If you are, were, are going to be, or even considered being a music major in college, then you know the fear of Not Getting In. (Heck, in...

It turns out that being a music major doesn’t always result in lots of income, you know? Especially not when you’re still in school. So...

If you’re similar to a lot of music students out there, then the moment summer hits, you find yourself without a teacher. This might be...

So you’ve finally hit the point in my musical career where you’re not just allowed or encouraged, but expected to bring your own ideas...

So! You’re an incoming freshman, or you’ve just changed your major, or you have just decided that you want to make sure you know when...

“I’m not as good as my classmates.” “I have no talent.” “I don’t deserve this.” “I’m never going to succeed.” “If people knew how bad I...

Auditions! They’re scary. That deserved a line break. Maybe a crash of thunder or something. Ominous music. That kind of thing. This...

Summer is a time of laziness. Golly gee, do I know that. However, that’s no excuse to totally ignore your instrument. In fact, summer...

If there’s one question I have gotten more than anything else, it’s probably “Why are you so excited about a choral song?” Answer:...

Hey! Are you like me? Do you ALSO have huge plans for stuff you are going to accomplish over the summer? And yet, do you wake up in...

If there is ONE problem out there that every musician suffers from, regardless of age, skill level, profession, or whatever, it’s...

What is your foremost priority as a singer? I’m gonna bet that, unless you are already literally the best performer in the world, your...

Practicing is the 800 pound gorilla in the room when it comes to musicians and time management. It’s true. I know a some people who seem...

The problem with finals week is that everything is suddenly due at once. The project is due the same week as the big test is due the same...

It turns out that music faculty, in general, can be kind of intimidating. Who knew? Certainly not the flute professor who wears all black...