A Template for Requesting a Lesson

Chances are better than average that you WILL NOT get into most good music schools on an audition alone. We’ve had too many students who have been surprised by that “secret” of the game of getting into a top conservatory or university program.  Here’s what you do to get yourself on the radar of some of […]

Teachability Trumps Raw Talent

What you learn in music is very important. How well you learn may make the difference between you having a career, or moving on to other things.  Teachability is one of the core things that distinguish music students with promise.

HOW MANY COLLEGES SHOULD MUSIC STUDENTS APPLY TO?

[Some great advice from the Eastman School of Music that is worth a read! – ed.] By Christina Crispin As high school seniors are getting their applications underway (or at least thinking about getting started!) a question often comes up: how many schools should I apply to? What is the right number for your “short list”? […]