Time to think about summer!
We're making a list and checking it twice.... not for Santa.... How is it possible that she *just* started college and now it's time to get ready for summer institute auditions! Thankfully I think my D...
View ArticleOnline High School Course/Diploma
Any Online high school course or diploma that parents or music majors can recommend here? 15 year old daughter, violin conservatory student who will finish year 9 in public school, looking for a...
View ArticleMichigan SMTD - your experience with dual enrollment/AP transfer credit?
Hey! My son is entering Michigan SMTD as a freshman this fall. He has several transfer credits from dual enrollment and some AP credits as well. The majority of his credits have been accepted as...
View ArticleSchool of Jazz & Contemporary Music, The New School
Does anyone have any insights into this program? How does it compare to the programs at Berklee? How are the facilities including classrooms and boarding? What's the acceptance rate for this program?...
View ArticleMusic podcasts
I have been listening to some podcasts that may be of interest to those on this forum. "Stand Partners for Life" is hosted by 2 violinists from the LA Phil who are married to each other. They talk...
View ArticleMoved: Free or Low Tuition On line High School for Advanced Students?
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View ArticleMusicians and Parents - Introduce yourself!
I don't know if this will work, but sometimes when I'm reading a post, I'm wishing I could remember more about the poster - parent or student? Performance? Music Ed? What instrument? I thought it might...
View ArticleMusic Recording Equipment
S is a musician and would like to apply to music schools eventually. We have heard that we need to send pre-screenings to music departments( we are novices, first ever musician in the family)....
View ArticleManhattan school of Music – MSM class of 2024
The waiting is killing me. Has anyone heard about their Admissions decision from Manhattan school of music?
View ArticleBest Schools for Singer Songwriter & Aspiring Producer?
I was so happy to come across this forum - thanks to all of you for generously sharing your insights and helpful suggestions. My son (a rising senior at a private HS) wants to study music in college,...
View ArticleHow to talk to private teacher about transferring?
Hi! I am thinking of transferring from a university to a conservatory for viola performance. I really like my private teacher at my current university, but I am just not getting the musical education I...
View ArticleHow generous is Bienen School Music with merit scholarships during ED and...
I'm considering applying Early Decision (the acceptance rate is more than double the regular decision) for their clarinet program yet I'm still curious if scholarships can still be rewarded. I heard ED...
View Articlecurtis summerfest/yasp program?
curtis summerfest is a summer program for mainly highschoolers (younger/older too) hosted by the curtis institute of music. how prestigious is this? in the orchestra section, they typically take around...
View ArticleConservatory Method of Acceptance
From what I understand, several music schools and conservatories accept new students based on how many spots are open in their respective instrument/voice part. Do any schools have this information...
View ArticlePiano Teacher recommended at Mannes Pre-college?
Hi, Is anyone who can recommend a good and friendly but not too strict piano teacher at Mannes Pre-college? Thank you!
View ArticleDual Degree and Clarinet Performance?
I'm a rising senior that's trying to get into a very good school for clarinet but that is also academically competitive because I want to dual degree in perhaps engineering. I did quite well at my...
View ArticleMusic Engraving software.
My Son uses finale which was lent from his school. Now it is time to purchase one. When we look the offical website there is a 99 $ version and 350$ version. What is the difference? He is also...
View ArticleJazz guitarist seeking high level program on West coast/northwest areas
I'm a jazz guitarist from California going into my senior year... starting to decide exactly where I'm applying to college. I want to major in music with a focus (or major) in jazz studies. I've found...
View ArticleBest jazz guitar faculty/schools
Currently a HS senior narrowing down my college list. Looking to major in jazz guitar. As is true for nearly every instrument, I'm realizing the faculty is one of the most important things to look at....
View ArticleLeaving for College
I really could just use some advice at this point. I am 20 years old and I am going 2 hours away to a college where I will be rooming with my best friend of 7 years. I have already completed 2 years at...
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