The Royal Academy of Music is a state-owned music conservatoire based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1822 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in the world. The academy offers over 20 musical disciplines, including classical music, jazz, and popular music. It has a student body of around 440 and a faculty of over 200. The academy is located in London and has a number of performance venues, including the Duke's Hall and the Susie Sainsbury Theatre.