Guidance for Majoring in Music
by Barbra Weidlein
Guidance for Majoring in Music
by Barbra Weidlein
MajoringInMusic.com recently hosted it's latest Thinking about Majoring in Music? panel discussion. College-level music faculty, staff, students, and alumni provided a wealth of insights for students, parents, and teachers. ...
For many parents, myself included, it’s one thing to hear your middle-school-aged child say he or she wants to major in music in college –– and a whole different ballgame when they talk about it as a junior or senior in high school. ...
Ranking music schools is a disservice to students who must do the important personal exploration necessary for finding the right fit school to call "home" for the next few years. ...
Parents of music students who weren't accepted by their schools of choice have been contacting us. Most have needed an objective ear to listen to their stories and help them overcome their own sense of sadness and even loss around this. Others needed to vent their feelings about their offspring not ...
Is crowdfunding a good idea for finding your way to a summer music program? ...
The recent SNAAP (Strategic National Arts Alumni Project) Annual Report can help prospective music majors decide where to apply. The report highlights the post-graduation experience of arts alumni from a number of U.S. colleges and universities. ...
If you already recognize the benefits of attending summer music camps and programs but don't think they're affordable, here are some suggestions. ...
Internships can provide excellent training in many fields of music. They can also lead to job opportunities for students who demonstrate their ability to learn quickly, work well as part of a team. ...
We asked several jazz musicians to tell us what they do right before they get on stage, to prepare themselves to perform at their best. Their responses were surprisingly consistent. ...
Success in music, as in most any field, has a lot to do with what people remember about you. For music majors, the process begins long before you have your degree in hand. ...
