Forward Motion

Carefully curated coursework for music educators & leaders

Unlimited Access to 50+ Courses for ONLY $9/mo

Broaden Your Musicianship

Forward Motion is purpose-built to take you to the next level. Whether pursuing personal growth, looking for class content, pursuing graduate credit, or fulfilling Professional Development requirements, our online offerings are available at your convenience.

Video Courses

Carefully curated asynchronous content that allows you to learn over time at your own pace

Interactive Classes

Scheduled synchronous access to highly sought faculty with limited class size

Private Instruction

One-on-one synchronous lessons in conducting, score study, composition, and more

Graduate Credit

Explore our growing catalog of coursework available for Graduate Credit

ACDA Conference Recordings

The 2023 National Conference in Cincinnati welcomed many of us in person to a place where we could celebrate our diversity and affinities, eliminate barriers, and inspire each other toward collective action ensuring that everyone feels they belong to our shared journey.

For those unable to join in person, select interest sessions are available online via Forward Motion.

Watch ACDA Interest Sessions

Areas of Study

Vocal

Courses and lessons related to singing for performers, teachers, and choral conductors

Instrumental

Courses and lessons related to instrumental music for performers, teachers, and conductors of bands & orchestras

Musical Theater

Courses specifically designed to address various aspects of musical theater performance and production

Common Interest

Interdisciplinary courses with applications in music performance and leadership

Unlimited Access ONLY $9/mo

GRADUATE CREDIT

Music-focused coursework specifically created with career advancement and optimal flexibility in mind, these fully accredited online courses address issues relevant to today's music classrooms.