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Is College Necessary for a Music Career?
A fair question I get asked every couple of days is the following: “Is college even necessary for a music career?” I get what they are asking… Beethoven did not go to college for music. Neither did...
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Finding the Right Music School – 10 Crucial Steps
Finding the right music school is hard. In fact, it’s one of the biggest decisions any musician will ever have. There are literally thousands of options worldwide. Yet, for any given student, only a...
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10 Legendary Music Professors Teaching Today
People are what make any music school come to life. Without amazing teachers and students, schools are mere vessels of potential creativity. A campus alone is hardly a reason to choose a school....
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Advice to a College Music Student (From Someone Who Has Met Thousands)
I’ll never forget the first time I met another music student in college. It was orientation at the University of Michigan, my undergraduate alma mater. I had struck up a friendly conversation with...
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Here Are The 20 Best Colleges & Conservatories for Music In the US
Composers, performers, producers, educators, music therapists… Behind this important fabric of society lies some of the most profound education one can receive in any college major. Choosing to attend...
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Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Ranking, Acceptance Rate, and More
Overview Details don’t tell you everything about a school; however, a quick glance at a few key points of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music speaks volumes: Student Body: 600, Student/Faculty Ratio:...
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10 Amazing Music Education Colleges in the US (2019 Edition)
This is a major in music that offers job security. Far and away, the most employable major for a musician is music education. To be clear, music education is the practice of teaching music primarily in...
View ArticleHow to Overcome 5 Common College Application Mistakes
Let me tell you a story about a recent college consulting client of mine. The parents did not reach out to me until after the their son had already applied to colleges for music. They told me that...
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How to Audition – 7 Winning Strategies
Auditioning is at the center of music school admissions. If you are applying to music school, chances are you have to audition. What do schools expect to see in a great audition? They’ll tell you...
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10 (More) Legendary Music Professors Teaching Today
In January of this year, I posted an article detailing 10 legendary music professors teaching today. Here is a follow up… People are the lifeline of a music school. Without compelling people, teaching,...
View ArticleHow to Overcome 5 Common College Application Mistakes
Let me tell you a story about a recent college consulting client of mine. The parents did not reach out to me until after the their son had already applied to colleges for music. They told me that...
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How to Audition – 7 Winning Strategies
Auditioning is at the center of music school admissions. If you are applying to music school, chances are you have to audition. What do schools expect to see in a great audition? They’ll tell you...
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10 of the Best Music Schools & Programs in Boston
Throughout the country, different cities & areas serve as hubs of higher education. One of those places is Boston, which has an amazing 52 colleges and universities of higher education within city...
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These Are 10 of the Best Music Schools in California
It’s true – California is home to a number of amazing music schools. Now, when people talk about the top music colleges in the country, we usually hear about the east coast or midwest schools. You...
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10 of the Best Music Schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Rest of New York...
New York City has a lot going for it when it comes to studying music. Opportunities are endless, paid gigs are abundant, accomplished musicians are available for networking, and most importantly, a...
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10 of the Best “Hidden Gem” Music Schools in 2020
Although we all might be home because of a pandemic, getting back on the search for the best colleges has certainly not ended. Today, I want to talk to you about one of my favorite topics – amazing...
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Over 71+ Studies Show Music Lessons Are the Best Thing for Your Brain
Did you take music lessons as a kid? Do you take music lessons now, or want to put a child one day through music lessons? Maybe you find practicing and weekly lessons boring – I know as a kid, music...
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10 Famous Composers Teaching Today
One of the best opportunities students get in a music school is to study with a teacher who has been there, done that. Meaning, a teacher who not only has classroom experience, but credentials in the...
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View ArticleGood List of Music Schools
Here is a good list of music schools just recently published from College Gazette. It’s not a ranking of music schools, but rather a good introduction to 30 excellent schools. I recommend it! The post...
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