Overview of Services

Inside Music Schools Tiers of Service

Choosing the right music school pathway can feel overwhelming — which is why Inside Music Schools offers a clear set of tiered services designed to meet students where they are. Each tier provides expert guidance, honest assessment, and individualized support to help your student navigate the competitive music admissions process with confidence. Explore our service levels below to find the option that delivers the insight, preparation, and personalized planning your student needs to put their best foot forward.

Silver Tier

  • Intake interview where we review fundamental aspects of student’s academic and musical background, educational goals, and career aspirations
  • Written report of Intake Interview of student’s academic and musical background, educational goals, and career aspirations with recommendations for next steps
  • Mock audition on a principal instrument or assessment of a primary musical interest (composition, songwriting, music production, etc.) conducted by an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise or an industry professional
  • Verbal review of music theory knowledge (as required or requested)

Gold Tier

  • Intake interview where we review fundamental aspects of student’s academic and musical background, educational goals, and career aspirations
  • Written report of Intake Interview of student’s academic and musical background, educational goals, and career aspirations with recommendations for next steps
  • Overall plan of action for all activities
  • Mock audition on a principal instrument or assessment of a primary musical interest (composition, songwriting, music production, etc.) conducted by an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise or an industry professional
  • Verbal review of music theory knowledge (as required or requested)
  • Admissions interview preparation with a simulated practice session and IMS feedback
  • Mock audition on a secondary instrument or assessment of secondary musical interest (composition, songwriting, music production, industry, etc.) conducted by an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise or an industry professional
  • Recommendations on summer study options (if applicable)
  • Access to IMS exclusive network of top private teachers
  • Personalized list of recommended schools that best fit the student’s music, educational, and career aspirations

                  Platinum Tier

                  • Intake interview where we review fundamental aspects of student’s academic and musical background, educational goals, and career aspirations
                  • Written report of Intake Interview of student’s academic and musical background, educational goals, and career aspirations with recommendations for next steps
                  • Overall plan of action for all activities
                  • Ongoing, one-on-one consultation with IMS experts
                  • Mock audition on a principal instrument or assessment of a primary musical interest (composition, songwriting, music production, etc.) conducted by an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise or an industry professional
                  • Verbal review of music theory knowledge (as required or requested)
                  • Admissions interview preparation with a simulated practice session and IMS feedback
                  • Mock audition on a secondary instrument or assessment of secondary musical interest (composition, songwriting, music production, industry, etc.) conducted by an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise or an industry professional
                  • Recommendations on summer study options (if applicable)
                  • Access to IMS exclusive network of top private teachers
                  • Personalized list of recommended schools that best fit the student’s music, educational, and career aspirations
                  • Repeat of mock auditions/assessments and simulated interviews to track student progress, as agreed upon by the family and IMS as being helpful
                  • Guidance for building an artistic resume
                  • Advanced guidance and preparation for prescreening performance videos or composition, songwriting, or production portfolios
                  • Information on talent/merit-based scholarships
                  • Review of college applications and essays, including Common App and supplementary applications and essays
                  • Ongoing advisement until May 1 of the student’s senior year of a traditional 4-year high school program
                  • Non-traditional or college transfer students’ ongoing advisement until May 1 preceding intended transfer  

                  Platinum Plus Tier

                  Includes all items in the Platinum Tier, plus:

                  • Regular private Zoom sessions with an education-service specialist to help make sure student is making progress on applications, auditions, and other important time-sensitive activities
                  • Upon request, a trial lesson with an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise (IMS cannot guarantee the availability of any particular faculty)

                  Diamond Star Tier 

                  Our most exclusive, all-access program for families who want complete confidence in the music admissions process.

                  The Diamond Star Tier provides concierge-level guidance for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors — including comprehensive planning, elite faculty connections, mock auditions with top conservatory professionals, strategic admissions coaching, and exclusive access to IMS’s trusted network. Every element of your student’s journey is supported, from initial planning through final decisions, giving them the ultimate advantage in competitive music admissions.

                  This Tier includes everything in the Platinum Plus Tier and your choice of sessions (some or all) from below. Each 60-minute Zoom Educational Session features faculty, industry professionals, or college music students as appropriate.

                  • Understanding Today's Music Industry — A session with a publisher, composer, Broadway performer, music director/conductor, songwriter, or industry professional, or others.
                  • Stage Presence Coaching for Performers — A session with a top faculty or performing professional on topics such as how to present yourself on stage, including the look and feel of your performance, connecting with your audience, building confidence, overcoming nervousness, etc.
                  • Technology at Work in the Music Industry — A session with a recording studio owner, producer, audio engineer, artist, sound editor, or faculty member to discuss current trends in the industry.
                  • Developing Entrepreneurial Skills — A session covering entrepreneurial skills (e.g., social media, self-promotion, networking, contracts, copyright, etc.) for music majors to begin or jump-start their careers.
                  • Money Management Explained — A session covering topics related to money management for students and working musicians.
                  • Student to Student Advising Session — An informal conversation session with a current college/university music major to answer your questions or concerns. 

                  Available for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors; Seniors benefit from a more time-sensitive approach and are guided through our other tiers of services.

                   

                  " For student musicians considering music schools, finding the right fit is crucial. School X may have a big name and an excellent reputation, but if it's not the ideal environment and curriculum for the student, they won't thrive. Setting them up to succeed is what's most important. That’s exactly what Inside Music Schools does." - Karen Kerr