If You Want to
Major in Jazz...


Majoring in jazz requires an understanding and appreciation of the unique aspects of this genre. MajoringInMusic.com...

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Essential Tips
for a Career in
Popular Music!


Popular Music Series - Part 2 Strategies for Developing Viable Careers   Creating Your Own Music...

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Preventing Music Performance Injury and Tension


by Diana Rumrill - Maybe you've heard of the Alexander Technique somewhere along your musical journey....

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Music Majors:
How to Choose a Music Therapy Program


If you read "Music Therapy: Making a Difference One Note at a Time" and you have been following the press...

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Joining the Peace Corps as a Music Ed Major


By Sara Goodman - I was sitting in my elementary/middle school methods class during junior year one morning...

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Should I Major
in Music?


There’s a big difference between singing or playing an instrument in high school, even being told you're...

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CURRENT FEATURES:  Auditions

Playing Your Best:
College Music Auditions

by Dr. Michelle Stanley - For high school seniors who are interested in becoming college music majors, this is the time...
5 Ways to Survive Music School Auditions

by Katherine Pukinskis -   Auditioning for music school is like a day-long performance. It’s hard to be at your best...
Applying and Auditioning: Making Sense of It All

Each music school's website includes a very specific list of their application and auditioning requirements, so there's...
Music School Auditions:
It's a Matter of Balance

by Katherine Pukinskis - You did it! Whether it was December 1st or 15th, you hit “submit” and paid your fee. Your friends...