Want in at a Conservatory or College Music Program? Take A Lesson
There is a mission-critical thing that students and parents considering a music track at either colleges or conservatories MUST do if you want to gain admission: Take a lesson with …
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” …
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 …
Summer Programs: Interlochen
Consider Interlochen, one of the world’s top arts camps, as a stepping stone into both conservatory-college and a career in your art.
Made in New York Jazz Showcase Celebrates Instrumentalists and Vocalists
Being seen and heard is everything in music. You need an audience to perform. One of the interesting showcase opportunities is the Made in New York Jazz Competition. Open to …
Making Senior Year All-State Music Count
If you got into an All-State band, orchestra, or choir for your senior year, congrats! It’s a big deal, and it can help you anywhere you apply, music major or …
Hidden Gem Music Schools (Article)
An interesting article that we found on a music college blog from a company that sells its consulting services to parents/students. We will be checking into the schools. Several of them …
DownBeat’s Jazz Programs 2016 Guide
DownBeat Magazine lists the top schools in the country and has other sage advice: Read more here.
University of New Orleans
Type: University Size: Medium (9234; Undergrad:7,144; Grad: 2082); Style: Academic Rebuilder/Jazz School Affiliations: Honors College: No, but a program. Student Body: Undergraduate; Graduate Testing: SAT: 1060/ACT: 23 Admissions: 50.4% Students of Color: 44% Freshman …
University of Central Florida (UCF)
CMAS Ranking: ♦♦-1/2 Type: University Size: Large (52,532 Undergraduate); Affiliations: Student Body: Undergraduate/Graduate/Ph.D. Testing: SAT/ACT Admissions: 48.9% Acceptance Rate of 31,850 Applicants; Minority Enrollment: 41% Freshman Retention Rate: 87.1% Freshman Graduating After 4 …