Quality – Practice – Experience

quality Musical Leadership

Learn more about Maestro Tomas Koutnik and his passion for educating conductors through the Koutnik Academy.

Quality and practice first

About Koutnik Academy

Red Pinter in a Hand

Koutnik Academy, under the direction of Tomas Koutnik, has been a leading institution for educating aspiring conductors in the Czech Republic since 1995. With a focus on enhancing conducting skills and preparing students for the professional world, the academy is now opening worldwide.
Led by Tomas Koutnik, a highly respected personality of orchestral conducting, who is the head of the conducting department at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. As a mentor and supervisor, Tomáš uses his extensive expertise to guide students in improving their skills and mastering the complexity of the conducting profession.

Through our unique orchestral masterclass in Mariánské Lázně, have the opportunity to enter the real professional world of conducting and lead orchestral concerts with a professional orchestra, featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and other composers. We invite you to join our special program from September 9-14, 2024.

Since 1995, the academy has been a pillar of musical education in the Czech Republic, offering invaluable experiences through masterclasses and orchestral performances.

Legacy of Czech Conducting School

Our Journey

The Koutnik Academy was founded with a vision to inspire and train the next generation of conductors, following the legacy of Jiří Bělohlávek, Václav Neumann, Václav Talich and other world-renowned conductors.

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