Tips for Music Majors

Why You Need a Musical Mentor

One of the most important factors to consider when deciding on a music school is who you will study with and how that person...


Preventing Performance Injury and Tension

by Diana Rumrill - Maybe you've heard of the Alexander Technique somewhere along your musical journey. If so, you're probably...


Five Tips to Keep Your Voice Healthy

What does it take to keep your voice healthy for auditions, performances, and everything else you do? In recognition of World...


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 (as a human...


Study Abroad
as a Music Major

by Julia Emery - Studying abroad as a musician is a wonderful opportunity. Not only do you get the chance to live and explore...


Thinking About Studying Music Abroad?

    Been dreaming about a semester near a gorgeous beach off the coast of Spain? How about Paris, Croatia,...


Revitalizing You
and Your Music

The Value of Doing Nothing: semi-supine practice - by Ruth Rootberg, M.AmSAT The hurried, stressful life of some musicians...


Transferable Skills…
You Can Take Them with You

Even if you end up deciding not to pursue a career in music, the transferable skills you’ll gain as a music major will...


Making It Through
Music Theory – Part 1

This is the first of an important two-part series by Dr. Joel Clifft, director of Keyboard Studies at Azusa Pacific University...


Making it Through
Music Theory – Part 2

This is the second in a two-part series on music theory by Dr. Joel Clifft, director of Keyboard Studies at Azusa Pacific...


Reducing Music Performance Anxiety

by Ruth Rootberg, M.AmSAT - Butterflies in the stomach; sweaty palms; negative self-talk; stomach pain; dry mouth; excessive...