Are you thinking about taking a gap year as a music major? Unlike other majors, music majors have skill sets that need to be kept current.
Choices & Decisions
Not Accepted to Music School – Now What?
What happens now if you were not accepted to music school? You do have options.
Dual Degrees, Double Majors, and Music Minors
Dual degrees, double majors, and music minors…What do these really mean? And what do they entail? For many high school music students, majoring in music, by itself, feels limiting.
How to Choose a Music Therapy Program
How to choose a music therapy education. Research music therapy colleges.
Planning to Major in Jazz? 8 Top Considerations
Are you someone who lives and breathes jazz and can't imagine doing anything else in college? If you're wanting to major in jazz, here are 8 top considerations.
Majoring in Composition & Where It May Lead
Majoring in composition can open many doors to jobs, connections, and endless possibilities for creativity. Here's what you need to know.
What Type of Music School Is Right?
What type of music school is right for you? Conservatories, music colleges, music schools, music departments. How do you find the best fit?
Majoring in Music at a Liberal Arts College
When I look back on my experience majoring in music at a liberal arts college, I feel grateful for what I learned, what I experienced, and who I met.
Planning on Majoring in Guitar?
If you're considering majoring in guitar, understand that many young guitarists enter college with inadequate preparation, and struggle as a result.
Music Degrees – Reviewing the Options
Choosing among several possible music degrees, considering a conservatory vs. music school vs. music department, as well as whether you'd like to graduate with a BM, BA or BS in music depends on what you want to study, which school might fit your goals best, and what you see yourself pursing after you graduate.
10 Considerations for Visiting Music Schools
Want to save yourself time, money and aggravation before visiting music schools? Here are 10 great tips to investigate before ever heading out the door.
Becoming a Music Therapist
Becoming a music therapist is not as simple as majoring in music and minoring in psychology or vice-versa.
Good News about Going to College for a Music Degree
There's good news about going to college for a music degree. A national survey found most graduates are likely to find jobs after graduation and use their education and training in their occupation.
How to Choose a Music School
How do you find the music college you can call home? How to choose a music school, college music department, or university music program, can be a daunting task for the uninitiated.
Tips for Visiting Music Schools
Consider these tips for visiting music schools. Which make sense to visit? There’s nothing like being on campus to get a feel for being student there.
Finding the Right Music Teacher
Beyond soaring tuition and housing costs and limited financial aid, there are the issues of finding the right music teacher and school, getting enough performance opportunities, and balancing studio, rehearsals, and auditions with required coursework.
Music School Offers: Timing Your Acceptance
Are you a high school senior (or parent of one) who has the good fortune of being accepted by more than one music school?
Majoring in Music: Convincing Your Parents
If you need help convincing your parents (or anyone else in your life) that majoring in music is a worthy goal, here are several suggestions to help you out:
Which Music School to Accept?
Just when you thought this process would never end — one more thing. Deciding which music school to accept and attend.
A Boarding Arts High School for Music?
Should you consider attending a boarding arts high school for music? If you don’t have a strong music program at your high school or access to an arts high school in your hometown...