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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 on his musical journey. From the sports arena to the marketing department at Severance Records, even he says his path is not so straightforward.

Apply to College: How Consultants Help Music Majors Refine Their Student Portfolio

A college student is sitting with an acoustic guitar in his arms. He is writing music. An electric guitar is pictured in the background.

Learning how to create a portfolio for college admissions might seem like a daunting task. With a few helpful tips and tricks – and with an experienced admissions consultant – you can improve your chances of being admitted to the right music school for your personal and professional goals.

Jaime García-Añoveros III Aims for a Double-Major in Composition and Philosophy

Jaime Garcia Anoveros plays the violin accompanied by a pianist.

Jaime García-Añoveros III is a lifelong violin player who, in his teenage years, began taking composition more seriously. Having played and performed for most of his life, music school seemed an important next step in his development as a composer and as an artist.

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 the prescreening process is paramount to landing a “call back” for an audition. Though a video recording may seem simple enough, a successful prescreen is a highly nuanced production with sound, lighting, and videography that showcases your skills and abilities.

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