The Stauffer Academy has supported the future generation of musicians, by providing annual advanced courses, professional course for concertmaster, masterclasses and residences programs, and offering through full scholarships. Salvatore Accardo, Bruno Giuranna, Rocco Filippini, Franco Petracchi are some of the most respected international artists who contributed to the Academy foundation in 1985.

A strength of the Academy is its faculty which brings together some of the most famous Italian and international artists, thus connecting the excellence of the Italian musical school, together with the best international training experiences. Moreover, among the alumni there are numerous soloists, established chamber music ensembles, and the first parts of international fame.