AN ONLINE SCHOOL BUILT BY BLUECOATS
A new era of learning
Decades of results
Bluecoats School of the Arts brings on-demand coursework, live virtual events, and one-on-one lessons to students of all skill levels, from around the world.
Real learning
All online
Bluecoats School of the Arts brings the best educators and designers in the world right to wherever (and whenever) you are.
Meet your new instructor
Jacob Collier - Grammy award winning composer & musician
Ralph Hardimon - world famous percussionist & educator
Roger Carter - Bluecoats Percussion Caption Head
Lindsay Kusmierczak - Bluecoats Colorguard Caption Head
Bryen Warfield, MM, Bluecoats Brass Instructor
Rosie Queen - Colorguard
Jon Vanderkolff - Tony & Emmy Award Winning Bluecoats Artistic Director
Guillermo Cisneros - Colorguard
Msgt. Tom Rarick - Bluecoats Composer & Percussion Arranger
Justin Johnson - Visual Instructor
Derek Gipson - Bluecoats Brass Caption Head
Jim Moore - Tony & Emmy Award Winning Bluecoats Choreographer & Designer
Kristen Eck - Brass
Samia Mooney - Movement
Kathy Pearson - Colorguard
Dr. Ryan Kilgore - Music & Percussion
Jarrod Huntley - Bluecoats Visual Caption Head
Greg Lagola - Acclaimed Fashion Designer & Bluecoats Costume Designer & Choreographer
Alex Bender, Broadway Star
Dr. Sarah Paradis, Trombone Professor
THREE WAYS TO LEARN
Live virtual learning events
Attend one of our live events jam packed with experts. These fun virtual learning events cater to all skill levels. We guarantee a good time with lots of learning and virtual connection!
Coursework on your own time
We’re building a library of on-demand courses that put world-renowned educators and instruction in the palm of your hand. Learn on your own time with annual access your courses.
Virtual private lessons
Now you can have a world-class private instructor in your house (almost…)! Learn from the very best instructors in the business on your own time. Payment is handled securely by us.
World class events in your living room
On-demand courses for everyone
Brass
We’re building an incredible library of brass education courses for many skill levels on all major instruments.
Percussion
Learn from the best in the biz, with courses that include marching and orchestral techniques at a variety of levels.
Colorguard
Want to spin like the Bluecoats colorguard? Our team is bringing our approach right to you at your own pace.
Dance
Whether you’re a musician, dancer, or colorguard performer, we have dance instruction from basics to advanced, just for you!
Even the grown-ups
School of the Arts isn’t just for high school and college performers, it’s for the adults too! We are developing course work for high school band directors, freelance designers, and instructors. The Bluecoats approach to design and education no secret, and we intend on keeping it that way!
Design
Fans, students, educators, and designers around the world celebrate the artistry of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, Bluecoats Indoor, and more. Our design team has won Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and Drum Corps International World Championships. Learn from our team as we approach production, storyboarding, technology, and workflows.
Pedagogy
Each year thousands of students pass through Bluecoats educational programs. Our team is assembled from educators around the world and centered on the idea that quality performing arts education is life changing. We’re developing courses for teachers, by teachers and we hope to all grow together.
Leadership
An important part of a life-changing performing arts education experience is leadership training. We want to build courses for both student and adult leaders of young people. We can’t wait for you to join us.
What are you waiting for?
COMING SOON
All-Access Subscriptions
Soon you will be able to sign up for all-access to the subject of your choice and gain unlimited access to lessons from every world-renowned instructor we know.
Want to be first in line? Sign-up to join the waiting list and you’ll get an exclusive deal when you join.