Overview of Services

Inside Music Schools Tiers of Service

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)

                  " 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