| 4 Expert Tips for Choosing College Musical Theater Audition Material | | Let’s face it. Choosing material for college auditions can seem daunting. What are they looking … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| 5 Experts Weigh In: What is Good Music Practicing? | | Practice. It’s the quintessential labor of any artist who wishes to hone their skills and … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| 5 Experts: “How to Start a Career in Music” | | Any student who is seriously studying music wonders whether they’ll succeed after graduation. According to … | Music Careers |
| 5 Tunes You Need to Know if You Want to Major in Jazz | | You play an instrument in High School, but you’re not sure how well you stack … | Music Majors, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| A Conversation with Chair of Composition, Boston Conservatory at Berklee | | A conversation with Jonathan Bailey Holland that any young musician would want to read. Learn … | Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| A Guide to the Best Colleges in California for Music | | Mild climate, natural beauty with varied landscapes, access to top-notch cultural activities, a diverse population, … | College Applications, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| A Guide to the Best Midwest Colleges for Music | | Whether you live in the Midwestern United States or you want to experience something new … | School information, Selecting a Music School |
| A short guide to the perfect undergraduate audition. | | The audition is a vital part of many admissions decisions. How you look on paper … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Acceptance Rates at the Top U.S. Conservatories, Colleges, & Universities for Music | | Will you get accepted at a top music college, conservatory, or university music program? It … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Amazing Jobs You Can Get With a Degree in Music | | When I packed up my car in Brooklyn, second-hand clarinet and later-to-be legendary jazz saxophonist, … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| An Interview with a Music Therapist | | This month we here at Inside Music Schools have a rare treat for the prospective … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Apply to College: How Consultants Help Music Majors Refine Their Student Portfolio | | Learning how to create a portfolio for college admissions might seem like a daunting task. … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Apply to College: What Makes a Great College Application Essay? | | While it’s crucial to know the basic requirements for both the Common Application and school-specific … | College Applications |
| Apply to College: Why Every Music Major Needs a Video Guide to Prescreening | | No matter which music major students plan to study, making a lasting first impression through … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Avoid College Application Mistakes! | | We’ve compiled a list of some common college application mistakes that we’d like our readers … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Balancing Passion and Practicality with a Double Major, Part 1 | | For students passionate about music, the decision to pursue a degree in the field is … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Beginner Music Theory Aspiring College Music Majors Need to Know | | In my many years of teaching in elementary, high school, and in college, I found … | Music Majors, Resources |
| Best Colleges to Study Classical Saxophone | | Classical saxophone is a unique field to enter. The saxophone itself was not invented until … | Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Best Schools to Study Musical Theater | | by Steven Lipman Choosing the best school to study musical … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Career Paths for Music College Graduates in 2024 | | Whether you are interested in performance, teaching, composition, or music production, there is a career … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Choosing the Right Music College in 2024 | | Choosing the right music college requires careful consideration and research, and it is important to … | College Applications, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Clearing the Path to Music School Success | | In 2021, Bob Mulvey joined the team at Inside Music Schools (IMS) as a special … | Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Coming to America: An Interview with Tanisha Lokwani | | In this post, Inside Music School’s David Fish interviews Tanisha Lokwani who is in her … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Desktop Audio Production for Students | | In recent years, the portability and cost-effectiveness of Desktop Audio Production have allowed musicians to … | Music Careers, Music Majors, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Double Major vs. Dual Degree Programs and What They Mean for College Music Majors | | Choosing a major in college or music school is difficult enough, but choosing more than … | Music Majors |
| Even Music is Bigger: Top Music Colleges in Texas | | What style of music comes to mind when you think of Texas? Most likely, you … | College Applications, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| From College to Career: Navigating Life After Music School | | For most professional musicians, a music school degree is an obvious and ideal path toward … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| From Preparation to Application: Getting Ready to Apply to Music School | | Taking time to look ahead and plan for the music admissions process is a valuable … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Graduating High School Playing an Instrument. | | You play an instrument in High School, but you’re not sure how well you stack … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Guide to Summer Music Camps and Similar Programs of Study | | Every summer, thousands of young musicians attend educational programs across the United States and beyond. … | Summer/Special Programs |
| Guide to Summer Music Camps and Similar Programs of Study | | Every summer, thousands of young musicians attend educational programs across the United States and beyond. … | Summer/Special Programs |
| Head of Berklee Admissions: This Is How We Pick Top Music Students | | For 25 years, I saw and heard every kind of musician come through the doors … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, School information |
| Henry Godfrey Finds His Beat for His Future Music Career | | When Godfrey began working with IMS, he was tasked with developing an understanding of what … | Music Careers, Selecting a Music School |
| Highest Paying Music Jobs In the Music Industry | | There are numerous employment opportunities within the music industry beyond being a spotlight performer. Rising … | Music Careers |
| How to Find The Best Music College For You | | Choosing the right music school, college music department, or university music program, can be a … | College Applications, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| How to Get a Music Scholarship, the Right Way | | For most everybody money is the root of all evil. But, it turns out free … | College Applications, Scholarship/Cost |
| How to Overcome Performance Anxiety for Musicians | | Performance anxiety – or “stage fright” as it is more commonly known – can strike … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| How to Prepare and Win your Audition! | | As a young music student playing an orchestral/band instrument one can eventually wonder and hope … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| How to Prepare for Your Music College Auditions | | The finish of the first semester of the school year means that the time for … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| How to Wow the Faculty in a Singing Audition as a Vocal Performance Major | | Auditions are an essential part of your career, whether you are studying vocal performance at … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| International Musicians: Studying Music in the United States | | Inside Music Schools has helped many international music students seek acceptance at colleges and conservatories … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Interview with IAMA: Tips for Music School Applications and Auditions | | The key to a student’s successful music education in a traditional (classical) conservatory is primarily … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Is a Double Major Worth It? Part 2 | | For students passionate about music but also drawn to other academic interests, a double major … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Is Music College for Me? | | Many of you reading this article are in your final semesters of high school. You’ve … | College Applications, Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Isn’t Talent Enough?! To Get Into Music School, Do I Really Need An Admissions Consultant? | | Talent trumps all. That’s what some folks would have you believe when it comes to … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Jaime García-Añoveros III Aims for a Double-Major in Composition and Philosophy | | Jaime García-Añoveros III is a lifelong violin player who, in his teenage years, began taking … | College Applications, Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Jobs in the Music Industry for Non-Musicians | | Passion for music extends far beyond passion for live performance. Many interweaving non-performance roles in … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Leading Music Schools in New York City | | New York’s music scene is thriving. In fact, some of the most renowned musicians in … | College Applications, Selecting a Music School |
| Leveraging Music Industry Internships for Real-World Experience | | Internships offer aspiring professionals a gateway to real-world experience and the chance to turn passion … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Majoring in Music Therapy | | We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tatiana Penagos MA, MT-BC. Tatiana is … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Making the Grade: Why Academics Matter for Music Majors | | Ok, we get it – you love music! You want to perform, create, and make … | Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Manhattan School of Music: A Launchpad for Aspiring Musicians | | Nestled in a cozy, collegiate, and green enclave in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, … | College Applications, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Mario Williams: A Music Business Major with a Path Less Traveled | | Mario Williams, pursuing a music business major with a concentration in Commercial Songwriting, learned much … | College Applications, Music Majors |
| Music Careers for Music Lovers | | In this blog, I’m highlighting some of the most important career paths in the music … | Music Careers |
| Music Conservatory, University, or Liberal Arts College: Choosing the Best Music College for You | | As a young music student, you may be seriously debating which schools to apply to … | School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Music Major to Music Major: Best Advice for College Freshmen | | As you prepare to leave high school behind and study at music school, numerous possibilities … | Music Majors |
| Music Specialization: “Jack of All Trades” or “Master Of One?” | | Students and parents ask me whether fanning out or focusing is better — and I’m … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Music Therapy: What Is It, and How Does It Make People Heal? | | The light and steady beat of hand drums can have a calming effect as it … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Networking in College: Building Connections for Music Career Success | | Students who network early in their music education — even in high school — are … | Music Careers |
| New Worlds: A Guide to the Best Schools for Music Production | | Recorded music at large has made some sometimes strange but also wonderfully creative turns that … | Music Careers, Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Parents, You’ve Got it M.A.D.E. | | In this blog we’ll delve deep into the essence of the M.A.D.E. program, exploring its … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Planning for a Classical Guitar Career | | Thanks to the great Spanish classical guitarist Andrés Segovia establishing college and conservatory guitar education … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| 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 … | College Applications, Music Majors, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School, Summer/Special Programs |
| Program Spotlight – The Best Programs for Sound Production, Audio Engineering, and Music Business | | The variety of audio engineering and music production programs have dramatically increased over the past … | Music Careers, Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Pursuing Passion: Mila Mincy’s Path to USC as a Music Major | | For Mila Mincy, even at 8 years old, singing “just felt right.” With a firm … | College Applications, Music Majors, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Rehearsal Techniques Auditioning for Juilliard Taught Me | | I’ll never forget walking into my first cafe in New York City. Coming from Texas, … | College Applications, Music Majors, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Should You Study Songwriting in College? | | Do you have to go to college to learn to be a songwriter? The answer … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Simulated Interviews: A Key to College Music Interview Success | | Fifteen to twenty minutes. That’s the typical amount of time any aspiring music major has … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Special Announcements on Summer Music Programs | | This summer is going to be different than many of us had hoped with plans … | Summer/Special Programs |
| Steven Lipman Interview | | This interview speaks to Steven Lipman’s time at Berklee, and offers an inside look at … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Summer Music Programs Can Lead to College Acceptance | | For any high school sophomore or junior college music major, there is no better way … | College Applications, Summer/Special Programs |
| Tanisha Lokwani’s College Experience at Berklee | | Just a few short years ago, Tanisha was a high school student in Dubai who … | School information, Selecting a Music School |
| The 10 Different Types of Music Degrees | | Music is absolutely an art form, but its application in education – and the world … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| The 25 Best Music Schools to Study Clarinet | | Embarking on the deep study of clarinet in music school, like any other instrument, is … | Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| The Cost of College in 2023: Part 1 | | For many students, the investment in a college education is one of the largest they’ll … | Scholarship/Cost |
| The Cost of College in 2023: Part 2 | | How can YOU make college more affordable? There are quite a few things you can … | Scholarship/Cost |
| The Evolving World of Music Education, Part I: The Importance of Change | | This 3-part series will look at a few ways to help make sure you enjoy … | Music Careers, Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| The Evolving World of Music Education, Part II: The Many Roads of a Well-Rounded Musician | | This 3-part series will look at a few ways to help make sure you enjoy … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| The Evolving World of Music Education, Part III: The Future is for Multi-Faceted Musicians | | This 3-part series will look at a few ways to help make sure you enjoy … | Music Majors |
| The Finer Points of Interviews for Music Schools | | Top musicians know thoughtful preparation is the best way to succeed on their next big … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| The New Nashville | | In the last ten years it has become increasingly popular for Nashville to be where … | Music Careers |
| The Seven Best Music Schools and Music Programs in Boston | | As you may know, Boston is BIG in education. Some of the world’s most prestigious … | School information, Selecting a Music School |
| The Top 32 Classical, Jazz & Contemporary Voice Programs in The U.S. | | If you’re one of the up-and-coming songbirds of the world, you may be asking yourself, … | School information, Selecting a Music School, Summer/Special Programs |
| The Top 5 Highest Paying Music Industry Careers | | Music is more accessible now than ever before. With social media, movies, and pop culture … | Music Careers |
| Time Management Strategies in the College Application Season | | Time management is crucial during the college application process because students must balance their current … | College Applications, Resources |
| Tips for Making Better Recordings at Home | | Although it is not usually physically or financially possible to build the “ideal” recording studio … | College Applications, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Top Colleges for Popular Music | | In a 1967 hit song, Roger McGuinn of the Byrds … | College Applications, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| TURNING POINT: The Move from High School to College. | | Moving from high school to college, especially the first semester, can be challenging for many … | College Applications, Music Majors, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance |
| Understanding the Lingo of College Admissions | | Our goal at Inside Music Schools is to help students and parents navigate the college … | College Applications, Music Majors, Resources, School information |
| Where Should I Study Scoring for Film, TV, and Video Games? | | The effect movie, TV, and video game music has on … | Music Majors, School information, Selecting a Music School |
| Why Choose Inside Music Schools as Your Music School Admissions Consultant | | “I want a career in music,” your child announces. As a parent, you feel the … | College Applications, Music Careers, Prescreens, Auditions & Acceptance, Selecting a Music School |
| Why Is Applying to College for Music So Hard? 7 Common Application Process Challenges | | Applying to college is one of the most exciting and stressful times in a teenager’s … | College Applications, Music Majors, Selecting a Music School |
| Why You Should Study Vocal Performance In College, and Why You’ll Love It | | Singing is one of our most amazing abilities. The human voice is as much an … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
| Writing College Essays for Music School | | Those of you engaged in writing college essays about music, grad-school term papers, or applications … | College Applications, Selecting a Music School |
| Writing Music For Video Games | | Video game scoring is a career on the rise, and we’d like to share some … | Music Careers, Music Majors |
