Choices & Decisions

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...


College for Music Majors: Two Essentials You Want!

By Angela Myles Beeching - What have music majors found most useful in their music school education? Music career advisor...


Should I Major
in Music?

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


What if You DON’T Get Accepted?

by Katherine Pukinskis - I can’t tell you with any certainty why you weren’t accepted to a particular music school....


Preparing to be a College Music Major:
Making the Most of Your High School Years

Making the most of musical opportunities during high school gives prospective music majors the best chance for success...


Which Music School Fits You?

by Steve Lipman - In my first blog: "Orchestrating the Right Fit," I introduced the concept of overall fit as being the single...


Should I Take AP Music Theory?

  Is AP Music Theory worthwhile? Is it a good idea to take the AP exam? "Yes!" answers Joel Cliftt, director of Keyboard...


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 releases about...


Parents: Answers to Questions about Your Music Student

by Barbra Weidlein When my son was considering schools to apply to for music, he quickly found that research on the internet...


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...


If You Want to
Major in Jazz…

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