POPULAR MUSIC Performance

INSIDE MUSIC SCHOOLS HELPS GET YOU THERE

With the guidance of our consultants and their list of best-fit music performance schools in hand, an IMS student has a greatly increased chance of getting into the school that is right for them.

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hose who want to major in Popular Music may be confused as to how to approach this. This relatively new field can either be housed within other more well-defined majors, or depending on the university can be a major unto itself. Either way, Popular Music as a prospective major (or housed within other programs) is a growing trend at many Universities.

There are several basic components to most curricula for Popular Music:

  • Performance
  • Creativity
  • Technology
  • Music Business
  • Music Theory
  • Music History
  • Liberal Arts (General Education)

Inside Music Schools’ in-depth admissions programs prepare students to apply confidently to the best programs that fit their needs. With one-on-one support, we determine what drives you. With mock auditions, you prepare to inspire admissions staff and faculty. With interviews from faculty, alumni, and people in the industry, you’ll know where you’re going.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

HOW CAN IMS HELP?

Finding the right school for you

At the end of our preparatory program, we develop a personalized list of schools the student should apply to based on several factors:

  • Interest - What aspects of this area of study inspire the student?

  • Skill Level - Our recommendations aim to be constructive environments where the student in question will thrive.

  • Career Prospects - What does the student wish to do with their music degree?

student ACCEPTANCES

Here are just a few of the elite schools IMS students have been accepted to:

  • BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

  • NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

  • UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

  • MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

  • THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL

  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

  • LONDON GUILDHALL

  • OBERLIN COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY

  • NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY

  • PEABODY INSTITUTE

  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

  • BELMONT UNIVERSITY

  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

  • CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS

TIERS OF SERVICE

Silver

Find out how you stack up

  • Review fundamental aspects of student's musical background and educational goals
  • Mock audition on a primary instrument or assessment of a musical interest (songwriting, audio production, etc.)
    • conducted by an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise
  • Music theory diagnostic exam
  • Report on musical and educational status/potential
    • with a final report on all activities, including recommendations for next steps

Gold

A personalized list of best-fit schools and more

Includes all items in the Silver tier plus the following:

  • Personalized list of recommended schools that best fit the student’s educational and career aspirations
    • with IMS worksheet for comparing schools
  • Admissions interview preparation
    • with simulated practice session and IMS guidebook
  • Mock audition on a secondary instrument or assessment of musical interest (songwriting, audio production, etc.)
  • Recommendations on summer study options
  • Access to IMS exclusive network of top private teachers

Platinum

One-on-one support until May 1 of the student's senior year

Includes all items in the Silver and Gold tiers plus:

  • In-depth review of musical background and educational goals
    • with written summary
  • Ongoing, one-on-one consultation with IMS experts
  • Assistance with prescreening performance videos and composition or production portfolios
    • with IMS guidebook 
  • Review of college applications, essays (including Common App)
    • unlimited help through the IMS essay-reading educational partner
  • Help preparing resumes for professional review
  • Zoom webinars for Platinum families
    • plus access to library of past webinar recordings
  • Guidance on talent/merit-based scholarships
  • Repeat of mock auditions/assessments and simulated interviews to track student progress
  • Tailored plan of action for all activities
  • Ongoing advisement until May 1 of the year preceding entrance to college

Platinum Plus

Close supervision throughout the application/audition process

Includes all items in the Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers plus:

  • Twice monthly private Zoom sessions with an education-service specialist to help make sure he/she is making progress on applications, auditions, and other important time-sensitive activities
  • Free enrollment in 5-Day Stage Fright Solution online course
  • A trial lesson with an experienced faculty member at a top conservatory or university with relevant expertise upon request

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