansion at 26 avenue de New York, in 12 studios adapted to different music and dance.
Students have free access to the studios* outside their private lessons, to practise their instrument.
The conservatory is also equipped withan entirely new fleet of instruments in 2020.
(*) By prior arrangement and subject to studio availability.
12 studios dedicated to music and dance practice
Individual and team disciplines
Piano
Private lessons for all ages and all levels. Master classes with great masters.
Violin
Private lessons for all ages and all levels. Master classes with great masters.
Cello
Private tuition,
all ages and all levels.
Harp
Private lessons for all ages and levels.
Traditional instruments
Balalaika. Individual lessons for all ages and levels and ensemble music.
Saxophone
Individual courses
Lyrical song
One-to-one lessons for all ages and levels.
Current music vocals
One-to-one lessons for all ages and levels.
Musical training for children and adults
Group lessons in academic cycles from levels 1 to 3.
Chamber music
Group lessons.
From cycle 2 level.
Adult choir
Group lessons, intermediate and advanced levels.
Children's choir
Group lessons in level 1 academic cycle and off-cycle.
Jazz piano & improvisation
Individual courses
Harmony
Group lessons in academic and non-academic cycles.
Composition
Group lessons in academic and non-academic cycles.
Beat making and composing with AI
Group lessons for groups of 5 intermediate-level students.
Classical dance for children and adults
Group lessons at all levels.
Adult modern dance
Beginners, intermediate and advanced group lessons.
Flute
Private lessons for all ages and levels.
Since January 2024
orchestral conducting class
Comprehensive training for professional musicians headed by Chef Mathieu Herzog.
This course is eligible for continuing professional development funding.
The programme includes 144 hours of training over 3 days of 6 hours each per month for 10 months.
- A theory day every fortnight
- 1 day per month of conducting practice with 2 pianists, a string ensemble or accompanied opera singers
- Two conductors in concert.
From October 2024
QUARTET AND TRIO CLASSES
Comprehensive training for professional musicians conducted by Quatuor Ebene violinist Gabriel Le Magadure.
This course is eligible for continuing professional development funding.
To learn and perfect the art of the string quartet and trio, with the aim of developing a long-term career for the ensembles selected. To train and prepare trainees for national and international competitions.
The programme includes 160 hours of training, 4 half-days a month for 10 months.
- Theoretical aspects
- Playing the instrument and mastering the ensemble
- Mental preparation
English (UK) 
Français 
Русский