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Is this for you? For some, yes. For some, no. Think about it.

Choose a disipline Performance Education Other

Selecting a University Reputation Teachers and program Difficulty of audition

Some popular choices CMU WMU MSU Michigan

Tired of Michigan? Sometimes out of state colleges offer larger scholarships Jobs may be harder to find here

Is this the right one? Could you see yourself there next year? Scholarship money? If it’s not the place for you, look elsewhere.

Get your foot in the door Take a lesson Email Take a tour of the school

Things to ask What would you like to hear for an audition? Do you typically offer incentives for music students?

Do yourself a favor Many teachers prefer motivation, not talent. Be willing to listen and learn. They know more than you.

Preparing Review all scales Sight read Learn a solo work (properly)

It helps if… You have theory knowledge You take private lessons

Selecting an appropriate work Did the teacher specify? Choose an appropriate difficulty Appropriate length Purchase the original!

Mastering your material Listen to it, daily Analyze what you’ve done. Play it. More than once. Sell it. You put the work in.

Record High quality recording Don’t settle for average sound …be sure it works before mailing!

Live audition They expect you to be nervous. Doing your best is all you can do Dress appropriately SHOW UP ON TIME

If at first you don’t succeed Try again! Consider next year Consider another school Learn from the experience

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