So I saw the first “Back to School” ad on Amazon today, which means it is time to start reminding people of what is Actually Necessary...

My first college audition went kinda awful. I was terrified the entire time, and don’t actually remember most of it. I wouldn’t wish...

Most musicians end up teaching at least a little, in order to help make ends meet. Some teach as their primary source of income. The...

As someone who’s spent a decent chunk of her life in and around stage stuff, I’ve spent a long time getting exposed to various types of...

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...

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...

“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...

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:...

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...

It’s getting to be recital season, jury season, finals season. It’s getting to be near the end of the semester, when all those things...