I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience with the next generation of orchestra conductors. As a teacher, I believe in kindness, generosity, tolerance, respect, and humility; in being respectful and understanding of my students’ beliefs, whether religious, political, or other, as well as sexual orientation and preference. I believe that physical and mental health are crucial to our success and happiness, and I believe in curiosity and life-long learning, both for my students and myself. I am grateful for the gift of music and for everything I have learned from my students.
Below you will find various ways I am engaged in teaching orchestral conducting from the beginning to advanced levels.
I am thrilled to join the Shepherd School of Music faculty as Distinguished Resident Director of Orchestras and Professor of Conducting. If you are interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in orchestral conducting at Rice University or want to know more about these programs, please email me at miguel.harth-bedoya@rice.edu.
2026 SUMMER Program
MAY 25 - June 12, 2026, Fort Worth, Texas
https://conductinginstitute.org/summer-program-2026
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST
HIGH SCHOOL INTENSIVE IN ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING
JUNE 14 - 25, 2026
https://musicacademy.org/admissions/high-school-intensive/
Private lessons and coaching
I am able to give private lessons and coaching to a limited amount of aspiring conductors through my private studio. Whether you are the conductor of a youth or community orchestra, a student, or are looking to take the next step in your career, we can work in person or online (Zoom or FaceTime). To request a free online appointment to discuss your passion, goals, plans, and how I can be of help, please email me at miguel@miguelharth-bedoya.com
