Every Great Musician Begins With A Dream
The American Association For Development Of th Gifted And Talented (AADGT) transforms musical passion into excellence. We open the greatest stages for young musicians. Join Passion Of Music. Get Scholarships. Join our International Competition. Donate.
Endorsed By The Greats
World-renowned artists recognize the importance of nurturing the next generation of classical musicians and celebrate AADGT’s mission.
Yvgeny Kissin
Pianist, Honorary Member
“Many heartfelt congratulations on the fine work you and your organization are doing…”
Lang Lang
Pianist
“Mrs. Rossman, you are great! On the occasion of AADGT’s collaboration with the Lang Lang Foundation.”
Martha Argerich
Pianist, Honorary Member
“I’ve been impressed with the level of AADGT professionalism and your unique ability to recognize the next generations of musicians.”
Maxim Vengerov
Violinist, Honorary Member
“As a friend of AADGT and Elena Rossman I’m thrilled that organizations such AADGT support and develop new young talents.”
Dreams And Musical Excellence
We have helped over 1,000 Young Musicians over 30+ Years with tremendous impact on their musical development.
We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We help talented young musicians to become confident performers at Carnegie Hall, competitions, professional recordings and international festivals. We offer mentorship & generous scholarships. Our non-profit tax id is: 13-3744587.
From intimate recitals to prestigious venues like Steinway Hall, these performances demonstrate the highest level of musical excellence achieved by our students.
Passion Of Music At Carnegie Hall
Dreams Become Real
Over 1,000 young musicians have achieved exceptional performance standards for over 25 years.
Join our legendary festival with 25+ years of history, showcasing young talent on Carnegie Hall’s iconic stage. Our Summer 2026 Program in New York features performances that are professionally recorded and featured in global media.
International Competition
Young Talented Musician Of The Year 2026
Apply today to win a professional studio recording by becoming a Young Talented Musician Of The Year 2026. Your recording will be officially released on YouTube and AADGT channels. The competition presents an exceptional opportunity for you to elevate your performance to the next level. You can realize your dream of becoming a recorded artist.
Global Media Coverage
AADGT’s exceptional young artists have captured the attention of international media outlets, from CBS Television to prestigious French TV documentary features.
Our programs and talented musicians have been featured in global broadcasts and collaborations, showcasing the world-class caliber of musical education and artistry we nurture.
Our programs and talented musicians have been featured in global broadcasts and collaborations, showcasing the world-class caliber of musical education and artistry we nurture.
New York State Senate
Celebrates AADGT
Celebrates AADGT
The New York State Senate officially recognized AADGT for excellence in music education. We received this honor for our work nurturing young musical talent.
