Why Getting Good College Advice is Hard

Why Getting Good College Advice is Hard

Seeking advice is not a sign of weakness. In fact, it’s a strength. The ability to synthesize multiple perspectives into your own perspective is one of the hallmarks of maturity. OK… but who should you listen to? The list of people offering you advice is huge: your...

Frequently Asked Questions

Navigating the college audition process can be daunting. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get: Q: When do college auditions occur? A: Like everything in the college audition process, this varies from school to school. Most medium to...

What Does a Career in Music Look Like?

Many high school students see two possible career paths in the music world: Performing (what they’re doing each day in school)Teaching (what that adult in front of them is doing) While it’s true that a large percentage of music majors go on to both perform...

Being Strategic with a Music Education Degree

Lots of places offer music education degrees. But in each region of the country, there are usually an established few schools known to be music education powerhouses. Many of these schools combine  their established reputation with a reasonable price tag and...

Ten Practice Techniques for Better Auditioning

The following article originally appeared in Audition Cafe’s wonderful Weekly Brew blog series.  Check out more articles like this on their great site! I’ve been doing a podcast about the double bass for the past decade. While I didn’t realize it...