When it comes to raising money, musicians often feel overwhelmed, but Iall ambitious projects move forward one step at a time.
Supporting Women Marching Band Directors
Common challenges and suggestions to help future band directors and those still new to this profession move forward.
A Career as a Music Librarian
The role of music librarian is one of support - for musicians, students, music faculty, and more. But music librarians also perform and use their music skills and backgrounds in other ways as well.
Consider a Minor in Music
A minor in music can be an excellent option for prospective students who are caught between pursuing their passion for music vs. another path.
Studying Music in Canada
This article explores opportunities at three of Canada’s best known music schools and what makes each one unique.
Instrument Repair and Your Career Path
Instrument repair offers a complementary and fulfilling career path with excellent job security for musicians who are interested in pairing their passion for music with their technical talents.
Pursuing Music with ADHD
Musicians with ADHD see and experience the world through a different lens. This article provides a solid understanding of ADHD as it relates to music students.
Empowering Girls in Jazz
More than 100 years after the birth of jazz, women still remain underrepresented in jazz performance and jazz education programs.
Translating Music Skills into Job Opportunities
Wondering how you can channel your music training into job opportunities? Start by thinking of a degree in music as a set of skills rather than a narrow specialization.
Apply Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) for Music?
Not all schools offer the option to apply Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA) for music. But for those that do, it's vitally important to research ED and EA before applying.
Planning to Major in Music
No two music schools offer the same exact programs, nor do they name their music major areas of study the same way. The following list will give you a general sense of areas within music in which you can major.
Preventing Discomfort or Pain for Pianists
Preventing discomfort or pain for pianists starts by addressing the underlying cause of the problem.
7 Tips for Getting What You Need at College Music Fairs
College music fairs provide high school music students with great opportunities to learn about a wide range of schools and programs.
Working in Sacred Music
Working in sacred music offers a spiritually-fulfilling path for musicians in churches, synagogues, mosques and more.
Drum Set or Percussion for Music School?
How do you figure out whether to focus on drum set or percussion for music school?
MM in Music vs. Artist Diploma vs. Professional Studies Certificate
Torn between pursuing an MM in Music, an Artist Diploma or a Professional Studies Certificate? Trying to navigate your next step can get complicated.
Options for Continuing Music after High School
Are you considering majoring, double majoring, or minoring in music, or do you simply want to find other ways for music to play an important part in your life?
Is Music Still a Viable Major and Career Plan?
Wondering if music is still a viable major and career plan? If so, you’re not alone. What should you expect from a music degree?
Career-Related Programs for High School Musicians
Career-related programs for high school musicians are offered in conjunction with International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula.
Music Therapy Practitioners and Educators Reimagine Their Profession
Covid-19 has led music therapy practitioners and educators, like so many others, to reimagine various aspects of their profession.