Don’t Feel Like Practicing?

What do you do if you are a musical teen who doesn’t feel like practicing? A parent once told me that if a kid doesn’t LOVE practicing, then studying music at some level is not for them. She is an accountant, so I asked her, “Do you LOVE tallying numbers? Are you dying to get […]

Med Schools Love Musicians

It might sound crazy, but medical schools are actively recruiting high-end musicians. When you think about medical students, you probably imagine recent college graduates with degrees in biology, chemistry, or even physics. So, why are medical schools so interested in people with music degrees?! It’s simple – musicians know how to learn skills. They understand […]

Want to Major in Music? Choose a Professor!

When I was working in the Admission Office of an internationally-known music school, the biggest mistake I saw applicants make over and over was not choosing a professor when they submitted their application. Many students said that they liked the school so much, they would be happy studying with any of the professors of their […]