5 Experts Weigh In: What is Good Music Practicing?

A woman is seated at a drum set practicing.
Practice. It’s the quintessential labor of any artist who wishes to hone their skills and advance their abilities, but in my decades of experience counseling music students, I’ve found almost everyone struggles at some point to develop the routine that works best for them. That’s because there isn’t only one way to practice.

Jobs in the Music Industry for Non-Musicians

A woman is on her cell phone in front of a concert stage that is being set up.
Passion for music extends far beyond passion for live performance. Many interweaving non-performance roles in the music industry make live performances and music releases possible. There are vital music industry jobs that don’t involve performing on stage, but still immerse the music lover into the center of the bustling music business.

Understanding the Lingo of College Admissions

Our goal at Inside Music Schools is to help students and parents navigate the college admissions process successfully. A large part of this is gaining an understanding of common words and phrases you might come across on a website or hear from admissions counselors. So, we’ve compiled a glossary of some of the most common terms.

Rehearsal Techniques Auditioning for Juilliard Taught Me

Dustin Kaufman plays the drums.
I’ll never forget walking into my first cafe in New York City. Coming from Texas, everything felt like it was at lightning speed. I remember standing in the corner, my nerves on edge, waiting for a safe moment to enter the chaos. Over the next few days I would be auditioning at The New School, Manhattan School of Music, and The Juilliard School.