The American College of Music (ACM) was founded by music educators in 2019 and began operations in July 2021. Its primary purpose is to offer a 100% Online graduate education that is accessible, affordable, and academically valued by utilizing student-centered, hands-on instruction. Through teaching and learning, ACM empowers students to develop critical and creative thought as a starting point in acquiring fact-based knowledge, resulting in favorable outcomes and informed solutions. At graduation, each student will be able to live, adapt, and lead in an ever-changing, interconnected world with a desire for life-long learning and independent thought.