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There are numerous employment opportunities within the music industry beyond being a spotlight performer. Rising music professionals may find that their passion for music and musical training can open doors to a variety of fields and new skill sets that lead to lucrative careers and entrepreneurial paths.

Taking time to look ahead and plan for the music admissions process is a valuable exercise for student musicians and their families. Having a good understanding of how the specialized application process works for music applicants could mean a less stressful senior year and success during application season.

New York’s music scene is thriving. In fact, some of the most renowned musicians in the world have attended music school in the Big Apple. As a music school admissions consultant, I have dedicated my career to helping aspiring musicians discover, apply, and audition for the top music schools in New York, and elsewhere.

Ok, we get it – you love music! You want to perform, create, and make music all the time.   Spending countless hours practicing, taking lessons, rehearsing, and performing to hone your skills means you sometimes don’t have time to focus on other things. How much does your high school academic performance matter when you are preparing to apply to or attend a top music school or university music program? Well, the short answer is, that it could matter a lot.

“I want a career in music,” your child announces. As a parent, you feel the pressure to give the best advice on choosing the right music career. And, as a student, you want to find a challenging environment where you can build relationships with peers and professors.

Let’s face it. Choosing material for college auditions can seem daunting. What are they looking for? What styles make the best impression? What does “just be yourself” really mean?

Choosing the right music college requires careful consideration and research, and it is important to take your time and make an informed decision. In this article, we will provide tips and advice for choosing the right music college for you.

Whether you are interested in performance, teaching, composition, or music production, there is a career path that can help you realize your musical goals and aspirations. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most popular career paths for music college graduates and what they entail.

In this blog we’ll delve deep into the essence of the M.A.D.E. program, exploring its core components, the impact it has on aspiring musicians, and how it sets a standard for music education in the 21st century.

As a young music student playing an orchestral/band instrument one can eventually wonder and hope to get a job in an orchestra or maybe a military band. However, it is something that has gotten somewhat harder over the years simply because there are so many of you out there competing for the same few spots.  Having an idea about what is necessary to prepare and win an audition is what I’ll attempt to discuss in the following piece. 

In 2021, Bob Mulvey joined the team at Inside Music Schools (IMS) as a special advisor to help music school applicants to improve their learning and organizational skills. Bob came to IMS after a highly successful career as an educator and counselor working with young people ranging from middle-school pupils to college students. In this blog he shares his thoughts on helping applicants overcome challenges en route to their dream career.

This 3-part series will look at a few ways to help make sure you enjoy a long, productive career in music. That means focusing more on you than higher education because attending to your viability as a musician, or even a music industry professional, will be an endeavor that will endure well past your days as a college student.