Planning to Study a Musical Instrument in College? Here’s how to Discover a Great Teacher.

How does one evaluate their teacher? This is a tough one to answer primarily because it is virtually impossible to know during a short trial lesson everything you’d like to know about someone and how they will react to you as a student. No matter how famous they are as a performer or a pedagogue and how many successful students they’ve had, how they might work with you or what you can expect from them is an important thing to try and figure out if possible. 

Guide to Summer Music Camps and Similar Programs of Study

Young girl playing guitar at summer music camp
Every summer, thousands of young musicians attend educational programs across the United States and beyond. They include workshops, festivals, institutes, and other events, but we will refer to all of them as camps in this post to keep things simple.

Guide to Summer Music Camps and Similar Programs of Study

Young girl playing guitar at summer music camp
Every summer, thousands of young musicians attend educational programs across the United States and beyond. They include workshops, festivals, institutes, and other events, but we will refer to all of them as camps in this post to keep things simple.

Special Announcements on Summer Music Programs

Summer music lessons
This summer is going to be different than many of us had hoped with plans for summer music camps, clinics, and programs across the country cancelled. Inside Music Schools is uniquely positioned to help keep your skills sharp and your musical education progressing. We offer tailored, virtual summer music programs for students.

Summer Music Programs Can Lead to College Acceptance

Discussion music education with Steve Lipman
For any high school sophomore or junior college music major, there is no better way to test the waters than enrolling in a reputable summer music program. These programs can give you a glimpse of the field you want to pursue...