Late to the party but still wanting to go to music school? Don’t worry, a lot of others have been in your place. Some of the most prominent bassists didn’t start until the end of high school or even in early college! Unlike violin and piano, many...
So you want to go into music? Great! Guess what? You have to be able to play. This is true across the board, regardless of whether you’re interested in performance, education, or business. Music schools want students that can actually throw down. Even if...
When I started my undergraduate degree at Northwestern in 1994, tuition had hit a record new level: $16,000! I couldn’t believe the highway robbery prices that this school was charging. By the time I’d finished my graduate studies there in 2000, tuition had hit...
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...
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...
